According to WIRED, Omega has released seven Speedmaster references in a 38mm case size, including a black-dial no-date model priced at $6,500 that the company positions as "closely aligned with the signature look of the Moonwatch."
Seven References, Two Movements
WIRED reported that the seven references in new color variations have been tweaked to improve the existing 38mm Speedy collection. The most notable improvement is the replacement of oval subdials with proper rounded versions seen on the Moonwatch. The watches have also been overhauled in Moonwatch style and are now thicker with the essential Dot-Over-Ninety.
Key design upgrades, according to WIRED:
- Oval subdials replaced with rounded Moonwatch-style subdials
- Thicker case profile with Dot-Over-Ninety bezel detail
- Moonwatch-style five-link bracelet
- Black aluminum bezel on the no-date reference
Two self-winding movements power the collection. According to WIRED, the Caliber 3330 powers six references with date functions, including a $11,700 "cappuccino" version with an ivory-color main dial, contrasting brown PVD-coated subdials, a stainless steel case, and an 18K Sedna gold bezel. The seventh reference — a Black Dial model with no date — is powered by the Caliber 3332 and priced at $6,500.
Omega positions the $6,500 watch as much more "closely aligned with the signature look of the Moonwatch," WIRED reported, compared to the existing black 38mm model with a date window and inferior bezel design.
| Reference type | Movement | Price | Key features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six date references (incl. "cappuccino") | Caliber 3330 | $11,700 (cappuccino version) | Ivory dial, brown PVD subdials, steel case, 18K Sedna gold bezel |
| Black Dial no-date reference | Caliber 3332 | $6,500 | Black matte-finish varnished dial, five-link bracelet, black aluminum bezel |
Design Lineage: From Speedmaster Reduced to Mini Moonwatch
According to WIRED, the reduced sizing, clean, uncluttered black matte-finish varnished dial, Moonwatch-style five-link bracelet, and much-improved black aluminum bezel bring to mind the classic Speedmaster Reduced from the late 1980s. Launched in 1988, the Speedmaster Reduced had a 38.5mm case size, rather than the 38mm in the new model. Other subtle differences include the crown position on the Reduced, which is lower and visibly offset from the pushers, and the bezel that does not have the Dot-Over-Ninety.
The biggest giveaway that this is not a faithful reissue of the Reduced is the subdial positions. On the Reduced, the layout was running seconds at 3, 12-hour totalizer at 6, and 30-minute totalizer at 9. On the new 38mm, it is reversed, with the 30-minute totalizer at 3 and running seconds at 9, just as on the larger Moonwatch. WIRED suggests it is best to think of the new 38mm black Speedmaster as a "mini Moonwatch," because it shares more design cues with the iconic Speedmaster.
Price Positioning and Market Context
The price is the most consequential data point for trade executives monitoring luxury goods. WIRED reported that the 38mm black Speedmaster's $6,500 price makes it the cheapest black-dial "Moonwatch" Speedmaster now available. The seven references span from $6,500 to $11,700, with the two-movement structure creating a clear split between date and no-date configurations. The cappuccino version adds a precious-metal element with its 18K Sedna gold bezel, while the no-date reference uses a stainless steel case and black aluminum bezel. These specifications give importers and customs brokers concrete reference points for valuation and classification of the new Speedmaster models.
What to watch: the availability of the seven-reference collection across Omega's retail and authorized dealer network following the release reported by WIRED.
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