Omega Expands Speedmaster 38 mm Line with Seven New “Mini Moonwatch” References

Omega has launched seven new Speedmaster 38 mm references, redesigning the mid-size chronograph to echo the iconic Moonwatch more closely. The updates replace the previous oval sub-dials with rounded ones, thicken the bezel and re-introduce the “Dot-Over-Ninety” tachymeter scale, and pair each model with a five-link bracelet derived from the 42 mm Moonwatch. The collection includes three all-steel versions, two two-tone variants, and two diamond-set pieces.

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The Speedmaster chronograph debuted in 1957 as a racing timer and was qualified by NASA in 1965 for crewed space missions. Its 42 mm “Moonwatch” version accompanied Apollo astronauts in 1969, cementing the model’s association with lunar exploration. The 38 mm line, introduced later, has offered a smaller alternative for wearers with slimmer wrists, but earlier iterations diverged from the Moonwatch’s visual language.

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• Case diameter: 38 mm; Thickness: 14.75 mm (black no-date model) vs. 13.0–13.6 mm for the 42 mm Moonwatch.

Omega’s Speedmaster 38 MM Range Receives a Moonwatch-Worthy Refresh

• Movements: Six models use the automatic Co-Axial Calibre 3330 with a date function; the black-dial, no-date model uses Calibre 3332. Both provide a 52-hour power reserve.

Omega’s Speedmaster 38 MM Range Receives a Moonwatch-Worthy Refresh

• Water resistance: 100 metres.

Omega’s Speedmaster 38 MM Range Receives a Moonwatch-Worthy Refresh

• Pricing: AUD $10,325 for the base black model; Streamlinefeed projects a starting price of roughly USD $6,000 for the range.

Omega’s Speedmaster 38 MM Range Receives a Moonwatch-Worthy Refresh

• Diamond embellishment: Two models feature 52 diamonds on the bezel, totaling 1.53 carats (Galeriemagazine, Ticinowelcome).

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• “The Speedmaster 38 mm has always taken its cues from the Moonwatch, while keeping size, color, and simplicity in mind,” — OMEGA President

Omega Introduces Seven New Speedmaster 38 mm Models

• “The Speedmaster 38 mm has always been inspired by the Moonwatch, while maintaining its own identity in terms of proportions, color and simplicity,” — Raynald Aeschlimann, president and CEO

OMEGA Speedmaster 38 mm: Seven Models Inspired by the Moonwatch

The redesign aligns the 38 mm models with the visual cues that have driven the Speedmaster’s historic appeal, potentially expanding Omega’s reach among collectors who prefer classic proportions over the oversized cases that dominated the luxury market in the early 2020s. By offering a broader palette of materials—including Moonshine Gold, Sedna Gold, and diamond-set bezels—Omega targets both traditional watch enthusiasts and buyers seeking a more decorative statement piece. Streamlinefeed notes that the 38 mm size may resonate especially in emerging luxury markets such as Kenya and Nigeria, where smaller wrists and a preference for understated elegance are common.

Omega Unveils 38mm Mini Moonwatch to Revamp Speedmaster Legacy

Sources differ on the exact launch price: Man of Many lists AUD $10,325 for the black model, while Streamlinefeed estimates a starting price of about USD $6,000 for the overall range. No official USD pricing has been confirmed by Omega. Additionally, while most outlets cite the “Dot-Over-Ninety” bezel as a key Moonwatch reference, the precise dimensions of the new bezel thickness are not uniformly reported.

OMEGA Speedmaster 38 mm: Seven Models Inspired by the Moonwatch