Omega Speedmaster 38

Why We Love the Omega Speedmaster 38

The Omega Speedmaster is one of the great names in chronograph history and one of the most important collections in modern Swiss watchmaking. First introduced in 1957, the Speedmaster began life as a professional chronograph before going on to secure its place in watch history through its association with space exploration and the Moon landings. Over the decades, Omega has evolved the collection well beyond the classic Moonwatch, introducing more wearable and design-led interpretations while keeping the Speedmaster’s unmistakable identity intact. This reference, 324.18.38.50.63.001, belongs to the Speedmaster 38 line, with a 38mm stainless steel case, brown dial, brown leather strap, chronograph function, date display, 100m water resistance and Omega’s calibre 3330 with a 52-hour power reserve. It is a more refined and jewellery-led take on the Speedmaster formula, while still carrying the technical credibility and heritage that make the collection so enduring.

We particularly love this version for the way it gives the Speedmaster a warmer, more luxurious personality without losing its sporting roots. The brown dial immediately sets it apart from the more familiar black-and-white Speedmaster palette, bringing richness and depth to the watch, while the matching leather strap softens the look and makes it feel especially elegant on the wrist. At 38mm, it wears with excellent balance, offering a versatile size that feels classic, comfortable and highly usable day to day. The diamond-set bezel adds just the right amount of lift, turning this into a more distinctive and dress-conscious Speedmaster while still retaining the recognisable case profile and chronograph layout collectors expect. It is a reference that shows another side of the Speedmaster story: still mechanical, still historically grounded, but more expressive, more polished and a little less expected.