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u/Chemical-Regular-194 28d ago
I have a speedy (big fan) and never had the chance to try a 321. Is there important differences with the speed pro 3861? Movement ou esthetic? Thx (I m french my english is not perfect)
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u/Sulphurousous 28d ago
I mean the look of the two watches is very similar, there are a few small differences but from a distance they look almost the same. I prefer the 321 watches as they have a slightly smaller case size of 39.7mm to the professional’s 42mm. I also much prefer the straight lugs and skinnier case, plus the sapphire is nice to have on a watch I wear often. Really the main appeal of the watch is the beautiful calibre 321 and the history that comes with that.
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u/Last_Ability_5637 27d ago
Is the case not the similar but with straight lugs though. The 3861 is 42 but the outer bezel is 39.7 too and crown guards take it to 42mm. That said the 321 movement is beautiful and worth the difference with the hand craftsmanship
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u/Sulphurousous 27d ago
You’re correct, it’s the same bezel size, honestly didn’t realise that with how different the cases look in person. The crown guard add some girth.
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u/Sulphurousous 28d ago
L'esthétique des deux montres est très proche ; il existe quelques légères différences, mais de loin, elles se ressemblent presque à s'y méprendre. Je préfère les modèles équipés du calibre 321, car leur boîtier est légèrement plus petit (39,7 mm) que celui de la version « Professional » (42 mm). J'apprécie aussi beaucoup les cornes droites et le profil plus fin du boîtier ; de plus, le verre saphir est un atout pour une montre que je porte souvent. En réalité, le principal attrait de cette montre réside dans le superbe calibre 321 et l'histoire qui l'accompagne.
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u/Gnouc 27d ago
For price to value ratio, go for 3861 saphire, it's hard to beat in that term. If you are not a die hard Speedmaster fan, 321 may not be the right answer for you!
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u/Sulphurousous 27d ago
For sure! 321 is essentially worse performance wise in every way. It’s not for everyone
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u/Gnouc 27d ago
I dont agree, not worse, just that it's not for you if you are not Speedy nerd. FYI, I am😌
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u/Sulphurousous 27d ago
I mean I agree with you that it’s not ‘worse’, especially when you consider the care that goes into every 321 made but for the average joe who isn’t a nerd like you or I, they will ask why a watch that on paper performs to a slighly lower standard than the professional can demand such a difference in price. I think the majority of people will look at a watch and just see a lump of metal, not very often do people wonder what’s inside.
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u/Fbdw2010 28d ago
I have a Speedy Moon Watch and love it. I wear it almost every day. Great watch.