Omega Speedmaster Professional vs Reduced Comparison
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2020
- Today at Bobs Watches we’ve put together a nice and simple run-down of two Omega watches that we are going to compare side-by-side. The Omega Speedmaster Professional - an iconic design that has spent a lot of time in the limelight recently (since Omega celebrated the collection’s 50th-anniversary last year), and the Omega Speedmaster Reduced - a watch that was discontinued around a decade ago. We’re going to compare pricing, features, and specs between these two, similar Omega chronograph watches.
The Omega Speedmaster Professional collection originally launched in 1957. Its well-documented legacy is geared towards professional use as opposed to the more affordable Omega Speedmaster Reduced watch that was initially created as a means to bring the Speedmaster aesthetic to a wider range of consumers. While the Omega Speedmaster Professional was originally intended for automobile racing, it quickly became the official NASA-certified watch for all manned space flight, and the first watch to be worn on the surface of the moon.
The Omega Speedmaster Reduced was first launched in 1988. It was smaller in size and provided a shrunken-down version of the classic Speedmaster Professional, while still adhering to the same general design language that had made the classic full-sized Speedmaster so successful. The Speedmaster Reduced received improvements like its sapphire crystal glass lens and a redesigned dial in 2006 but was ultimately discontinued.
One main difference between the Speedmaster Professional and the Speedmaster Reduced is that the Reduced is only available on the secondhand market. Omega continues to create Speedmaster Professional watches, along with various smaller-sized Speedmaster models; however, there is not currently a Speedmaster Reduced in Omega’s modern lineup. With that in mind, most pre-owned Speedmaster Professional watches typically sell for more than Speedmaster Reduced watches on the secondary market.
When placed bezel to bezel, the two timepieces feature differences that can be appreciated in terms of dial design, sizing, and layout. Despite the Speedmaster Reduced differing from traditional Speedmaster models in that it relies on a modular chronograph movement rather than an integrated chronograph caliber (thus affecting the arrangement of the pushers and crown), it did influence the future of Speedmaster watches and played an integral role in the evolution of the collection.
Another key difference between the movements in these two Omega Speedmaster watches is that the classic Speedmaster Professional is powered by a manual-wind movement, while the Speedmaster Reduced benefits from the improved everyday convenience of a self-winding automatic caliber. Internal differences aside, the case diameters of both watches are the most obvious difference - the Speedmaster Professional measures 42mm whereas the Speedmaster Reduced measures a more discreet 39mm.
Unlike the Speedmaster Professional, on the Speedmaster Reduced, the chronograph registers overlap with some of the hour markers. Due to the smaller case size, the sub-dials are positioned closer to the edge of the dial on the Speedmaster Reduced. The running seconds and minute counter sub-dials are also switched around - the Speedmaster Professional featuring the minute totalizer at 3 o’clock - the Reduced featuring the same dial at 9 o’clock. Additionally, the Speedmaster Reduced lacks the luminous tip on the chronograph seconds hand that the Professional offers, and also features slightly different dial detailing compared to the full-size version.
Both the Speedmaster Professional and Speedmaster Reduced watch feature the same twisted lugs, the same shape and feel to the case design and a tachymeter scale on the bezel, along with a black dial and bezel. The main differences between the watches are the case size, the movement, and the dial proportions. The classic full-size Speedmaster was originally intended as a professional timing tool, while the Speedmaster Reduced was created a number of years later to offer the popular Speedmaster aesthetic to a wider audience in a more compact and convenient package.
Shop OMEGA Watches: www.bobswatches.com/omega/
Shop OMEGA Speedmaster: www.bobswatches.com/omega/spe... - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
I wish they didn't discontinue the reduced Speedmaster....
Great side by side review and highloght on the different. Great video as usual
Thanks a lot@Bobs' watches!
I happen to own both styles but changed the Reduced to black Omega leather strap to give them a different look. Not important but oddly enough, Reduced is easier to hand-wind than the Professional due to the position of their crowns. I wear them both, switching depending on the occasion.
Strap monster, naturally. I didnt go nuts, but have 4 leathers, a perlon and 3 natos for my Reduced. I love it on leathers, and the more discrete sizing can have it do some dressier dual duties without looking out of place with a suit or a blazer.
The reduced gets the nod from me because it’s my “birth year” watch. 1988... Both great time pieces though
what's the Pro like in terms of accuracy? my reduced keeps good time as long as the spring is well wound but otherwise tends to loose quite quickly. thanks for your answers
Good comparison 👍
Perfect. Well done. Thanks...!
Badass watch def gonna be the chrono in my collection
I have been researching on Speedmaster Reduced and noticed few watches have 3 lines between each minute line and others have 4 lines between each minute line. What is the difference and why is it so?
Can you please mention the calibers of each? thank you
One other difference is the offset pushers on the Reduced.
nice review. couple things to mention. the original speedmaster's were 39 mm and were upsized 5 years later. also depending on the reduced model, there are variances. some do have the chrono second hand lume for example. some of the reduced have what is considered better movements and are more accurate. as far as price goes, the reduced model, triple date, actually cost more than a professional when new. i like both, don't have a dog in the fight. both are fine pieces. the size thing is funny. 3mm is 4/32nds of an inch. hardly a massive difference.
You should have shown the case back in either watch, which is very different. In the Professional it is gorgeous while in the Automatic it is pretty dull. Also, the sub dials in the Professional are much deeply recessed while in the Automatic they're very shallow. The dial in the Professional appears very dark grey, not really black, while in the Auto it is pitch black. The clasp in the Professional is much more elaborate.
I’m not a fan of watches bigger than 40mm so I chose the reduced instead of purchasing the professional
Comparison but the lug to lug? The tickness?
I have a reduced. Beautiful bracelet, I love the size and the fact it’s an auto. The professional also has a space penis on the 12 o’clock hand.
I get it. It’s not a true moonwatch. But I never cared about that
I would prefer the "reduced".
the speedy pro!
It's the speedy pro for me.
Thank you for telling us 39mm is smaller tl than 42 mm..
You are the man
😂😂😂
my wrist is 6 inches can I pull off a speedmaster professional ? most 40mm watches look good on my wrist but I dunno about a 42mm
42mm will be too big, you should get the reduced Speedmaster.
@@marcd7332 thanks for the reply , but I'm not a fan of the reduced though so looks like I'll look for other watches
@@fadijan2347 There are many good options in that price point, what style of watch are you looking for?
@@marcd7332 i was looking for something versatile , looks good on a bracelet or on leather and can be worn casually or in a more professional setting
Fadi Jan I’ll give you some options in different price points
~$500: Seiko sarb033 or 035 (white dial), Hamilton Khaki Field
~$1500: Tudor black bay 36, Tudor 74000
~$2500: Grand Seiko SBGR001, Omega Aqua Terra Automatic 38mm
~$3000: Rolex DateJust 1601
~$3500: Tudor Black Bay 58, Grand Seiko SBGR253
~$4500: Rolex Explorer I, Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 38mm
I need to know the real difference, that is, the difference in movement and accuracy.
The professional just looks so professional tho 🤷🏻♂️
Since Reduced use a modular movement, when it is time to go for maintenance, the service fees will be pretty substantial.
Which will be cheaper to maintain? The reduced or professional?
@@purplefabian Reduced.
If you look for some independent watch maker to service the Reduced model, chances are they might refuse to service it.
Miscellaneous Chaotic Lab oh I thought it was the other way around because everybody keeps saying eta movements can get serviced everywhere.
@@purplefabian You are right on the ETA part. The problem here the is add on chronograph module. I've heard a rumor that even Omega itself actually replace the whole module when servicing.
Indeed... Stay away from the reduced, nothing beats the original !
you didnt mention why one is cheaper than the other one !
Abdullah El Hashimy ones smaller 😂
@@johnravioli8376
just size ? i dont think so
Different movement, older model, doesn't have the updated specs etc
The reduced has an automatic ETA 2892-A2 movement with a Dubois Depraz chronograph module in it. The movement powers the module. The regular Speedmaster has a manual wound caliber with a true integrated chronograph. Almost anybody can service a Speedmaster professional. Almost everybody will run and hide from servicing any watch with a DD module and either tell you to send the reduced back to Omega or to just go away..
@@Todd.T
thank you alot for informaiton
Tu parles trop vite dans la vie ou tu le fais exprès ...?
Thank you captain obvious. I really needed that visual comparison
It’s actually quite helpful, dick.