Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mmvsSeiko Prospex Speedtimer

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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 Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm at true scale

Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer at true scale

Prospex Speedtimer

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

13.2mm

lowest

15.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

50h

highest

45h

MSRP

$7,400

$3,000

lowest

Movement

Omega 3861

Seiko 8R46

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.18mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
50mm
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
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

7 specs
Caliber
Omega 3861
Seiko 8R46
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
50h
45h
Jewels
0
34
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,400
$3,000
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Reviews

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Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm is widely praised for its significant movement upgrade to the manual-wind Caliber 3861, its improved bracelet, and excellent on-wrist comfort. Owners appreciate its well-finished movement and overall build quality, with some finding it a relative bargain. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one reviewer noting the watch gained only two seconds over a week. However, some find the Hesalite crystal scratches easily, and the chronograph seconds hand does not always align perfectly. A portion of owners and reviewers consider the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm overrated and overpriced, citing its lack of applied markers, mediocre lume, and manual-winding nature as drawbacks for its price point, while others defend it based on its historical significance.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer

Owners praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, racing-inspired design, with some finding the red dial particularly unique. However, community members are split on its value, with one owner questioning resale for a limited edition and another finding the price for a solar quartz model expensive. A reviewer noted the chronograph's compact 39mm size and attractive panda-like dial, but wished for a thinner case and improved bracelet features. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER highly for its distinctive aesthetics, though value and specific feature preferences vary among enthusiasts.

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