Tough Call | Omega Speedmaster PRO vs. REDUCED vs. SPECIAL EDITION 

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The Speedmaster Reduced was the watch that reclaimed the model for what it was originally intended: motor racing. The Professional got stuck in the moon.

As an owner of the Reduced, I thank you for the review. I wear it on a Nato, on a rubber strap in summers, on a leather band if I have to be formal, and on its original bracelet if I don't. It packs a lot of a watch in its small case. It is an eye-picker and a story-teller. What more to love? This piece will surely stay in my collection. I had to service it once, after I had bought it aftermarket, and the price tag for the service was not pleasant but... It has been so good after that.

I feel like people who can't appreciate the Reduced are the same kind of people who said the 308 wasn't a real Ferrari because they had a Testarossa poster in their bedroom.

the 57 has always been my favorite, but you took it to a new level. That is stunning! great idea.

Nicely done Max! Love your work, the camera angles demand a greater recognition. Thanks for sharing. Love the 3 variants you showcased...I'd have to go with the newer 3861, but that 1957 reissue is so so nice with the new bracelet! Goes to show that Omega listened and made changes.

oh there is a "perfect" speedmaster .. the OG one, and easy call would be a Cal 321 "Ed White" IF you can find one for under $22K! or sell all 3 and get one. I would.

I'm quite fond of your channel! 💯 Great content without the unnecessary snobiety. 🔥 Over the last 90 days I have owned the following: 861 Speedmaster Moonwatch 1985 MK40 Speedmaster Triple Date Speedmaster Alaska Edition With a heavy heart, i have flipped the first 2 to fund another core piece in my 3-4 piece lineup and declared the Alaska Edition as a true keeper. So yeah, special edition is my vote across the three! 😀

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3861 speedmaster professional for me. Love the manual wind , solid caseback and hesalite. Plus super comfortable bracelet.

Bought the broad arrow because of this video and its uniqueness.

Just got a new speedmaster:) loving all your quality content

Great to see the Broad Arrow getting some love!! The #BroadArrowBrigade is strong!

For me, the choice would be a no-brainer. A 321, 861 or 1861 with hesalite only. Thanks for this video!

It must have been a difficult decision Max but I think you made the correct choice in trimming down the collection, not sure which one I would have gone for but to be honest they are all so good you would always be left with a fantastic watch. It will be interesting to see where you focus those extra funds raised from the sale but if you stay with Omega the 39.5mm Planet Ocean would be make for an interesting review. Great stuff mate and sorry I'm late again to the party 😂

Next you should do a PRO vs. REDUX vs. SE vs. SWATCH video.

I am not particularly a fan of the Omega Speedmaster because chronograph is not my style of watch, but I understand why so many of us watch enthusiasts love them. The one I prefer is the "regular" Moonwatch Professionnal.

You got great voice as well as the pace and wording of your narration.

I like the new 3861, it feels substantial

I definitely like the 3861 as my favourite

Hi, Max! I am still thinking about 38 mm Navitimer and...by this reason, for me, comfortable size is reduced Speedy. Thank you for your nice video!

Thank you for this video! Two years later, but i'm eyeing an SE ref: 3594.50. This helped me make my choice.

I’m so glad I stumbled across this video. I’ve debated between the Pro and that exact same Broad Arrow for a while now. It was great to see the bracelet swap too. Does it bother you that the Broad Arrow’s dial is not as black as the Pro’s?

How do the new bracelet endlinks fit on the 3594.50? Is it a perfect fit or there is some wiggle? Great content!

Can you please let me know if the new bracelet is fitting perfectly or there is slightly larger gaps? or bracelet is sitting lower/higher? I’m trying to buy new bracelet and putting it on my sapphire sandwich.

Great video, I have two speedys both dates, 39mm. One is two tone and the other is reverse panda. I like the dial configuration of mine which is why I own them.

That Mitsukoshi is 🔥. So does the wrist workout really work?

For me it was an easy call. Ive owned the hessalite before and dont want the heartbreak anymore of the awful scratches. And on my 21 cm wrist the reduced is not an option. Ended buying the sapphire sandwich browndial and absolutely love it. But if you have a small wrist then the reduced is a fantastic value prop!

Hi Max! Brilliant review, need you advice on the Speedy. I've always wanted the Speedmaster for it's apollo history. However, it doesn't look the best on my skinny wrist. I am quite impressed by the 38mm but can it actually be called the moonwatch too?

Love your channel! I have a 1861 pro, and the 60th anniversary speedmaster based on the ck2915. I think thats the way to go. Not the biggest fan of the reduced with the wide spaced dials. The 3861 bracelet is really nice 👍

Another awesome video. The '57 on the new bracelet, thats choice. I choose that as my favorite

I would definitely sell the Reduced. I was never a fan of the movement or the placement of the pushers in relation to the crown. When I was looking for a smaller Speedy I looked at the Reduced and quickly looked at one of the smaller Japanese versions. I ended up going with a 3511.50.

The 57 is simply amazing. Even more so with the new bracelet. Well done!

Good video. I have had the reduced and a few pro Speedmasters and loved them all . The ETA movement in the reduced is very easy to get parts for and serviced. I now have the pro and wear it 24 hours a day. I have other high end automatics and always go for the Speedy.

YOU GOT IT! That Broad Arrow is Sweet! I own this too & it is THEE Best Speedmaster out there. That New Co-Axial is O.K. but Omega Ruined the Dial by Dumbing it Down to less hash-marks per-second! I have the Old-Style Bracelet, which is tapered to 16mm & has the old friction lock & it has NEVER Failed me. That bracelet is very Unique because the contours are The Same outside & in. You can buy re-makes of the old style Omega CK2915 FlatLink bracelets from A Kat called UNCLE SEIKO. I have a couple & they are nice & light for this watch. That Broad Arrow dial is SOOOO Sexy & it doesn't have that Stupid Fautina that Omega has become so Enamoured of. I also have the reduced Auto, the Sapphire Version & i'm KEEPING them Both.

Speedmaster “Racing”? They have some interesting dial combinations.

Perfect video once again! I currently own a FOIS but sometimes I feel it's a bit too thick for its relatively small size which normally would be perfect for my smaller wrists. What do you think, should I buy a reduced again?

I would love to have the professional but personally not a fan of manual wind I might be the only one who doesn’t like manual wind so if rather have the automatic reduced

Nice video. The 57 is v nice esp on the new bracelet. One other option to flag for those with smaller wrists is the Speedy Racing 40mm. Splits the difference between the reduced and the pro in terms of size, and has a proper co-axial automatic chronograph movement not a chrono module like the reduced. Quite a few different dial options too.

Awesome review my frend !!!

My first speedy was the reduced like yours then I graduated to the Pro. I would love to have the broad arrow someday. The reduced was great but to small for my taste.

I just got the 3861 in hezalite. I love this watch so much. I highly recommend it

The 3861 is the best, sell the reduced

I like the reduced because my wrist is smaller at 175 mm circumference, and I don't like the lugs to extend out past the edge of my wrist.

Love the broad arrow but wish it was 42mm like the Pro

😍 Pro for the bracelet, too bad you are not in Singapore I would really consider buy it from you 😂

That’s really a tough one… I have quite a large wrist and I like big watches, so I’m not afraid by the size of the Speedmaster Professional. However, I just can’t stand manual winding, I just have too much ADHD to remember to wind it regularly. I come from a digital background, so I really need a watch that will keep working as long as I’m wearing it. That’s why I tend to prefer Automatic watches… but the Reduced is smaller, I just wish they would have a Professional that looks just like it does now, but with an automatic movement… that’s it, that would be perfect for me. I’m afraid that if I buy a Reduced, I will always think that I didn’t got the big brother watch.

I want to get the 1957 50yr anniversary that is a Sapphire Sandwich & put the new SS Bracelet on it...Where do I buy that Authentic Omega Bracelet?? AD??

Great video. The Speedmaster Reduced was my first "luxury" watch, bought 20 years ago at the AD. I was young and the nice sales guy must have shown the watch a dozen times before it could afford it. It was the right size, almost 17cm wrist, and budget options at the time. I built a great collection after that but kept trying the professional moonwatch over the years and it felt bulky with those protruding end-links. Not the 3861, it is spot on. I have a sapphire version on hold at the AD but can't seem to take the plunge. Is it a step forward or backward? Is it going to be reminiscent of getting the reduced 20 years ago, or a renovated experience? Is this the goldilocks Speedmaster? Anyway, watch enthusiast intricacies. Cheers watch gang.

Ah. So we are still '57 reissue brothers XD

Thank you for breaking it down. I had no idea about the different variations of the speedy. I am in the market for a moonwatch and I’m excited when the day gets here!

I just got the 3861, and it's perfection. It's really not that big at all. I even have small wrists and can't imagine how small the reduced would feel.

The moment I tried on the Pro I knew it wasn’t for me. I’ll be going reduced.

If I had to get a speed master, it would be the reduced as an automatic movement is much more convenient for me

57 for me. I have blue face/red hand model. I also own 3861 SS Speedy Pro. 57 gets the win.

If you have a special edition, that has to be the clearly winner. The new bracelet ads more charisma to it. Bit if you're new in this collecting business, the new 3861 gives you more than any previous versions except the special editions.

Speedie pro is far different and better pound for pound than the other 2. Sorry reduced is not a true speedie. Limited editions are a yawn. Also value retention the 321 861 1861 all have clear lineage. The rest are just sales grabs for Omega.

I like the special edition broad arrow the most, however I would not buy that watch. I would always go for the original design combined with new features, such as the open and better movement in the latest model.

Nice video! I would keep all of them!

@HAUTE ONES I am just recently looking into the Speedmaster Reduced. Do you think the 3539 is worth the extra premium over the 3510?

Love it

Great tips for the bracelet combo on the Broad Arrow - great idea!! How much was the 3861 bracelet?

May not factor in for everybody, but the Speedmaster Automatic has 2 to 3 times the water resistance of the Professional.

What size is your wrist for reference?

All of the above

I also like the steel bezel on the ‘57 reissue. That’s why I modded my 1863 sapphire sandwich to use that bezel. I have it on Forstner Komfit bracelet, I think it looks fantastic. I don’t think I will ever go back to the original black bezel.

I have my eye on the newer reduced without the minute markers - 3539.50

i still like the original black dial one the most such a powerful lookin watch gonna fk around and get me one

I've never been attracted to the speedmaster (or chronos for that matter) but yesterday I tried on the new model at the AD an just wow. what a cool watch! and it sits pretty well in my small 16.5 cm wrist (albeit a touch big). now I'm really considering getting one! 👍

I thought the ending would be speedy 38 😂

I want to get the reduced. I think it looks better than the others. My only worry is the ever increasing service costs.

Deffinetly made the right choice in my opinion

Definitely the reissue with the new bracelet. That’s more special. The reduced version is more of an adaptation that’s quite far removed from the original. As for the new version: that movement has never been to the Moon, so... can’t even be called Moonwatch?

To me it’s the Pro all the way! Why go for anything less when you can have the “one” and since you already own it it’s not even a question of being able to afford it!

My first speedy was a 3510.....I sold it to fund another watch.... later I picked up a 3539.50..hated the chunkier bracelet.....threw it on an Uncle Seiko Mexican Holzer bracelet..... perfection.... I'm done now.

Great combo, I love the '57! What do you think of the newer '57 co-axial 321.10.42.50.01.001? I'd love a video on that one. You make great content, thanks!

I really enjoy your videos! I'm trying to get on your level. What camera are you using if you don't mind?

The moonwatch is my dream watch, i hope one day i will be able to buy one.

Is the triple date Mk40 not considered a Speedmaster ?..

I have the previous edition and bought the new speedy bracelet separately from my local Omega Boutique. They need to send me a gift. I’ve spent almost $10k or so there

Keep the one with the steel bezel…limited edition and not everyone has it

Hi Max, As a first watch purchase would you recommend the Speedmaster reduced or the Black Bay 36 where the BB would be brand new and the reduced from the used market? They cost roughly the same where the BB 36 probably is around $ 400 more. Appreciate your thoughts!

Yes I rock a new 3861 sapphire sandwich, love at first sight , thinking leather or nato soonish but love the polished bits in the bracelet it comes with… no regerts 😂 on this one Hope you changed your mind and kept all of them in the end

sure the watches are nice, but can I get an ID on the black and green sweater?

I dont know, the bracelets on the omegas you have dont look high quality for what the watches cost.

None of them. Oh I love my Speedmaster, it's just not one of these. I went for the previous version (with a Hesalite crystal) with a leather strap and a deployment buckle. Rare, out of production, classic, and got a great price on it. How could I say no?

You lost me at"space exploration"😂😂😂

great review. thank you. all 3 pieces are beautiful. but if i had to choose?. it would be the MoonWatch. love everything about it. but find the bracelet a little too loose. as if it were worn for many years (like the old rolex bracelets). saggy and flimsy !!. or did OMEGA purposely design it this way to prevent pinching the skin and pulling hair ???. really wondering about that.

The reduced is the best one for you my friend. That fit and proportion is just perfect

Saludos, el mio es el speedmaster reduced , perfecto tamaño para mi muñeca . Todos son muy bonitos felicitaciones por sus omegas

I have had the Speedmaster Reduced Automatic Date in blue (1993 model) since 2011 and I've worn it everyday since. It's a great watch which now finally needs a service after 11 years as it losing minutes a day in time. I love this watch! One day I'll look to get a Speedmaster Pro for my birth year, but for now this is all I need.

Hi great video. Where did you order new bracelet from and what are the part number ( brushed steel). Thanks ak

I’ll have the 3861 Heselite😃

I've always thought about a reduced. The case dimensions are sexy as hell. 38 x 12 x 45 or thereabout. Currently own a FOIS on a uncle seiko flatlink. What do you think Max? Stay with the FOIS or get a reduced?

Where did you get the faded bezel for your reduced?????

Keep ‘em all! Great video again. I knew about Marui but not the Mitsukoshi dial, very interesting! Now looking at the bracelet of 1861 it’s definitely less sophisticated than the one with 3861. With the reduced, have you had to bring it over to Nesbit and get it serviced? I’m curious if it’d cost more than professional. Cheers!

Omega speedmaster chornocope bracelet had new regulering push .

Thanks for the video. I like the old flat design of bracelets. I wish they would reintroduce that. All the new bracelets look the same to me, big and bulky, like they could be on a cheap timex. That is just my personal taste though.

What model is the 57 with broad arrows?

3:37 this resets so fast! Super neato. 🤓