Speedmaster, manual wind 1861.... why not "professional" on the dial?

 

Because it is homage to the CK 2998, which was pre-professional... The FOIS, and Sedna FOIS are also lacking "Professional" on the dial, so this is not precedence setting.

 

321's also came in pro and pre-pro..

 

Thank you that makes sense....

But I guess I would still prefer it.

 

Am i seeing it correctly that it has a retail of $5400?

 

Yup!

 

I might be in on this one....

 

Because only amateurs are likely to buy them.

 

Yes.

Remember straight lugs never had professional. And this does have straight lugs, and a dial that while interesting might be hard to live with.

Time will tell.

 

looking forward to seeing it in person one day