My 3 Speedmasters: 3861 Hesalite, 321 Ed White, Sedna

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3861 hesalite is the watch that brought me into this new hobby. Then, I purchased 321 Ed White. Sedna gold two-tone now completes the trio.

 
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Thank you. I am new to this forum, and now I realize that I've posted this to a not ideal place.
 
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Thank you. I am new to this forum, and now I realize that I've posted this to a not ideal place.
No problem at all. Welcome.
 
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Welcome. That’s a great starting set. Do you collect other watches as well?
 
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Welcome. That’s a great starting set. Do you collect other watches as well?
Hello, yes, I have longines ultrachron classic 37mm, explorer two tone and (another) omega de ville treasor yellow gold power reserve.
 
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That is a pretty cool trio indeed, what are the next targets on your list, and which is the one you wear most of the time?
 
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That is a pretty cool trio indeed, what are the next targets on your list, and which is the one you wear most of the time?
Thank you. I have nothing in mind right at this moment. I have 6 watches in total, and each of them has a role to play. I don't appreciate a redundancy, so before I find a empty place no existing watch could fill, then I'd say it's enough. So far, 3861 hesalite SS enjoyed the biggest wear time, but I guess the new sedna gold two tone would take that place. Thank you for the comment. 🙂
 
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3861 hesalite is the watch that brought me into this new hobby. Then, I purchased 321 Ed White. Sedna gold two-tone now completes the trio.

I’m a newb so apologies for my ineptitude but which is the 321 vs the hesalite in your picture
 
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Welcome and thats 3 lovely watches you have there. For me its the 321 for its stripped back minimal text, and the creamy lume. But i would be looking to put it on a stainless bracelet though 😃
 
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I’m a newb so apologies for my ineptitude but which is the 321 vs the hesalite in your picture

I’m a newb so apologies for my ineptitude but which is the 321 vs the hesalite in your picture
No problem at all. The one with black leather strap is 321 wd white, and the one with steel bracelet is 3861 hesalite, thanks.
 
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3861 hesalite is the watch that brought me into this new hobby. Then, I purchased 321 Ed White. Sedna gold two-tone now completes the trio.


What attracted you to a Speedmaster? Was it something about the watch, or the background?

How long after getting the first one did you get the other two? What do you like about the 321 EW versus the 3861 moonwatch?
 
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No problem at all. The one with black leather strap is 321 wd white, and the one with steel bracelet is 3861 hesalite, thanks.
I was afraid of that. Something primitive in my brain told me I liked the 321, despite me not knowing much about the two aside from general history and that it’s 2x the cost. Sigh.
 
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I was afraid of that. Something primitive in my brain told me I liked the 321, despite me not knowing much about the two aside from general history and that it’s 2x the cost. Sigh.
They wear very differently. Please do not hurry into making a decision. The 321 comes with a smaller diameter but with longer lug to lug and more thickness. To my wrist, I feel 3861 wears better both for casual and formal/dress outfit. 3861 is the new one with more convinient technologies, while 321 is an old movement with much more history. If I need to own only one, I'd go for 3861.
 
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What attracted you to a Speedmaster? Was it something about the watch, or the background?

How long after getting the first one did you get the other two? What do you like about the 321 EW versus the 3861 moonwatch?
It was a combination of its look on my wrist and of course the history. I bought the hesalite one in Sep2025, then 321 EW in Oct2025 and then the sedna gold bicolor last month.

On looks and wearability, I like 3861 in 105.012 case more than 321 in 105.003 case. Contrary to what the diameter suggests, the former wears smaller, I feel.
 
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It was a combination of its look on my wrist and of course the history. I bought the hesalite one in Sep2025, then 321 EW in Oct2025 and then the sedna gold bicolor last month.

On looks and wearability, I like 3861 in 105.012 case more than 321 in 105.003 case. Contrary to what the diameter suggests, the former wears smaller, I feel.
Interesting, especially the part about the thickness for the 321. I already have a sensitivity about the speedmasters thickness.
 
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Interesting, especially the part about the thickness for the 321. I already have a sensitivity about the speedmasters thickness.
3861 hesalite : 13.5mm, 3861 sspphire : 13.2mm, 321 ew : 13.7mm

I somehow learned I am okay up to 13.5mm.

To be honest, 13.7mm is a bit too much for me. Unlike my previous expectations, 321 EW receives less wear time.

Everyone has different wrist size and shape, please do try them on you before buying.

For me, I am really comfortable with 3861 case design and shape. I think it's genius work.