Considering a Speedy Reduced

I have a reduced. Never wished it was a Professional. I love automatics. Been wearing it 25 years, serviced as necessary (I beat the crap out of it as a young feller).

Not on mine. Not even close. And I'm not the only one - even the OP says the same:

I got a reduced and tried to convince myself it was the way to go, sold it a week later and got a pro. I do still like the reduced, but I love my pro and there's a much greater feeling of satisfaction when I look at it.

The Pro wears quite small - have you tried one on?

For me the main draw back was that the reduced is smaller than the pro, but after owning one for a several days now, it looks good on my wrist, fits well and is super light and relatively slim. I dig the more military style numbers on the dial as well.

As for higher servicing costs, that is not true? Omega charges the same price for a full service for all chronograph movements that are considered current calibre. So servicing a Speedmaster pro with 1861 or the reduced with 3220 will cost the same whopping $1,065 (Singapore dollars). This was what I was told when I had my used reduced authenticated and pressure tested at the Omega (Swatch) service centre here.

So while purists will ask u to get a pro, my opinion is as long as you like the size and different dial design of the reduced, I can't think of any reason not to get one since they can be had for very decent prices used. Even if I sent my reduced to Omega for a full service, the cost of purchase plus servicing will still be lower than what a used Speedmaster pro in good condition costs here.

Should have bought used and sent in for service...if required. I would have saved a ton and probably enjoyed the whole experience more. The watch isn't the issue, and I love it...now. Not going into another rant here, but you can find two recent threads where I talked about it.

I had the 3510.50 for about 18 hours. Fast forward to today and I have the Speedy Pro. I couldn't justify having the Speedmaster and it not be the Pro. Well worth the money. I bought it brand new from an AD and got the new box set.

I totally disagree with this. I prefer my reduced

Well I think the general consensus is the speedy reduced isn't the boil on the arse of mankind like previously thought. So here's the recap, some people actually like the size of the reduced better and don't give a toss it's not been into space. This thread needs to be less moonwatch biased and more on showing the different variations of the reduced model. Any pictures of the different models fellas?

I will only go for the legendary and original Moon watch. Reduced vs Pro for your referebce.

Coming from a Moonwatch owner, that's high praise indeed. 🤦 🍿

Technically, none of the Professional models on their wrists have been to space either. Unless you stole a watch from NASA or bought one at some insane price IF one pops up, you don't REALLY have a moon- or space-watch.


Sadly, it's too late for that. The Proboys have found this place and are multiplying like rabbits! 😲

@Archer, do you exchange the module (or the whole movement) or service it on the reduced?

I had one of these...

Ref. 3220.50 Cal. 3606 (ETA 7751) I only sold this because it was hard to read with my old eyes. If I had the blue or silver dial versions of this I'd probably still have it, as I liked it very much.

I think there is an assumption that the moonwatch fans often make. They assume that anyone buying any Speedmaster is doing so because they want the moonwatch heritage and style etc... And that the buyer is using something like size, or auto, etc... As an excuse to get that heritage for less money. While this is an undoubtably true assumption for some, it is simply not the case for all. It is entirely possible that the OP really does just like the style, but wants a smaller watch. If this is the case, he will not regret a reduced.

I got similar input when I posted that i had picked out a speedmaster Co-axial racing for my wife to get me as an anniversary gift. When in reality the moonwatch is not what I was looking for. I wanted a nice watch that I could use at work (USAF) to include deployments. I had certain criteria: small and understated (compared to my Breitling Transocean Unitime), durable, accurate, auto, chrono, at least 100m water resistant. I also was interested in something kind of automotive themed watch since I am a car nut and my breitling satisfied the aviation theme. I was not specifically looking at any specific brand, but the moonwatch failed a few key criteria. I did not cross-shop with the moonwatch, but rather several Tag, breitling, tudor, and other brands. But when I found this specific model of speedy, it was near immediate that i knew it was the right one, met every criteria perfectly. I still may pick up a Moonwatch (and a Breitling 806) later on, but it would fill a different roll in my collection than my Speedy racing.

The lesson in this is as follows: if you are looking at the reduced as a way to save money on something like the moonwatch, and size is the excuse, get the moonwatch... If you genuinely are not interested in the moonwatch due to size and/or other factors. Get the reduced and wear it with pride