Omega Speedmaster 38mm - Entry Grail or Mini Fail?! - Worth The Hype?! Episode #69
My Watches PodcastShow Notes
The 2026 Omega Speedmaster 38 is a major refresh of the smaller Speedmaster range, with a 38 mm stainless-steel case, approximately 14.75 mm thick, 44.96 mm lug-to-lug, and 100 m water resistance. The biggest design update is the move from oval to round subdials, along with a thicker Moonwatch-style tachymeter bezel featuring the iconic “Dot-Over-Ninety” detail and a cleaner dial layout.
Six of the seven new references use the automatic Co-Axial Calibre 3330 with a date, while the black-dial, no-date model uses the Calibre 3332; both are paired with a new five-link Moonwatch-style bracelet. The collection ranges from classic steel-on-steel versions to two-tone and diamond-set models, with the black no-date reference being the closest in appearance to a traditional Moonwatch while retaining the more compact 38 mm proportions.
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