Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mmvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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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 Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm at true scale

Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical at true scale

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44.5mm

Thickness

15.1mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

52h

72h

highest

MSRP

$4,800

$995

lowest

Movement

Omega 3330

Seiko 6R55

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
15.05mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Omega 3330
Seiko 6R55
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
52h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,800
$995
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Reviews

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Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm

Owners widely consider the 40mm case size of the Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm ideal, distinguishing it from larger Speedmaster models. The Omega 3330 movement is seen as solid and serviceable due to its ETA origins, offering excellent value. However, some owners find the watch thicker than comparable automatic watches, with one noting a stiff second stopwatch button. Disagreements exist regarding its value, with one owner calling it Omega's greatest value while another found its thickness combined with the 40mm diameter a reason to move on. One owner reported misalignment at several hour markers and the '5' on the dial being too close to a subdial, while another noted subdials overlapping indices and touching the chapter ring. On balance, owners rate the Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm highly for its 40mm case size and the value offered by the 3330 movement.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm case size and appealing matte silver-white dial with LumiBrite indices. Owners find the watch visually attractive and comfortable for daily wear, with the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 automatic movement noted as a strength. Some users appreciate the chronograph function for everyday tasks, while others acknowledge it is rarely used by most purchasers. The watch features a countdown bezel and 20 bar water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its wearability and practical power reserve.

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