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Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mmvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

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Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
OmegaSpeedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
MSRP $8,700
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Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

Owners widely praise the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm for its refined 38mm sizing, which offers a perfect fit on smaller wrists, and its excellent chronometer accuracy, averaging around -1 second per day. The sunburst dial is considered excellent, though some find the watch appears "blingier" in person than in photos. A drawback noted by one owner is the pin-operated date change mechanism, which prevents adjustments while the watch is in use, and the lack of a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm highly for its comfortable wearability and updated design on smaller wrists.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph is praised for its handsome, heritage-inspired design with a clean, balanced dial and an external tachymeter bezel. Reviewers highlight the upgraded case and bracelet, noting improved comfort and good value for a well-designed chronograph with an in-house movement. The caliber 8R48 movement features a vertical clutch and column wheel with MEMS technology for durability and precision. Points to consider include the 4:30 date window and a 14.6mm thickness, while the 45-hour power reserve is noted as an area for potential improvement. On balance, reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph to be a solid offering with good value, particularly for its design and in-house movement.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm38mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm52h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph45h
Water Resistance
Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph100m
MSRP
Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm$8,700
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Steel & Yellow Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Omega 3330
8R48
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
52h
45h
Jewels
0
34
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,700
$2,500
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