Don’t buy the 3861 OMEGA SPEEDMASTER Professional MOON WATCH without watching this 

Thank you for addressing the sharpness and for your thoughts in the 3861 movement.

This is the best 3861 review by far. Finally someone giving a real review and not just parroting specs. Fantastic 👍🏻

Had my 3861 just over 1 week on the sailcloth and leather deployment strap. Agree with everything you’ve said for me the biggest improvement is the reintroduction of the ‘step dial’ it adds so much more than the older 1861 model which I owned previously. Like you no sharp edges or poorly machined just quality made . Great Vid 👌🤩

This is, hands down, one of the best reviews I've seen on the new speedy. Great review Showcase!

I really prefer the 1861 to be honest. That dark grey dial really makes the hands pop, and feels less cluttered. Got mine for 2k less than the 3861. I wear mine on straps anyway, so the size is perfect. Totally love it

I own the Snoopy dark side of the moon .... love it ! 👍

Have had this for a couple of months and it's just phenomenal - LOVE the bracelet and the fit on the wrist! I have the Sapphire so love the polished links in the bracelet catching the light and shining a bit. Regarding the sharpness - If people haden't been shouting about it, I would never have given it a thought

Love how you focus on the detailed that others don't talk about. Not the same regurgitated info. This channel is legit.

FMD showcase!!! I love this outdoors watch review!!

Wow, just came across your channel and I really like your reviews. So refreshing compared to all the hype RU-vid channels which do not put much thought or enthusiasm into the watches before them. Also like the background in this review.

Thanks. This still makes me want an 1861 or a 861 instead.

This video was such a massive breath of fresh air. Well done, man. Absolutely excellent.

Great video James, thanks for clearing up the sharp edge issue. Hope to add this one to the collection by the end of the year.

Been showering/swimming with my 3861 Saphire and all is well, will do annual seal checks until the 5-year warranty runs out, and then I'll figure it out from there. I have been experiencing +3 seconds/month (not day or week but rather a month). Great review, thanks!

This is the most informative review I have seen. I bought the 3861sandwich one a few days ago. Great watch, and it compliments 3 Rolexes I have, rounding out my collection.

My A.D said people are buying the 3861 bracelet and throwing it on their 1861. I might do the same down the track. At the moment im enjoying my 1861, i like the lineage of the line. I Will probably pick up a 3861 years down the track, for a discount. Very nice vid showcase. Subscribed.

omega absolutly hit it out of the park with this watch, every aspect they updated was perfectly done, they really gave the collectors the ultimate modern speedy, unlike rolex where they purposly never excecute to collectors wishes, Like who wants the sub to go to 41mm no1 so thats what rolex does

I watched even though I have the sapphire version coming in a couple weeks ! Nice review, you checked all the boxes !

I have both and love them the 3861 ids darker and has more contrast! Good review Ill be back for more!!!

3861 haselite version is the version i prefer. I just love the haselite look :-)

Hey James - I just picked up a Speedmaster 105.012 reference 321 movement. It is a true beautiful well loved, well cared for piece of art. Beautiful case, crown, bezel, dot of 90, dial, creamy amazing markers. I’m so lucky to have been bestowed as a steward of this timepiece. Truly amazing. I love the horse on the back with no Omega Flight Qualified print - just - Speedmaster, and original bracelet too. This is Hodinikee grade; It is a piece of art no doubt. Thanks for sharing your review; keep up the great work.

Just got one three days ago, love it bcz the shape of case, the bracelet design as well as the very shiny movement indeed.

Very nice review - I own the 1861 hesalite and I like it better than the new Speedmaster (but hey that is just personal :-) ) I am always in the water with my 1861. If a 5000 euro Omega cannot handle a ittle water it is not worth the name Omega. But do not dive with a speedy. I had contact with an Omega spokesman and he guarateed that swimming and showering waas just fine, the only thing you have to do is service the watch in about 5 year. Omega would never spoil their reputation with a leak watch. So service once and a while and enjoy the watch on land and in water.

I bought the Ed White Cal 321.... it's the only Omega I own, and the one of the only ones I'd want to. If I wanted the best movement.. I'd get a Lange or even a Daytona .. The whole reason to own a Speedmaster is the history and that beautiful Lemania designed movement... and the vintage case and bracelet is also much nicer in the new modern manufacturing style.

I have the watch simple words beauty , quality and functionality

I am doing some serious tyre-kicking of watches at the moment. I have whittled it down to an Rolex Oyster Perpetual or the new Omega Speedmaster ‘Moonwatch’. I have watched about a dozen online reviews of the Omega. There’s a really, really detailed review by an Austrian dude who really knows his watches. The rest of the reviews - no disrespect intended - are weak. I shuddered when I see ‘reviews’ consisting largely of ego-stroking face-to-face time with Big Shots from Omega HQ. You gotta have concerns about the objectivity of such reviews. Another concern I would have is about whether or not these ‘reviewers’ are actually buying the Omegas with their own cash? I accidentally stumbled across this review and - to my shame - I was just about to change channel (I was puzzled by the video being shot in an alpine pasture), until I heard that the reviewer had actually bought the Omega in his hand. Respect! Very honest and personal review. Upon finishing the review, I subscribed to the channel. Similar to your advice on having one example of both the Hesalite and the Sapphire Omegas, I know that I will only be content when I have bought both the Rolex and the Omega. Great review, sir. My compliments. Keep up the good work.

I’m pulling trigger on it for my 66 th birthday That’s next yr. Well better late than never

Thanks for the review! Can’t wait to pick up my own sapphire sandwich!

I imagine they will be finishing the edges off more since the TWC review. Why wouldn't you correct an issue in response to such honest feedback? Nice review though, subscribed.

Thank you for the content and the effort and honest viewpoint, i too went and got the watch because i had to find out. and it was making me crazy the comments about razor blades.

i wear this watch day and night, and i dont feel the 'rough' edges, I FKING LOVE MY HESALITE 3861 WATCH.

Obviously theirs more polished reviews but this is one of the best ones of this watch. It’s a vintage watch with modern build quality and a beautiful one at that. The clasp and bracelet look really elegant and comfortable. I think I’m getting one. I’m glad someone has put the stupid sharp edges thing to bed. Funny how the guy who started it got the Rolex your watch is in call straight after 🤔 it’s almost like he planned it. Remember a Rolex might be a good investment if you get the right one at retail but good luck with that 🤦🏻‍♂️ on the whole watches are a bad investment unless you love watches and enjoy wearing them. I don’t think Omega will be doing any discount on theses for a long time if at all.

Fantastic revue. Will pick mine up next month.

I sold my saphire 1861 for the new saphire 3861 simply because its the latest and greatest point blank period. Didn't even think twice or hesitant or question it one bit.

Great review but I'll never understand taking a shower with a watch on

James, a spot one video, you say it as you see it. That's what makes this a great video. If I was in the market for a new watch the 3861 could well end up on my list. Good to hear your real world views on the sharp edges that is allegedly is a huge issue with the Seamaster 300M as well, odd as I have no issues with a 2020 model.

First 1861 big box, then 861, then 1967-8 321, then 3861 and then one of the versions in sapphire, also one with brownish dial..That is how your collection should look like.🙂

I got me new moonwatch for $3,855 from the US Military Exchange...nylon strap and hesalite. I couldn't pass up the deal. My first omega speedmaster. So excited to get home and wear this iconic watch.

Congratulations on passing 3k subscribers Showcase!!

Nice review. With regards to water resistance on a watch - always divide it by 3 to be careful. General water tests are on a non moving watch head which is submerged at X metres of depth. If you move at that particular depth, you instantly increase the pressure by a factor of 1.5-2.

Another greAt video James. Congrats my friend on the beautiful new Speedy!

A real life review by a real owner! I own the same watch in the sapphire version and I couldn’t agree more on everything he pointed out about this watch, especially on the edge sharpness. Just a few more things. - The watch feels lighter than it looks thanks to the new tapered bracelet. - It has only one more micro adjustment, compared to typical two, but the links are relatively smaller than other watches’ so the fitting hasn’t been a problem for me. - The winding experience is a lot better than I expected. I rarely hear people complaining about the crown on my Navitimer. Good thing it’s an automatic piece or I would’ve lost my fingerprints over the years LOL.

Good review and observations on that watch, which pretty much mirror my own observations.

I have an 1861 and was going to sell it to buy a new one. I instead decided to just buy the bracelet since the Omega boutique sells it for $680.

Showcase, another great review. I have said it many times before, it's the best Chrono on the market for the money.

Is that Bigfoot I can see in the background?: nicely paced review!

I own a 1996 861 and I'm definitely buying the the new hesalite 3861.

Great watch James. I think I’m going to stick with my 1861 simply because I prefer it on strap . I might look at purchasing the new black strap though if it available separately.

A different style of review and utterly enjoyed every minute. Well done sir.

I would think that the previous 1861 rated for 50m water resistance will be at least pressure tested... I cannot imagine Omega would give a rating without at least pressure testing it. As for warranty, my understanding is that it will not cover water damage... they can blame it on operation of pushers when in contact with water or wear and tear of seals... I wind my 1861 almost everyday, I would imagine the crown stem rubbing against the gasket will accelerate the wear on it. Lets say even if I pressure test it every year and on the 4th year the test still came out fine but that doesn't mean it will not give way before the 5th year right? After all its a 4yr old rubber with constant abrasion with the crown stem.

Went to the watch boutique and compared the 1861 vs the new 3861. I walked out with the 1861. To me the bracelet for the 3861 is way to flimsy and delicate. IMHO it leans towards a woman's bracelet...style wise. Also I prefer the case and dial on the 1861. So it comes down to movements. Sure the 3861 movement is an upgrade but the 1861 is basically a 861 movement and both have been to space and are solid. So I decided to save $2k and buy the 1861. Just my 2 cents.... Cheers!

Don’t wear your watch in the shower hot tub or sauna it wrecks the seals.

The reason you shouldn't shower with you watch (personal preference but also recommended not to do so) is so the expansion and contraction of the gaskets due to heat and cooling of temperature can compromise the overall seal and potentially let in moisture. When watches are tested for water resistance it is rare that includes any sort of temperature gauging and as such that isn't something necessarily accounted for in the WR rating. I say this humbly as someone who had his luminox navy seal "dive" watch fill with steam in the shower some years back. xD

Great review! Thanks for helping me justify having a 57 Reissue, 1861 Hesalite and a 3861 one day. I so like the idea of going sapphire sandwich with the 3861.

A shower.... Is the equivalent to swimming at 200m because of the pressure of the water against the seals. And if you bend your wrist and accidently push a pusher.... You're watch will be cattle trucked. Even tested at 50m it's not advised to do washing up etc.

Great in depth video James. Love these outdoor style reviews. I was worried the bracelet would be too jingly jangly and would take away from the wearing experience, but I do believe Omega has done very well. I was also worried about the size of the clasp, but I think you hit the nail on the head when you said Omega is aiming to create a vintage styling with high quality modern build with the new speedy. My only critique would be the lack of on the fly adjustment, but that's just my personal opinion. Much better than some 21 year old with no Rolex sitting in a chair talking watches... oh wait 😳

i am a comletely Rolex addicted, however this is the first omega I desire! nice arguments my watch friend

I never realized how sharp the edges are, but you'll only notice it if you run your finger along the edge (which normally you'd never do), otherwise it's unnoticeable on wrist.

Just tried one on yesterday. To me the edge is sharp and as was the bracelet. Wasn’t enough for me to pass on it. But definitely felt it...just trying to decide if i want this or a seamaster for my first omega.

Still,, it shouldn't have that edge. As a hobbyist machinist, you don't leave edges like that. On anything.

Excellent real world review.. Pre-owned is still the way to go when purchasing an Omega. While it’s true that every collection needs a Speedy. I’m just not convinced that this is the best Speedy to own.

This was a great video to help with my purchase of a Speedmaster. Thanks,

Not every person is going to understand you and that is Okej. They have a right to their opinion and you have every right to ignore it, opinions are like nose, everybody got one but it usually has a couple of holes in it. :)

Had my 3861 since Christmas. Have been sent to Swiss for chronograph regulation, twice. Still not running smoothly. Never buying Omega again. Already sold my other Speedy and this one is going too.

I have an 1861 and recently bought this one. I like everything but the bracelet. The jury is still out for me on the bracelet. It is a bit dainty but may grow on me.

For me i ll choice the 1861 .... she ' s like the 321 and 821 ...in the moon...not the coaxial.....

Knocked it out of the park on this Showcase! My bank account hates you right now lol 😂

How sharp is this watch - can you use it for shaving you might ask - the answare you are looking for starts at 3:00

Don't ever think that your warranty covers anything water relater. You'll never get the manufacturer to cover water damage. It's always due to abuse or mishandling. Expect them to reply back with a big repair invoice. If it's salt water then kiss your watch goodbye.

Absolutely love this watch my friend if I didn't have my Breitling Navitimer I would have definitely pick this up also love the location such a great idea keep up the awesome word kind regards Mr GMT

Best and most enjoyable down to earth information. Thank you

Yes I noticed the dial color in direct sunlight. The 1861 is more of a matte dark grey. The 3861 is a flat black dial. It's difficult to see the step dial at first. There really isn't much of a big difference between the 1861 vs 3861. Still both winners IMO. I am going to buy the 3861 brushed bracelet for my 1861. I love the matte grey tone in sunlight. It makes it stand out. The only con on the 1861, no hacking & no COSC. Other than that OMEGA did right by this new 3861. This is very encouraging and gives us fans some assurance these 3861 are the next option for Speedy owners, and these 3861 are here to stay for a long time. Great review James bravo sir. I am looking for an Explorer 39mm. If I can get one I want to bring my collection back down to 2 pieces Speedy & Explorer. Then focus on a Panerai 372, JLC Reverso duo face medium & in some years from now. My grail a JLC Ultra thin perpetual Dr. Strange or a Reserve De Marche for the time being....

I purchased 3861 stopped working then sent to Omega for service .The watch was gone 5 months returned in a plastic bag small box damaged and still broken.Dumped all my Omega watches never again.The people in New Jersey service centrer know less than me.

Great video. Thanks

Excellent video James.

Congratulations again! Speedy is only my Omega and will be. So you have Apollo50th and professional which both made of 3861 movement. Will you still get Snoopy which make you have 3rd watch with the same movement but different outside?

Great review

Nice thoughts on the newer MW, I have the older Sapphire Sandwich got a good price from an AD and happy with it. If and WHEN I get another speedy, I'd probably go for one of their sports auto's, probably with a white dial.

Has anyone else ever thought that the dial on the Speedmaster is difficult to read? I have a fairly new speedmaster and I've hardly worn it over the last 5 years. I think that's because it's a chore to read and it's frustrating. Lack of contrast in hand thickness to dial markings, a busy dial, and tachymeter that serves no purpose but just adds to the confusion. I've developed the opinion that I don't really think this is an awesome watch anymore, it's useless to me almost, and people just own it because they think they need to?

Great review. Immediately subscribed.

I'm not sure that I like the changes to it, especially the bracelet but like anything that is changed and made newer it will take some getting used to and maybe I'll like it better than the old.

Great video. You mentioned checking the seals once a year. How do you get the seals checked? Can you describe that process?

I am calling my ad trying to get this!

This new 2021 c3861 Speedmaster Professional released on 5th Jan 2021 has a long waiting list as at 28 Feb 2021 in Singapore. Having owned a Sapphire since Jan 2021, this piece is definitely the best modern moonwatch that is worth every dollar even with the price increase. Some grey market dealers are asking slightly more than 10% above retail. Did you mention longer service interval on this new movement?

The most over reviewed and common And totally try watch to own for the average guy that wants a piece under 5 grand. But.. With that set… it's a true legend and it is so popular for many good reasons. It's like the Porsche 911. It might not be the sexiest thing but come overall, it's one of if not the very best and absolutely iconic.Even the great job reviewing this watch and even though I have seen 400 million reviews of the moon watch your stands out as something that brings a little something new to reviewing this legendary watch.

Love the in-depth and honest review…well done. But i think you’re incorrect about the sharpness. I have the sapphire version of the 3861. True, the case sides aren’t sharp (as you demonstrate)…but the ends of the lugs are without question extremely sharp. It’s more noticeable when handling the watch than while on the wrist. And is it sharp enough to draw blood? No of course not. But certainly sharp enough to be a nuisance. So is this issue enough to spoil the watch? No…like you said, it’s a fantastic watch. But I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t annoying. And I think it’s something worth nothing. If anyone is considering this watch, try it on at an AD before buying it. And then make up your own mind. But there is simply no denying that the lug tips are very sharp.

Good solid review, I wanted to see it with daylight.

Mate, great video! I have just got a 1861 - I guess it is one of the last of the old model. Sapphire sandwich, gorgeous box as you know - has WL. Date 09/20. Do you think that will go up in value?? I’m thinking to keep it boxed and maybe get the 3861 to wear!?!?! Or I could just wear the 1861?? Have big wrists so not worried about the bracelet... what are your thoughts????

Terrific unbiased and knowledgeable review - bought the sapphire sandwich and I'm uber impressed by the accuracy, style, and comfort. Omega and the 3861 is a major league timepiece!

It is a great Video Mate. I am ready to purchase my first Omega. I am debating between the Omega Seamaster 300M and the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 3861. What do you think that i should do? Much appreciated the help mate and keep the good work. Cheers

Nice Review, well I had it on my wrist in the Boutique, clasp is small and no pusher microadjustment- why? Do you think going swimming with the 1863 is more dangerous ? Because it has no Metas ?? Thanks

Does the new version bracelet fit the 1861? Great vid

Is there a carpet below while filming..?😁 I’ll wait for 5-10 years before getting it preown..🤣 I prefer the display case back since already paying so much..the movement is gorgeous..cheers from MY..

Like your review, there has been a lot of negative comments about the “cutting edges”.

This is my dream watch

Just found your channel. Thanks for the video. What do you think of the new 321 Ed White?

Hesalite is the way to go. It’s the only real Moon Watch

4.29: That i NOT a 32 mm case! :)

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