This is a detailed breakdown of the Speedmaster 38 Milano Cortina 2026.
Omega is the official timekeeper of the Olympics and created limited-edition timepieces for each iteration.
The Speedmaster 38 “Milano Cortina” 2026 is based on Omega’s smaller 38 mm x 14.75 mm Speedmaster case (45.2 mm lug-to-lug), which weighs 133 grams total, is 100-meters water-resistant, and lacks the “Professional” designation. Moreover, this is not a 3861 caliber-powered NASA-certified Moonwatch, and is instead powered by a standard ( non-METAS), COSC-certified chronometer movement, caliber 3330. The movement beats at 4Hz, uses a silicon balance spring, free sprung balance, Co-Axial escapement, offers a 52-hour power reserve, and even has a premium column wheel, but at the end of the day, it’s an ETA-based caliber (not Lemania-derived) and is not a Master Chronometer movement.
For this limited edition Winter Olympics 2026 model, Omega gave it a special white varnished lacquered dial with a light-blue frost pattern inspired by the “26” motif of the Milano-Cortina 2026 emblem. The hands and indices feature a blue treatment, and the subdials feature a stamped guilloche azurage technique (raised concentric circles).
A blue ceramic, not anodized aluminum insert, with enamel tachymeter scale encircles the dial and sapphire crystal. The fully polished case is fitted with an 18 mm (at the lugs) tapered 5-link bracelet that, unlike the case, is fully brushed, except for the center links, which have a polished finish.
A screw-in solid caseback, with an embossed “Milano Cortina 2026” medallion (Olympic Games logo), surrounded by a contrasting frosted surface, signifies that this is a limited edition timepiece (unnumbered) dedicated to the Olympics.
The Speedmaster 38 Milano Cortina 2026 (Ref. 522.30.38.50.04.001) is a nice-looking Speedmaster, presented on Omega’s smaller platform, and with the Olympics tie-in, that may appeal to some consumers. However, for $6,800, you would be well advised to also consider options such as the standard Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, new or pre-owned, for close to the same price or less, depending on the year, condition, whether you go with a bracelet or not, and based on what out-the-door pricing you can get.
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