Omega was an obvious choice to complete my collection if we take into account the History, Innovations and diversity of their Models. Being in search of a chronograph, the Speed Master was at the top of the list! As I researched and thought about it: the dimensions of the SM Professional would be too imposing on my small wrist of 16.5 / 17mm (depending on the seasons :p) During a stroll on the web I came across a SM "Reduced" at 39mm in Diameter! Then a few clicks later I came across another Reduced Triple Calendar: with dimensions "Perfect" for my wrist Case size: 39 mm Case thickness: 14 mm lug to lug: 44 mm between lugs: 18 mm BINGO! All the basic characteristics of the SM Professional in "Better" (for me) respecting the characteristics sought; i.e. diameters less than or equal to 40mm, automatic sapphire crystal and less than €4,500! >> Having so many complications i.e. Chronograph Triple dials + day + date + month + AM/PM indicator all this little world in such a contained case and not to mention the Price (less than €3,000)!! IMPOSSIBLE to miss it! I'm Gaga about it more than Logo and the OMEGA inscription is not Hidden / Cut by the Tachymeter needle since the Logo + inscription is located at 3 o'clock!

I had been wanting to make my first watch "splurge" for a while. I had never spent more than €700 on a watch, but I felt that the time had come to take the plunge. As a chronograph lover, the obvious choice was the Omega Speedmaster. However, my budget did not allow me to afford the famous MoonWatch, and I did not want to settle for the little sister with traditional colors. I was looking for something special, but I could not find anything that seduced me... until the day I came across this watch. A Speedmaster Reduced with a mother-of-pearl dial! I was immediately seduced by its unique elegance, and after a (very) short reflection, I gave in. I have no regrets. The dial changes appearance according to the light that hits the hesalite glass, offering a variety of shades that make each glance at my wrist special. The accuracy of the watch is excellent, and despite the mother-of-pearl dial, it remains surprisingly versatile. The slightly blue-tinted Roman numerals add a touch of eccentricity, giving more life to this dial. The asymmetrical case of the Speedmaster reduced remains faithful to its iconic design, always as elegant and relevant. In short, I am really satisfied with this watch, especially since it dates from the year I was born! My only disappointment is not having found a model with an original steel bracelet (this reference being mounted on an original leather strap), but this small detail did not spoil my pleasure.

Omega Speedmaster Reduced Marui Panda 🐼 limited edition, 39mm diameter, chrono function with 3 black sub-dials for a cream white dial, exceptional, rare watch, which is useful to my wife and me. Purchased for the birth of my first child (sentimental value) it has incredible visibility during the start of the chrono, Beautiful, our family is in love with this timepiece…. Original bracelet we always find our grâle at Omega as always!!!

Looking for a classic Speedmaster (reduced or not), during my research, I came across this gem. Immediately, it was love at first sight, my eyes lingered on all the little details of the watch that I seemed to rediscover. It reminded me of a photographic negative version of the black Speed. It is to the sun what the Moonwatch is to the moon. This white and gold combination on a crocodile leather strap makes it much more of a "dress watch" and does not fail to arouse the curiosity of people who lay eyes on it.

Well, as if the MoonSwatch ad campaign had a wide reach. Having ruled out the Moonwatch experience from my watchmaking projects, no need for the compax, nor a tachymeter bezel, ... in 2022 the word "speedmaster" was repeated endlessly in the watchmaking world.... Having saved €250 on a Moonswatch that I will never buy, I opened up the budget a little more for a Reduced model. The question arose of a less moonlike version, 6/9/15 o'clock dials; and then no, the black compax aesthetic imposed itself. Unlike the moonwatch (Speed' Pro), Arabic numerals animate the dial every 5 minutes (a bit like a flieger type B), directly evoking the OMEGA hand chronographs at many international sporting events. The choice was made. The format is surprising, the asymmetrical case of Ø40mm exposes a bezel reduced to Ø38mm. It's elegant, it's classic, it's sporty, it's timeless, a Speed' (but not a moonwatch, it's a detail for me). Perfect on a steel bracelet, I'm going to try it soon on perforated leather "British Racing Green", for a more automotive evocation, the origin of the Speedmaster model.

Thanks to Xavier, I think we became very interested in the Omega Speedmaster (regardless of the reference or variation). However, having a small wrist, the professional model was too big for me, and the 38mm references currently in the catalog didn't appeal to me. That's when I learned about the Speedmaster Reduced references and bingo. The characteristics of the watch perfectly matched my expectations. The little extra is that its year of production corresponds to my year of birth! This watch is perfect for smaller wrists, and goes perfectly with all types of bracelets. Its 39mm case is barely felt on the wrist.

This little Omega has been with me since 1999 at that time my knowledge of watchmaking was close to zero, I think I am one of those who make their purchases based on the visual, although other watches have come and gone on my wrist it remains my first in so many years to wear now the buckle is made between it me, it leaves live a new adventure on the wrist of my son in my story it was a good time to live on the handing over the little tear to flow but happy with its new destiny