Hello, new to the forums. I've been a member on watchuseek for a few years and lurker at omegaforums. It's time i made an acconut and my first post.
The new 3861 is obviously an upgrade from the previous 1861 and has been a hit generally among fans and others too. If it's your first speedy, I think it's a no brainer to go for the 3861 as the price increase justifies all the upgrades. I am particulary a fan of the concentric circles, bracelet and how overall it's actually more accurate the original 1969 moonwatch with its case shape however if you have a 1861, should you sell and upgrade to 3861 or keep the 1861 for whatever reasons you may have? My question is how many of you are smitten enough to sell your 1861's to purchase the 3861.
Personally I think the new watch is great but having a 1861, I can't see myself purchasing a 3861 because for me the upgrade aren't substantial enough to warrant the extra costs+ loss from selling the 1861.
Although I am curious about the bracelet. Contrary to many other WIS, I like the 1861 bracelet design, feel and comfort but the endlinks protrusion is disgusting on my 6.5inch wrist. it's just about "okay". I may consider the 3861 bracelet on my 1861 watch once i've seen some more info/videos on the matter. Just not a fan of the last link "notched" (like the absurd iphone's notch) at the clasp if you use the largest microadjustment.
Would love to hear your views on the matter.
and a picture just for fun
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