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This watch just registered with me. It was totally under my radar. But not anymore.
Yea I know what you mean. The first time I saw this announced, it was kinda meh. First time I saw it in person, I went "hmm thats kinda nice" but still didnt pay it much attention. Seeing it in different lighting was what really did it for me.
You know the talk about your favorite three watches, etc? There's a lot of sense in having a few good watches.
This Sedna with the strap is crazy attractive. The bracelet is great but it's alot of gold to be swinging on your wrist. Black and gold is a nice combo. It works. Plus this thing seems like it would be a strap monster.
I do love the black alligator strap, but I've been trying to think of what other straps would look good with it. While I was in the OB, I held up some other straps against the watch to see how they would look. Navy was the most interesting. Dark brown seemed to work well too. Light brown was terrible.
Gonna enjoy the black alligator for now before trying new stuff.
So what do you think about the dial? I read that it has a sunburst or glossy sheen. I like the idea but how does it look in person compared to the normal speedy? I also like that the dial is black instead of yellow gold. Black has more of the moonwatch vibe to me.
This was a definite positive of the black dial for me, it reminded me more of a moonwatch. The sunburst is really subtle. With indoor lighting, it really just looks like a satin sheen. I'll try to get some pictures to demonstrate this week.
I actually dont own a normal speedy pro haha, so i can't compare. my other speedy is a GSOTM.
The gold indices are nice. Better than onyx. Plus they are long. It's a nice feature. The whole dial seems great. Stepped, AML but in gold. I even like that the bezel in aluminum instead of ceramic. A little more authenticity. Refined but still consistent with moonwatch features.
I wish the bezel was ceramic just for durability sake, but so far I don't mind the aluminum. The shininess of a ceramic bezel may actually clash against the finish of the dial, so I'm starting to see benefits to the aluminum.
I wish it was an 1861 instead of 3861, frankly. But as long as the 3861 issues get resolved it'll be okay in the end.
I am worried about the 3861 issues, but apparently these have been hard to keep in stock so hopefully mine is a relatively recent copy and has had all the fixes from the factory already. I do like that this is a Master Chronometer, it kinda adds to the "ultimate speedy" feeling for me. I doubt I'll feel an itch to upgrade anytime soon.
As for the price, it's still a bunch of money. But relative to paying 19 to 20k for a new Ed White from a flipper, it's a decent deal. I have been actually debating about paying to get an Ed White from a flipper because I can never get one from a dealer. Then the whole vintage versus new comes up. I can get a nice vintage Ed White, but recently I have had a couple vintage watches need service. I have 4 at watchmakers right now. I love vintage, but having problems with vintage chronographs gets tiring. My favorite are my new speedys, including the 35th apollo-soyuz meterorite. It's one of my most worn watches. I think I could just wear that one watch every day. The other modern 1861 is getting an apollo 11 35th dial mod shortly (have the dial, waiting on a chrono seconds hand from a Tokyo because it has a little red tip.) This will satisfy my white dial itch.
Please please please don't buy from a flipper. Also, if you still prefer the Ed White, don't buy the Sedna just cause its more readily available. You'll regret that later. The watch market is a huge pain in the ass to deal with right now, but it can't last forever. Once the bubble eventually pops, the general population will go back to "why would I spend five figures on a watch?" instead of "hm I could flip this".
So this Sedna is looking pretty, pretty, pretty good. It surprises me that it hasn't been more talked about. I really thought I wanted an apollo 11 gold speedmaster, but I have to say I like this black dial, black bezel look here. You know how some watches sort of click more than others? I heard a click sound in my brain.
Definitely try to see it in person if you can. If its clicking for you now, you'll really fall in love once you try it on your wrist. And try to see it in daylight!
Thank you forum, for listening to my blather. No one at home wants to talk with me about watches. On the contrary, it's more like "oh, god, do we have to hear about watches again?"
More sedna watch pictures please.
Will try to get more pictures soon 😁
