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

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.9mm

n/a

Thickness

14.7mm

lowest

15.3mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

52h

80h

highest

MSRP

$23,300

$15,000

lowest

Movement

Omega 3330

TAG Heuer Heuer 02

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
14.7mm
15.27mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
n/a
Material
18kt Sedna Gold
18kt Rose Gold
Finish
Steel
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Omega 3330
TAG Heuer Heuer 02
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
52h
80h
Complications
Chronograph
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$23,300
$15,000
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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 exceptional finishing, elegant and stunning design, and wearability, with many considering it a quality watch that fits well in collections alongside higher-end brands. The sunray dial and progressive, appealing look are frequently highlighted as strong aesthetic points. Some owners find it a versatile, reliable choice and TAG Heuer's best work in years, appreciating its value as an in-house chronograph. However, the bracelet is noted by some to lack refinement for its price point, and the winding action can be stiff. One owner reported slight misalignments on the hour markers and day wheel, with a timekeeping rate of +17 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Carrera highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at its price point.

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