OMEGA Gives The Speedmaster 38 mm A Moonwatch Makeover With Seven New References
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The Speedmaster 38 mm just got a fresh lease on life. OMEGA expanded the collection with seven new references, giving the compact chronograph a sharper, sportier and distinctly Moonwatch-inspired personality. The recipe is simple: clean up the dials, round off the subdials, beef up the bezels and add a bracelet that looks like it has just stepped out of the Moonwatch family. The result is a Speedmaster 38 mm that feels familiar, but with enough fresh details to make you look twice.
The changes may be subtle, but they make a surprisingly big difference. The previously oval subdials have been replaced by rounded subdials, bringing a crisper, more athletic character to the design. There is also less wording on the dial, giving the watches a cleaner, more contemporary appearance. The bezels, meanwhile, return to a thicker profile, complete with the essential Dot-Over-Ninety detail that Speedmaster devotees will immediately recognise as a Moonwatch signature.
And then there is the bracelet. All seven references come on a five-link, Moonwatch-style bracelet, with the central links either polished or brushed depending on the model. In other words, OMEGA has taken the Speedmaster 38 mm and nudged it a little closer to its legendary lunar relative, without stripping away the refined proportions and colour-driven personality that have always defined the collection.
Two Movements, Seven New Personalities
Behind the familiar Speedmaster architecture are two self-winding Co-Axial movements. Six of the seven references feature the OMEGA Calibre 3330, complete with a date function. The seventh, a particularly stealthy black-dial version, dispenses with the date and is powered exclusively by the Calibre 3332.
As Raynald Aeschlimann, President and CEO of OMEGA, explains: “The Speedmaster 38 mm has always taken its cues from the Moonwatch, while keeping size, colour, and simplicity in mind. With this latest update, we've taken the Moonwatch inspiration even further, helping to enrich the Speedmaster DNA while still retaining the refined and unique nature that the 38 mm range is known for.”
And that balance is really the point. The new Speedmaster 38 mm models borrow some of the most recognisable visual ingredients of the Moonwatch, but don't simply try to shrink a classic. Instead, OMEGA has used those codes as seasoning, allowing each new reference to retain its own character.
Steel, Meet Your New Colours
The steel-on-steel line-up kicks off with the most Moonwatch-like member of the family: the black-dial model. It pairs a black aluminium bezel with a black varnished matt-finish dial, while the hands and indexes are filled with white Super-LumiNova for crisp legibility. It is powered by the Co-Axial Calibre 3332 and comes on a bracelet distinguished by three brushed rows and two rows of smaller polished links.
Next comes a white-dial version, which swaps monochrome restraint for a splash of blue. Its blue ceramic bezel features a tachymeter scale picked out in white enamel, while the lacquered white dial is matched with blue CVD-coated hands and indexes. The same blue hue makes its way into the numerals of the date window, tying the details together neatly.
The third steel model takes a warmer route. Its silvery opaline PVD dial is framed by a warm grey aluminium bezel, while Sedna™ Gold PVD hands and baton-style indexes add a luxurious glow. White Super-LumiNova fills the indexes, while the subdials combine brown and Sedna™ Gold PVD hands for an understated mix of cool and warm tones.
Two-Tone, Two Very Different Moods
For collectors who prefer their Speedmaster with a little more jewellery-box appeal, OMEGA introduces two bicolour models. The first combines a stainless steel case with a polished 18K Moonshine™ Gold bezel, topped by a green aluminium bezel ring and a yellow-gold tachymeter scale. Its silvery opaline PVD dial carries Moonshine™ Gold PVD hands and baton-style indexes, all enhanced with white Super-LumiNova. The bracelet adds another hit of precious metal, with its smaller links crafted in 18K Moonshine™ Gold.
Then there is the model that brings dessert to the party: the signature “cappuccino” colourway of the Speedmaster 38 mm collection. An ivory-coloured main dial is paired with contrasting brown PVD-coated subdials, creating a warm, creamy palette. The stainless steel case is topped with a polished 18K Sedna™ Gold bezel and brown aluminium bezel ring, while the bracelet's smaller links are crafted from 18K Sedna™ Gold.
And Then There Was Sparkle
For those who believe a Speedmaster can never have too much sparkle, two diamond-set references turn up the glamour. Both feature 52 diamonds on the bezel, with a total weight of 1.53 carats. The first brings a cool, icy touch with an ice blue PVD-coated dial, while the second opts for the luminous natural variation of a white mother-of-pearl dial. Both models feature rhodium-plated hands and baton-shaped indexes filled with white Super-LumiNova, creating a crisp contrast against the shimmering dials.
With seven new references, OMEGA has given the Speedmaster 38 mm more than a colour update. By bringing in rounded subdials, cleaner dials, thicker bezels, the Dot-Over-Ninety tachymeter detail and Moonwatch-style bracelets, the collection now wears its Speedmaster heritage more boldly. Yet the 38 mm format, varied colour palette and mix of steel, gold and diamonds ensure that it remains very much its own watch. In short, the Moonwatch has shared some of its wardrobe. And the Speedmaster 38 mm wears it rather well.
Price:
Steel On Steel: ₹6,77,100
Sedna gold on steel ‑ Sedna gold- ₹12,08,100
Steel on Steel with diamonds: ₹12,74,400
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is new about the OMEGA Speedmaster 38 mm in 2026?
OMEGA has introduced seven new Speedmaster 38 mm references with updated designs, including rounded subdials, cleaner dials, thicker bezels with the signature Dot-Over-Ninety detail, and Moonwatch-style five-link bracelets.
2. Is the new OMEGA Speedmaster 38 mm inspired by the Moonwatch?
Yes. The 2026 Speedmaster 38 mm models draw even more strongly from the iconic OMEGA Moonwatch, particularly through their thicker bezels, Dot-Over-Ninety detail and five-link bracelet design, while retaining the distinctive 38 mm format.
3. What movement does the OMEGA Speedmaster 38 mm use?
The new collection uses two self-winding Co-Axial movements. Six references are powered by the OMEGA Calibre 3330 with a date function, while the black-dial model without a date uses the Calibre 3332.
4. How many new OMEGA Speedmaster 38 mm models are there?
OMEGA has introduced seven new Speedmaster 38 mm references in 2026, including steel, bicolour and diamond-set models with different dial and bezel combinations.
5. What are the dial options for the new OMEGA Speedmaster 38 mm?
The new collection includes a variety of dial colours and finishes, including black, white, silvery, ivory, ice blue and white mother-of-pearl. The range also includes bicolour and diamond-set configurations.
