Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mmvsTudor Grantour Chrono Fly-Back

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Measurements
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Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm

Grantour Chrono Fly-Back
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
15.1mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
150m
highest
Power Reserve
52h
highest
42h
MSRP
$4,800
lowest
$6,050
Movement
Omega 3330
Automatic
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
One owner finds the Tudor Grantour Chrono Fly-Back an amazing watch on the wrist, praising the fly-back function as a compelling choice. However, another owner notes the snowflake hand obstructs the 45-minute register between 2 and 4 o'clock, deeming it a design flaw. Overall, owners find the Tudor Grantour Chrono Fly-Back compelling due to its fly-back function, though some criticize the hand design.
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