Omega’s official partnership with the Olympic Games has never been a passive one. First starting with the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the Swiss watchmaker has been working hard to improve timing accuracy and overall integrity. They helped develop photo-finish cameras for runners in 1948, those uber-precise touchpads that swimmers use in 1968, and even false-start detectors in 1984 — all of which the Games still employ today.
With the 2026 Olympic Games set to commence February 6 in Milano Cortina, Italy, Omega is counting down the last 100 days with a very winter-inspired take on its Speedmaster 38mm. Let’s take a look…
A Smaller Speedmaster with Big Heritage
The 38mm Speedmaster has always occupied an interesting space in Omega’s lineup. The original Reference 105.003, produced from about 1964 to 1969, was a more compact, elegant alternative to the larger Professional models that were gaining prominence with NASA’s space program. Today’s 38mm iteration revives that classic proportion but adds modern reliability — we’re talking 100m of water resistance compared to the standard Moonwatch’s 50m.
Winter Blues Done Right
What immediately grabs you about the Milano Cortina 2026 edition is how Omega translated winter sports into wrist-worn form in a classy way. The white varnished dial features a light blue frosted pattern with a finger trace detail inspired by the official Games emblem. It’s subtle enough that it won’t scream “commemorative watch” five years from now, but distinct enough to separate it from the standard Speedy. The three sub-dials get a special azurage finish meant to evoke groomed ski slopes, while the blue ceramic bezel insert uses white enamel for its tachymeter scale — a nice nod to the Moonwatch’s classic DON layout.
The fully polished 38mm stainless steel case pairs with a Nixon-style bracelet featuring polished center links and a comfort release adjustment system that extends the bracelet by 2mm.
What’s Inside
Powering the chronograph is Omega’s Caliber 3330, a COSC-certified automatic movement with a Co-Axial escapement, column wheel, and 52 hours of power reserve. Housed behind the steel caseback with the Olympic emblem, it’s based on an ETA architecture but heavily modified with silicon balance springs and a free-sprung balance. It’s not Master Chronometer certified like newer Omega movements, but still plenty capable.
Spec Sheet
Model: Speedmaster Milano Cortina 2026
Case Size: 38mm
Case Thickness: 14.75mm
Lug-to-Lug: 44.96mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Bezel: Blue ceramic insert with white enamel tachymeter scale
Dial: White varnished with light blue frosted pattern, blue applied indexes
Movement: Omega Caliber 3330 automatic chronograph, COSC-certified
Water Resistance: 100m
Bracelet: Stainless steel
Price: $6,800
Pricing & Availability
Coming in a commemorative Winter Games packaging, the Speedmaster Milano Cortina 2026 is available now as a special edition (not limited) directly from Omega for $6,800.
Recap
Omega Speedmaster Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics Watch
Omega’s new Speedmaster Milano Cortina 2026 brings a winter-themed twist to the compact 38mm case with a frosted blue-and-white dial that’s surprisingly tasteful for a commemorative piece.
