Omega unveils seven new 38-mm Speedmaster watches
The revamped collection features design updates that align smaller models with the iconic Moonwatch aesthetic, including a standout $6,500 black-dial reference.
Omega has launched a revamped collection of seven 38-mm Speedmaster watches, a move that addresses the shift in consumer preference towards smaller watch cases. Following the trend of oversized 48-mm models in the late 1990s and early 2010s, the industry has settled into a 38- to 40-mm range that many consider more accessible. The new collection is designed to bridge the gap between the iconic 42-mm "Moonwatch" and these smaller, more wearable dimensions.
The primary design update involves the replacement of oval subdials with rounded versions, mirroring the aesthetic of the larger Moonwatch. The bezels have also been overhauled to be thicker and now feature the "Dot-Over-Ninety" marking, a signature detail of the Speedmaster line. These changes aim to improve the visual consistency of the smaller models with the brand’s most famous reference.
The collection is powered by two self-winding movements. The Caliber 3330 drives six of the references, which include date functions. Among these is a "cappuccino" style version priced at $11,700, which features an ivory dial, brown PVD-coated subdials, and an 18K Sedna gold bezel.
The standout model of the launch is the seventh reference, a $6,500 black-dial watch without a date function. Powered by the Caliber 3332, this piece is described as a "mini Moonwatch" due to its clean design and alignment with the signature Speedmaster look. It features a black matte-finish varnished dial and a Moonwatch-style five-link bracelet.
This new model draws comparisons to the Speedmaster Reduced, which was launched in 1988 with a 38.5-mm case. However, the new 38-mm Speedmaster differs in its subdial layout. While the Reduced featured running seconds at the 3 o'clock position, the new model places the 30-minute totalizer at 3 o'clock and running seconds at 9 o'clock, matching the layout of the larger Moonwatch.
According to WIRED, the new 38-mm black Speedmaster is currently the cheapest black-dial "Moonwatch" Speedmaster available. The release highlights Omega's strategy to refine its smaller case offerings while maintaining the design cues that define the Speedmaster brand.
