Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38mm

Description

Omega Speedmaster 38 Co-Axial Chronometer Chronograph – Silver Dial, Stainless Steel, 38mm
Reference: 324.32.38.50.02.001
Collection: Speedmaster 38
Condition: Pre-Owned

Specifications

• Brand: Omega
• Collection: Speedmaster 38
• Reference: 324.32.38.50.02.001
• Case Material: Stainless Steel
• Case Diameter: 38mm
• Case Thickness: 14.7mm
• Lug-to-Lug: 44.9mm
• Crystal: Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal with Anti-Reflective Treatment on Both Sides
• Dial: Opaline Silver Dial
• Hour Markers: Applied 18K Sedna Gold Indexes
• Hands: 18K Sedna Gold and Grey-Toned Hands
• Subdials: Three Distinctive Oval Chronograph Registers
• Bezel: Fixed Stainless Steel Bezel with Grey Aluminum Tachymeter Ring
• Movement: Omega Co-Axial Caliber 3330
• Movement Type: Self-Winding Automatic Chronograph
• Escapement: Omega Co-Axial Escapement
• Chronograph Mechanism: Column-Wheel Chronograph
• Power Reserve: Approximately 52 Hours
• Frequency: 28,800 vph / 4 Hz
• Certification: Officially Certified Chronometer
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Chronograph, Date & Tachymeter
• Date Display: Vertical Oval Date Window at 6 O'Clock
• Water Resistance: 100m / 330ft
• Case Back: Solid Stainless Steel with Omega Seahorse Medallion
• Original Strap Configuration: Brown Novo Nappa Calf Leather
• Original Clasp: Stainless Steel Folding Clasp
• Lug Width: 18mm
• Condition: Pre-Owned

Specifications verified against Omega's official reference information. Omega Watches

The Omega Speedmaster 38 Reference 324.32.38.50.02.001 is a sophisticated interpretation of one of the most celebrated chronograph collections in Swiss watchmaking. Combining the unmistakable heritage of the Speedmaster with refined proportions and elegant detailing, this timepiece offers an exceptional balance of sporting functionality and timeless design. Its 38mm stainless steel case, distinctive opaline silver dial, and warm Sedna gold accents create a beautifully balanced aesthetic that transitions effortlessly between casual and formal occasions.

The Speedmaster collection was originally introduced in 1957 as a professional chronograph designed for precision timing. Its legacy was forever established through its association with NASA's space exploration program and the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing in 1969. While the Speedmaster 38 offers a more contemporary and refined interpretation of the collection, it preserves the essential design elements that have made the Speedmaster one of the most recognizable chronographs in the world.

This particular reference features an elegant opaline silver dial distinguished by three beautifully proportioned oval subdials. Unlike the traditional circular registers found on most Speedmaster models, these distinctive oval displays introduce a softer, more sophisticated visual character. Applied 18K Sedna gold hour markers and coordinating hands provide a luxurious contrast against the silver dial, while the vertical oval date window at 6 o'clock integrates seamlessly into the overall design.

Surrounding the dial is a fixed stainless steel bezel featuring a grey aluminum tachymeter ring, maintaining one of the Speedmaster collection's most recognizable design elements. Originally developed for measuring speed over a known distance, the tachymeter scale reinforces the watch's connection to motorsport and precision chronograph timing.

Powering the watch is the impressive Omega Co-Axial Caliber 3330, an automatic chronograph movement equipped with a sophisticated column-wheel mechanism and Omega's renowned Co-Axial escapement. The column-wheel architecture provides precise chronograph operation, while the Co-Axial escapement is designed to reduce friction within the movement. Featuring a silicon balance spring, official chronometer certification, and approximately 52 hours of power reserve, the Caliber 3330 delivers an excellent combination of mechanical sophistication, accuracy, and everyday reliability.

The watch's 38mm case diameter makes it particularly versatile, offering a more compact alternative to the larger Speedmaster Professional models without sacrificing the presence or functionality of a traditional mechanical chronograph. Its 100-meter water-resistance rating adds practical versatility, while the solid stainless steel case back features Omega's iconic Seahorse medallion, a longstanding symbol of the brand's maritime heritage.

Originally paired with a brown Novo Nappa leather strap, this reference combines the warmth of fine leather with the polished and brushed surfaces of its stainless steel case. The silver dial and Sedna gold detailing give the watch a distinctive character that feels equally appropriate as a refined everyday timepiece or an elegant addition to a formal wardrobe.

Now discontinued, the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co-Axial Chronograph 324.32.38.50.02.001 remains an appealing choice for collectors seeking a distinctive Speedmaster with elegant proportions and advanced mechanical engineering. Its combination of an automatic column-wheel chronograph, beautifully executed silver dial, precious-metal accents, and classic Omega heritage makes it a compelling addition to any luxury watch collection.

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