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Re: Help needed with a Speedmaster please

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: I have just bought an Omega Speedmaster Automatic as an everyday
: work watch as I couldn't tell the time on my TAG Carrera Chrono.
: I was wondering though, is there a standard size of the
: Speedmaster?

: It's a very handsome watch but it's a bit dinky. It measures 38mm
: across excluding crown, and 40mm including it. I know it's based
: on a watch introduced in the 60's so will probably be a bit
: smaller than more modern watches but next to my Autavia Siffert
: it looks tiny!!

: Anyone else got one they could measure please????

: Thanks

Sounds like you bought what is commonly referred to as the "reduced" speedmaster which I believe is about 38mm. The watch based on the original speedmaster of the 50s is actually 42mm and is manual winding, not automatic and is known as the speedmaster professional.

: David H

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