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Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mmvsRolex Yacht-Master

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Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
OmegaSpeedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
MSRP $23,300
Yacht-Master
RolexYacht-Master
MSRP $12,500
What people say

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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 suitability for smaller wrists and improved subdial spacing compared to earlier models. The sunburst dial is noted as beautiful, and the design is described as timeless with modern hints. However, some owners find the watch to be too thick and note that the date adjustment requires a pin, which can be inconvenient. The watch can appear "blingier" in person than in photos. Overall, owners rate the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm highly for its wearability on smaller wrists and attractive dial.

Rolex Yacht-Master

The Rolex Yacht-Master is praised for its elegant and classy appearance, offering a better wearing experience and a more contoured fit to the wrist compared to some other Rolex sports models, with some owners finding its rhodium dial beautiful and preferring its smoother case lines and lug curvature. Owners consider the 37mm size a great summer watch with a comfortable, flat profile, though some find it too small for a man's wrist. The polished surfaces are noted to scratch easily, and the platinum bezel can tarnish over time, with some finding the dial aperture too small and the watch top-heavy. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability, though its susceptibility to scratches and polarizing size are noted trade-offs.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm38mm
Yacht-Master37mm
Power Reserve
Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm52h
Yacht-Master55h
Water Resistance
Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm100m
Yacht-Master100m
MSRP
Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm$23,300
Yacht-Master$12,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
18kt Sedna Gold
Rolesium
Finish
Steel
Everose Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and Everose gold
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Index

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Omega 3330
2236
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
52h
55h
Jewels
0
31
Complications
Chronograph
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$23,300
$12,500
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