The Moonwatch might be the most untouchable design in watchmaking, but for over two decades Omega sold a smaller, self-winding alternative that enthusiasts affectionately nicknamed the Speedmaster Reduced.
Unfortunately, it died in 2010, and the community has not stopped asking for it to be reissued since. Omega finally seems to have been listening, because the completely redesigned Speedmaster 38mm just landed.
Fixing the 2017 Problem
Technically, a 38mm Speedmaster never truly left the catalog. But the version introduced in 2017 traded the classic recipe for oval subdials, a skinny two-piece bezel, and a more fashion-forward lean that the enthusiast crowd never really warmed up to.
Now, Omega has decided to reverse course. The subdials are round again, the dial text has been pared back, and the bezel returns to full Moonwatch thickness, complete with the Dot Over Ninety.
The One to Get
Seven references launched today, but let’s not kid ourselves, the star is definitely the black no-date in steel. Matte black dial, white painted hands, box sapphire crystal, and the five-link Moonwatch-style bracelet, all scaled down to a 38mm case with a tidy 44.96mm lug-to-lug.
Inside sits the Co-Axial Calibre 3332, an automatic column-wheel chronograph with a 52-hour power reserve. And, in a nice surprise twist, the 100m water resistance actually doubles what the mighty Moonwatch offers.
The trade-off? Thickness. At 14.75mm, this thing is on the chunkier end, and runs about 1.5mm taller than a sapphire Moonwatch. And you can blame that automatic movement.
Six More for Good Measure
The other six references all run the date-equipped Calibre 3330 and lean dressier. There’s a silvery dial with Sedna Gold accents, a white lacquered dial with a blue ceramic bezel, two two-tone gold models, and a pair of diamond-set versions.
Between the size, the price, and the wind-it-yourself convenience factor being removed entirely, this might be the smartest gateway into the Speedmaster family Omega has offered in years.
Spec Sheet
Case Size: 38mm
Lug-to-Lug: 44.96mm
Case Thickness: 14.75mm
Case Material: Stainless steel (two-tone gold and diamond-set options available)
Water Resistance: 100m
Movement: Omega Co-Axial Calibre 3332 (no-date) / Calibre 3330 (date models)
Power Reserve: 52 hours
Crystal: Box sapphire, anti-reflective both sides
Band: 5-link stainless steel bracelet with comfort release adjustment
Limited Edition?: No, permanent collection
Pricing & Availability
The Speedmaster 38mm collection is available now as part of Omega’s permanent lineup, starting at $6,500 for the black no-date and climbing to $11,700 for the two-tone gold models, with the diamond-set references sitting at the top around €12,100 to €12,900. Head over to Omega’s website to check out the full range.
Recap
Omega Speedmaster 38mm
Omega finally gives the faithful what they’ve wanted since 2010, a 38mm automatic Speedmaster that borrows the Moonwatch’s round subdials, Dot Over Ninety bezel, and no-date black dial for $6,500.
