Introduced in 1988, the reference 175.0032 was Omega’s strategic initiative to offer the iconic Speedmaster design in a smaller and automatic format. Its 39mm case and self-winding movement catered to a wider market that valued daily convenience alongside the chronograph’s celebrated aesthetic.
This was achieved by using the Omega calibre 1140/1143 modular movement comprising a robust ETA base with a Dubois-Dépraz module. The asymmetrical pusher alignment, a direct result of this construction, has become a distinct characteristic of the reference. Now discontinued, the Speedmaster Reduced is regarded as a significant and accessible entry point into the lineage of horology's most famous chronograph.
Founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the company that would become Omega established its identity with the 1894 introduction of the 19-ligne 'Omega' calibre. This movement was a landmark in industrial watchmaking, utilizing interchangeable components to streamline production and repair—a philosophy of accessible precision that continues to define the brand.
Omega cemented its reputation for robust accuracy through its role as the Official Timekeeper for the Olympic Games since 1932 and, most famously, through the Speedmaster Professional's flight qualification by NASA, which culminated in its journey to the Moon.
In the modern era, the brand's most significant contribution has been the industrialization of the co-axial escapement, an invention by Dr. George Daniels that fundamentally reduces friction within the calibre for superior long-term chronometric stability. Typified by purpose-driven design, Omega's collections—from the abyssal-depth Seamaster to the iconic Speedmaster—are archetypes of the professional tool watch, balancing legible aesthetics with advanced material science and anti-magnetic properties through its Master Chronometer certification.
Overall Grade: 8.5 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Visible Wear Production: est. 1992 Contents: Watch Only Genre: Neo-Vintage Chronograph
Size: 39mm Thickness: 12mm Lug Width: 18mm
Case: Stainless steel asymmetrical case with lyre lugs, light visible wear Bezel: Stainless steel, fixed with a black aluminum tachymeter insert, light visible wear Dial: Black, printed markers and plots (patinated) Hands: White, pencil hands, lumed
Crown: Stainless steel, signed with Omega logo, pull-out, light visible wear Crystal: Hesalite crystal, domed, light visible wear Bracelet: Aftermarket rubber strap, light visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, screw-down, light visible wear Movement: Automatic Chronograph Caliber: 1140/1143