Review the New Omega Speedmaster 38mm Co-Axial Chronograph Watch Replica

Review the New Omega Speedmaster 38mm Co-Axial Chronograph Watch Replica

In 2017, the 60th anniversary of the first Speedmaster, the legendary timepiece debuted in a 38mm case sized to better fit a woman's wrist. For women's watches, 2020 is an amazing year. The brand is more sophisticated than ever, reaching new heights not only in design, but also in mechanisms and materials. The Omega Speedmaster 38mm watch replica collection expands with the arrival of two new full-gold models; one in Sedna gold and the other in 18k yellow gold, both available with or without diamonds on the bezel. It is also a good example of how classic watches can be made more sophisticated with some thoughtful updates.

SEDNA GOLD ‘CAPPUCCINO’

One of the most popular models in 2017 was the ‘cappuccino’, an attractive bi-metal Sedna gold and steel case with a two-tone dial. Like a frothy cappuccino, the background was creamy and the coffee-brown sub-dials matched the colour of the tachymeter scale. The 2020 Omega Speedmaster Sedna™ gold creamy silvery dial watch replica 324.63.38.50.02.003 comes in a 38mm solid 18k Sedna gold case. Sedna gold is Omega’s proprietary gold alloy with a long-lasting rose gold lustre. A blend of 75% gold, copper and palladium, Sedna gold has a unique reddish colour. The warmest of all the gold colours, Sedna gold looks great with the coffee colour aluminium ring of the tachymeter scale and the taupe-brown leather strap with white stitching. The gold case with its lyre lugs is finished with polished surfaces and brushed finishes on the sides and the caseback is sealed with a large seahorse medallion.

The dial is now rendered in a uniform creamy colour, including the oval-shaped sub-dials. The three sub-dials are arranged horizontally at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock and slightly recessed with a snailed design in their interior. The only contrasting colour on the dial is the white background of the date window at 6 o’clock, another oval-shaped element on the dial but aligned vertically. The applied indices and the hands are all crafted in Sedna gold to match the case. To enhance legibility in poor light conditions, the three central hands feature luminescent material and small white dots on the periphery of the dial mark the hours.

YELLOW GOLD AND PINE GREEN

The green colour scheme of this Omega Speedmaster Yellow gold model replica is not new; it has appeared on previous models in steel and bi-metal steel and yellow gold. What is new is the solid yellow gold case. Finished exactly like the Sedna gold model, the 18k yellow gold is radiant and gleaming and is water-resistant to 100 metres. The pine green tone of the aluminium insert on the tachymeter bezel is echoed on the green leather strap with white stitching. Also available with 90 diamonds or without diamonds on the bezel, the non-diamond version features subtle incisions on the bezel marking the Arabic numerals on the tachymeter scale.

The opaline dial features the classic arrow-head indices in 18k yellow gold. The hands are also crafted in yellow gold, but the hands corresponding to the chronograph functions (the central chronograph seconds, the 30-minute and 12-hour elapsed time sub-dials) are varnished with a nice mossy-green colour.

38 MM CASE

Women have always been drawn to Speedmasters, but sometimes size does matter. The original Speedies measured in at approximately 39mm x 13mm, so vintage was the way to go for ladies who wanted a smaller case. 

Sadly, these stainless steel timepieces were discontinued in 2010. But just two years later, Omega introduced the Speedmaster 38 watch copy which took the design codes of the classic chrono and refined them. That is to say, rather than just shrinking the case and slapping some diamonds on it, the manufacture adapted the display by adding horizontal oval sub-dials and creating a dual bezel so that the diamonds could frame the face without obscuring the tachymeter scale.

 

On top of the smaller and more comfortable case size, this year, Omega is updating these small Speedies with the warmth and richness of 18K gold. The use of gold has an alchemical effect on these timepieces. It transforms the sporty Speedmaster into something that transcends the definition of a sports watch. Clearly, the metal visually elevates the design codes of this chronograph.

OMEGA CO-AXIAL CALIBRE 3330

Both models are equipped with Omega’s in-house automatic chronograph movement with a column-wheel mechanism, patented Co-Axial escapement and a silicon balance spring. An officially certified chronometer, the power reserve is a solid 52 hours. This Calibre 3330 has an integrated automatic architecture with column wheel, and is based on the Piguet 1285.

Both the Sedna gold and 18k yellow gold versions of the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co-Axial Chronograph replica retail for EUR 14,800 without diamonds and EUR 17,900 with diamonds.

 

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Model: Speedmaster 38 Co‑Axial Chronograph 38 mm

New References:

Ref. 324.63.38.50.02.003: Sedna™ gold model with creamy silvery dial and taupe-brown leather strap

Ref. 324.68.38.50.02.003: Sedna™ gold model with creamy silvery dial, taupe-brown leather strap and diamond set bezel

Ref. 324.63.38.50.02.004: Yellow gold model with opaline silvery dial and green leather strap

Ref. 324.68.38.50.02.004: Yellow gold model with opaline silvery dial, green leather strap and diamond set bezel

Movement: 

Omega 3330 Calibre

Self-winding chronograph with column-wheel mechanism and Co-Axial escapement

Free sprung-balance equipped with Si14 silicon balance spring

Officially certified chronometer

Power reserve: 52 hours

Functions: Chronograph, Date, Small seconds, Tachymeter

Case Diameter: 38 mm

18K Sedna™ gold or Yellow gold

Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides

Water resistance: 10 bar (100 metres / 330 feet)

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