Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mmvsRoue TPS

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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

Roue TPS at true scale

TPS

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.9mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

14.7mm

13.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

52h

n/a

MSRP

$5,900

$420

lowest

Movement

Omega 3330

Seiko VK63

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
n/a
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
Orange and grey

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Omega 3330
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Meca-Quartz
Power Reserve
52h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,900
$420
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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 timeless design with modern touches. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its automatic movement, with some noting its chronometer-certified accuracy around -1 second per day. The sunburst dial is frequently highlighted as excellent, and the watch is considered by some to look better than the Speedmaster Professional. However, the date adjustment mechanism, requiring a pin, is cited as inconvenient by multiple sources. Some owners also find the watch appears "blingy" in person and note its thickness as a characteristic. Overall, owners rate the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm highly for its wearability on smaller wrists and its appealing design.

Roue TPS

Owners widely praise the Roue TPS for its fun, eye-catching, and motorsport-inspired design, with many singling out the dial colors and retro-funk aesthetic as highlights. Reviewers and owners alike note the solid build quality and value, especially under 300 euro, with the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement's chronograph functions considered useful for everyday tasks. Some owners find the watch wears larger than its 40mm case size, and there is a preference among some for a full sapphire crystal over the domed mineral crystal with sapphire coating. One owner reported significant condensation issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Roue TPS highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The triple-layer dial construction and value at the price point are strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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