If the cost is not a factor, then I would go for the new one. Both will serve you well irrespective of which one you choose. The only way to know which one is right for you is to try them both and buy the one you like the most taking into account the price difference, if that is going to be the deciding factor.
I own an 1861 FOIS and a Hesalite 3861 Speedy Pro. The 3861 blows the 1861 out of the water on accuracy, you get hacking seconds and the bracelet is gorgeous. It’s a watch that wears smaller than its 42mm size would have you believe.
Go with your gut, but I’m very happy with the new Speedy.
Bollocks. They are as accurate as each other which is to say as well as they have been regulated. Neither are chronometer certified and the accepted tolerances are very wide.
I respect your opinion, @padders; I’m only going on my own experiences with the two watches. Obviously my FOIS is not yet at the stage where it needs to be serviced and regulated; but for me, out of the box, there is a clear difference.
I do believe, however, that the 3861 is chronometer certified.
Hmmm Good point. I was hasty and rude in my reply I’ll admit. I also have a FOIS, mine runs very accurately even on my timing machine but Omega are happy if it runs plus 10s a day so not every user is quite as happy as me so maybe the 3861 does have an edge there.
