Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mmvsTAG Heuer Carrera

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm at true scale

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

TAG Heuer Carrera at true scale

Carrera

Diameter

38mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.9mm

n/a

Thickness

14.7mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

52h

80h

highest

MSRP

$23,300

$6,550

lowest

Movement

Omega 3330

TAG Heuer TH20-00

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
14.7mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
n/a
Material
18kt Sedna Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
Grey

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Omega 3330
TAG Heuer TH20-00
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
52h
80h
Complications
Chronograph
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$23,300
$6,550
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Reviews

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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 its attractive sunburst dial, with some noting its timeless design and technical improvements. However, opinions are divided on its thickness, with some finding it chunky and others considering its dimensions perfect. The integrated date corrector, requiring a pin, is frequently cited as a hassle by users. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm for its refined design and wearability on smaller wrists, despite differing views on its case thickness.

TAG Heuer Carrera

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera for its elegant and versatile design, with many highlighting its beautiful dials and high-quality finishing for daily wear. Reviewers note the solid construction and comfortable wearability, with the bracelet being a strong feature. Some owners find the winding action stiff and the lume only so-so, while others point to the lack of micro-adjust on the bracelet and the brand's typical depreciation. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Carrera highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality build at its price point.