Now that the cal. 321 re-introduction dust has settled...muted excitement.

I had always thought it would be great for the company to re-introduce this caliber, from two narrow perspectives: first, it would be great to have a two-tiered traditional Speedmaster offering, one with the cal 861, and a higher-priced 321 edition. Hesilite, non-exhibition back...standard fare.

Next, the thrill of not hunting for, nor worrying about obscure 321 parts was a very exciting concept indeed. Wear the crap out of the watches you really like, knowing that if something breaks, or you grind a wheel down to a nub, there will always be a trove a replacement parts to fix them.

So when I heard the re-introduction news, I was caught up in the excitement wave like everyone else, sans Dennis. But, like a Kansas City Chiefs fan, I am stuck in the bleachers with my banner held limply at my side.

It's of course not news now that the "new" cal 321 will find its way into a precious-metal case (really? Did you have do this just to bump the price point?), plus we are not even sure that we can seamlessly drop a part from this new iteration into one of our old gems.

So, yeah, I'm kinda underwhelmed, overall.

Okay, I sorta get that, but isn't it a little like enjoying football, and finding out that your home team has made it to the Super Bowl, and containing your emotions only until the final score is posted?

After a 12 month drought, the Patriots are back in the Super Bowl 👍

One has to admit, it's good to be Tom. There are very few professions in life that, even if you lose the big one, you get to drown your sorrows in piles of money and a super-model wife.