Did a catch and release,

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Did a catch and release,

Post by flyskate » Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:57 pm

I had just purchased a new 1861 Speedy saphire sandwich last month, and that hazy ring around the dial was driving me nuts! I ended up trading it in for a 3861 hesalite and Have to say, I really like this one much better, and the bracelet is pretty comfortable as well!
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Re: Did a catch and release,

Post by dnslater » Wed Jun 09, 2021 4:21 am

Nice. Saw this version with the new bracelet at an AD and really like it. Recently sold my Speedy and if I get another some day it will be this version.

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Re: Did a catch and release,

Post by Joeprez » Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:31 am

Haven't seen it in person, but based on pictures I might get the new bracelet for my 1861 Speedy. I like the "vintage" look.

Congrats!
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Re: Did a catch and release,

Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:33 am

Joeprez wrote:
Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:31 am
Haven't seen it in person, but based on pictures I might get the new bracelet for my 1861 Speedy. I like the "vintage" look.

Congrats!
My least favorite part of my Speedmaster is the huge center part of the end link. It looks fine on a big wrist, but juts out in a very ugly way on my wrist.

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Re: Did a catch and release,

Post by deepcdvr » Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:49 am

That looks fantastic! Congrats - great 'upgrade' :)
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Re: Did a catch and release,

Post by flyskate » Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:44 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:33 am
Joeprez wrote:
Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:31 am
Haven't seen it in person, but based on pictures I might get the new bracelet for my 1861 Speedy. I like the "vintage" look.

Congrats!
My least favorite part of my Speedmaster is the huge center part of the end link. It looks fine on a big wrist, but juts out in a very ugly way on my wrist.
This new bracelet doesn't protrude past the lugs, is it would fix that center link issue, it also tapers to 15 mm which makes it more comfortable. (at least for me)
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Re: Did a catch and release,

Post by Captdave » Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:46 pm

Nice move! Congrats!


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Re: Did a catch and release,

Post by ncstate1201 » Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:34 am

flyskate wrote:
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:33 am
Joeprez wrote:
Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:31 am
Haven't seen it in person, but based on pictures I might get the new bracelet for my 1861 Speedy. I like the "vintage" look.

Congrats!
My least favorite part of my Speedmaster is the huge center part of the end link. It looks fine on a big wrist, but juts out in a very ugly way on my wrist.
This new bracelet doesn't protrude past the lugs, is it would fix that center link issue, it also tapers to 15 mm which makes it more comfortable. (at least for me)
This is great to hear and was also one of my gripes with the speedy...

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Re: Did a catch and release,

Post by pete26 » Wed Dec 01, 2021 4:54 pm

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The 3861 is my most comfortable watch.

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Re: Did a catch and release,

Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Dec 01, 2021 4:57 pm

pete26 wrote:
Wed Dec 01, 2021 4:54 pm
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The 3861 is my most comfortable watch.
That bracelet is hot.

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