I Sold My 2021 3861 Speedy Hesalite Already!

wouter van wijk

thanks for the great write up.. 👍
I also don't like the aggressive taper, but what I dislike even more are the stripes and above all the fugly buttons on the clasp🤮

Your story reminds me a bit of buying a new 1861 and having buyers remorse within the first week. I got so frustrated about the lack of cream colour on the lume plots. The whole watch was just too new and I really hated the clinical white look of the luminova and the stupid big box was to me completely useless. These kind of boxes end up in the shed or in the attick. In the old days Omega used to make some nice silver boxes..🥰

For me newer isn't always better. Mechanical watches have become sort of an anachronism. When I need to check the time I can also use my iPhone or get a smartwatch. For me vintage watches are the true ones that tell a great story, not their modern successors. Sorry but I am a sucker for vintage.

So I personally prefer a watch that shows some scar tissue or creamy patina, that really stood the test of time and has some honest character. When you explain to a noob about a vintage watch thats actually 50 years old and still looks stunning, thats way cooler and more impressive than telling the story with their modern successor according to my honest opinion.

But on the other hand I can really appreciate modern watches too when they are perfectly executed, tick all of the boxes are refreshing and preferable have a new design.

Spikedlee

It didn't take long for me to sell the 3861 and I did take a bath on the price I paid

Barstoolman

Thanks so much for sharing!!! I just picked up (today) a new 1861 from my AD for $4200......a good deal for sure!!! He will be receiving his first shipment of 3861s by the end of the month and I had intended on getting one as well (with a small discount), After reading your comments, I'll wait a year or so to obtain one with a much heftier discount as these will be in production for years as Omega's standard Moonwatch........no need to rush!!