This episode of Fratello Talks revisits the Omega Speedmaster Reduced, a smaller, automatic chronograph introduced in 1988 as an alternative to the Speedmaster Professional. The discussion covers its history, appeal as an entry point to Speedmaster ownership, and potential technical quirks, particularly its modular automatic movement and servicing considerations. The conversation also compares the original Reduced with the modern Speedmaster 38 collection.
- Introduced in 1988
- Production ran until around 2010
The Speedmaster Reduced ref. 3510.50 offered a smaller, automatic alternative to the 42mm Speedmaster Professional, featuring a familiar black dial and a lower price point.
Its automatic movement utilized a modular construction, combining a base movement with a separate chronograph module, which affected pusher positions and could complicate servicing.
The discussion compares the original Reduced with the redesigned Speedmaster 38 collection, launched in August 2026, which features round sub-dials, a tachymeter bezel, and an automatic chronograph movement.