I tried the speedy 38 yesterday at omega and absolutely loved it and my friend couldn’t stop commenting on how nice it looked. That was despite trying on the seamasters and other speedy moonwatches alongside it. I agree that the 38 is thicker but it wasn’t noticeably thicker. It really is a beautiful watch

Thanks a lot for this detailed comparison, very clear in highlighting all the important little differences.

Love the in-depth look and awesome contrast of the different Speedies. Well done!

Great side-by-side comparision. Thank you.

Couldn't agree more - I do own a '91 Speedy Reduced with beautiful custard tritium lume and out of all my chronographs it is the most flattering on my wrist; I think the proportions are spot on! Great comparison none the less :)

I didn't know about the increased height! That's a dealbreaker for me so big thanks for pointing that out.

I have the Speedmaster 38 in the black dial (same as the video), great watch, but agree it's a little thick. I wasn't comfortable buying a reduced just because I couldn't find it pre-owned in Mexico (from a reputable source). The bracelet is a little difficult to size (I'm in between links and it doesn't have a micro adjustment like the reduced), but put it on a nato strap and looks amazing, more for an everyday look. Great video!

Informative and very easy to listen to.

Everyone forgets about the 40mm Racing models. The most under rated modern Speedy. I know it is discounted but so is the reduced. It has the same movement as the new 38mm.

Thank you, very helpful!

I like the applied indices and the date. I wish they made a 40mm of that size. Id like to try on a 38. Nice looking watch!

I totally fancy the 38!

The 38mm are very much welcome. Had the Reduced before, feels more original.

I would never get rid of my beloved Reduced. Perfect dimensions for me, and it really looks much as the original Moon Watch. But it’s worth considering that the Reduced model is expensive to get serviced. Because of the sandwich movement it’s difficult for watchmakers to adjust it precisely. My watchmaker, although an earlier AD, had to send it to the Swatch Group. It ticks wonderfully now an probably will for years. But this fact is worth taking into consideration, as the 38 model is more expensive but also has longer service intervals...

The butterfly closure is very difficult to open so be aware! I'm going to change out the bracelet to something with a more user friendly clasp.

Definitely the 38mm. This might sound weird but I feel like the 38 is it’s own Speedmaster and on top of that it has qualities (parts) that the reduced doesn’t have. If I’m going to get the Moon Watch then that’s what I’m getting.

What do you think of the differences between the reduced versions? The “newer” one has a deploying clasp, no numbers for the seconds, etc

i like the subdial detail on the 38, and bezel of the reduced.

Do you know if speed master reduced bracelets would fit the speed master 38 model? Aside from the clasp, are the lug holes the same?

I think the light blue one is my favourite

Immer gute Videos , weiter so. Von wann ist Deine Speedmaster Reduced ? Schaut echt noch klasse aus , schon eine Revision in der Vergangenheit gemacht ? Wenn Speedy , dann auch nur die Reduced, ,mit den 39mm und dem Automatikwerk die Perfekte Uhr.

Does the reduced has more presence due to that extra 1mm and the plain black bezel?

There is so much misinformation about water resistance in the watch community, I honestly don't know where it is all coming from. If a watch has a 30M resistance rating and it's from a reputable brand, they have actually tested it at 30M pressure. No not that 'exact' watch probably unless it is a 'divers resistance', where they test your exact watch. Regardless, 30M resistance is ok for EVERYTHING so long as you don't dive down near 30M. Pressure is pressure, it doesn't matter where it is coming from or what is causing it, air or water. If the water coming out of your shower head was anywhere near the pressure at 30M, it would literally rip your skin off. Obviously for serious diving, get a dive watch with a screw down crown. The screwing down of the crown does NOT improve the water seal itself unless there is a second gasket on the underside of the crown, which there may or may not be depending on the design. The screw down crown prevents a 'slipping seal' from occurring, which can lower the effective pressure resistance of a seal. My credentials are as a mechanical engineer, and if you don't believe me then go buy a 30M cheap Seiko off Amazon and go swimming, even free diving with it. Someone did a good post of water resistance myths here: www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/zw86rq/myth_busting_i_talked_to_my_watchmaker_about/

very informative video! The 38mm just doesn't do it for me, the reduced is a much better iteration imo

I like both, but the price of the new one?! I think this just shows that Speedmasters are really good value on the second hand market, I would never fork out 5600 on the new one though….

vintage always

What about the servicing issues of the reduced?

Useful! What size is your wrist? :) Will be helpful for me to know, so I can compare.

Would it look too small on a 7.5-inch wrist?

ruduce subdial spacing is way better. on the 42mm it looks too close together and they made the indices longer to fill the outside space.

I prefer the reduced but last version with sapphire glass and updated clasp. I would prefer the 38 if it was thinner. That 14,7mm is too thick!

I got the light blue dial with the navy bezel.

Both of them are too small for me. I’d stick with the Moonwatch!

Speedmaster racing ober these two

Wish they did the 38 without the calendar. Would reduce the thickness, plus I won’t wear it every day, which makes the calendar function annoying to keep having to update it every time I take it out and put it on.

Copied the placement of the three dials from the B. Lunar Pilot.

Best small speedy is the racing. Better movement also.

As a woman I only like the original black style. All the others are too foo foo. Don’t ruin a good watch like that. Get a Cartier instead if you want that kind of watch.