speedy 38 mm?

watchyouwant

If you want Style as well, forget Ladies watches. Italian women sport bigger watches like Rolex Subs. So, the Speedmaster is in that league. Good luck with your decision.

Walrus

Have you been to a boutique? When I was in Boston they did have mechanical speedmasters with the same dial layout as the moon watch in 38.5mm. Tbh I can’t remember now if the said professional and had the moon thing on the back but they had a real nice brown dial one. Besides that there are the speedy dates automatics which make me happy when it comes to speedmasters but yes some people do look at them cross eyed I really don’t mind but I do appreciate the real moon watches.

__ryan__

Have you given vintage any thought? Many nice options in the 34-36mm range.

DoctorEvil

Have you considered the Speedmaster FOIS (First Omega in Space)? Like you, I've got a slim wrist about 6in in diameter. I was also looking at the Speedmaster 38 and then came across the FOIS. I find that it wears a bit smaller than the Pro thanks to the 39.7mm diameter case and straight lugs, which just fits within the outer margins of my wrist. It came originally on a brown leather strap. Mine is on a Forstner flat link:

dsio

The Speedmaster reduced with the piggyback movement is the source of a lot of the disparagement, its not the only 38-39mm Speedy and is long gone in terms of Omega's current production, anything that isn't a reduced is actually pretty good indeed.

MrFriday*

Hey,

I have a similar wrist size like yours.

I started with a Speedmaster Automatic (reduced) and really like it a lot. However, I would also like to have an additional Speedmaster Professional. I tried some older ones (thanks to @MtV) but also the new 3861 at OB. I will attach some pictures.

From 1986

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3861

3861 vs Reduced

Reduced

As you can see, the Professional appears not as huge on the wrist as one might think - although it is significantly larger than the reduced. What I like about the new 3861 is that it sits a little lower on the wrist.

There are also new 38mm Speedmasters with a co-axial movement available. These look a little dressier I would say but I did not try it myself:
https://www.omegawatches.com/de-de/...-chronometer-chronograph-38-mm-32430385001001

I hope that it gives you a first hint on the size differences.

N newfan

So I seem to see semi-disparaging remarks about the 38 mm speedy on various forums. While I get that it is not the real deal in terms of the moon watch, some of us do have smaller wrists compared to most on this forum (6 inch exactly - not tiny for a lady, but tough to carry a 44.5 mm). I do intend to try some of the bigger speedys next boutique visit. But I want to balance having people admiring whatever watch I end up with against something that just screams "Hi, here I am with my enormous watch!"

And I will just say that I am all over the map with various constellations, ladymatics, and now dabbling in the speedy concept. I can't quite decide if I want to be sportier or dressier. The only good news in that is that it will slow me down on a purchase. I really am not ready or able to splurge on multiple omegas a this time.