Introduced in 2017, the Speedmaster 38 collection is one of many Speedmaster lines that offer a different take on Omega‘s flagship chronograph model. Characterized by 38mm cases, oval-shaped subdials, and automatic movements, the Speedmaster 38mm is largely geared toward a female audience with a wide selection of materials and colorways. For 2024, the brand has expanded the collection with eight new diamond-set Omega Speedmaster 38 watches, two in 18k Sedna Gold, two in 18k Moonshine Gold, and four in stainless steel.
Regardless of the material, the 38mm cases, which measure 14.7mm thick and 45mm lug-to-lug, all feature bezels paved with 52 diamonds (approximately 1.5 carats) and a crown set with a single diamond. While I doubt these are the first watches you’d grab to head to the pool, they are water-resistant to 100 meters deep.
The Sedna Gold (Omega’s proprietary rose gold) models are paired with brown PVD dials, punctuated with horizontal oval subdials with a silvery coating. On the other hand, the Moonshine Gold (Omega’s proprietary paler yellow gold) models are combined with green PVD dials and silvery subdials. The stainless steel models are available in both dial colors. Each of the new diamond Omega Speedmaster 38 chronographs is offered with either a bracelet that matches its case or a leather strap that matches its dial. The three-link bracelets, which are polished and brushed, include Omega’s patented comfort release adjust system whereas the leather straps are furnished with fold-over clasps.
The trio of horizontal oval counters positioned at 3, 6, and, 9 o’clock on the dials are decorated with diamond edges, accentuating the distinct shape even further. According to Omega, the oval subdials are borrowed from vintage De Ville timepieces. The 12-hour chronograph counter at 6 o’clock is home to a date window, also oval but positioned vertically. There’s green-glowing Super-LumiNova on the hands and plots adjacent to the indices. Finally, framing the 12 o’clock hour marker is a pair of round diamonds.
The screw-down casebacks of the new diamond Speedmaster 38 watches are stamped with Omega’s emblematic Seahorse medallion and shield the Caliber 3330 chronograph movements inside the case. Although Caliber 3300 is derived from the self-winding column-wheel Longines Caliber L688.2 (which, in turn, is based on ETA A08.L01), it benefits from the Co-Axial escapement and a Si14 silicon balance spring. The chronometer-certified Omega Caliber 3300 operates at 28,800 beats per hour and supplies 52 hours of power reserve.
With diamonds on their bezels, dials, and crowns, plus the option of precious metal cases and bracelets, these are no doubt super fancy executions of the Speedmaster chronograph — and they carry the price tags to prove it. The stainless steel diamond Speedmaster 38 watches retail for 17,400 USD when paired with leather straps and 17,800 USD with bracelets. The Sedna and Moonshine gold Speedmaster 38 models are priced at 34,000 USD with straps and 46,4000 USD on matching gold bracelets. For more information, please visit the brand’s website.
