Moonwatch versus Reduced
This discontinued Omega Speedmaster replica for sale is often mistaken for the popular Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. If you are not that deeply into Speedmasters and just like the look of the black no-date dial with three registers at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, it is easy to mistake the Reduced for a Moonwatch.
Omega Speedmaster 3510.50
The cheap fake Omega Speedmaster Reduced is a very nice watch. However, like the Dark Side of the Moon or the Speedmaster ’57, it is not a Moonwatch. And that is despite the fact that even luxury super clone Omega used to label some of these models as such. Thankfully, that’s not the case anymore.
In the comparison pictures in this article, you can find the best 1:1 Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch on a NATO strap and the Speedmaster Reduced on a stainless steel bracelet. The most obvious differences are, of course, the size of the watch and the “Professional” printing that can only be found on the Moonwatch. Below, you can also see the top copy Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch on a bracelet.
Their appearances are similar, but when you look at them side by side, you will find some important differences between the two.
Diameter
First of all, the sizes of the high quality replica watches differ. While the Speedmaster Professional measures 42mm in diameter, the Speedy Reduced is smaller at just 38.5mm. The AAA quality fake Omega website states 39mm, but watch brands often round up or down.
Movement — Automatic versus Manual
The movement is also quite different. This explains the difference in the dial layout as well. As you can see in the pictures, the sub-dials are quite far away from the center on the Speedy Reduced, while the sub-dials on the Moonwatch are closer to the center pinion. The Swiss made replica Omega Speedmaster Reduced also has the “Automatic” wording on its dial and features the minutes in Arabic numerals at each hour marker. Below is an image of the hand-wound movement inside the current copy Omega Speedmaster Professional, caliber 3861.
Speedmaster Professional with caliber 3861
The Swiss copy Speedmaster Professional movement is a hand-wound Lemania-based chronograph, either caliber 321, 861/863, 1861/1863, or 3861 (depending on the age of the watch). The Speedy Reduced has an automatic movement based on the no-date ETA 2890-A2, also known as the Swiss movement replica Omega caliber 3220. Mounted to the dial side of the base movement is a Dubois-Dépraz 2020 chronograph module.
A piggyback movement with a lot of jewels
The add-on module also explains this movement’s high 47-jewel count. These so-called “piggyback movements” are easy to identify by looking at the watch from the side. The winding crown and chronograph pushers are not aligned. The crown is positioned a bit lower, as shown in the picture below.
Don’t be fooled (but it is a great watch)
In the end, there is absolutely nothing wrong with a high quality replica Omega Speedmaster Reduced. If you prefer automatic movements, have a small wrist, or just have a tighter budget, the Speedy Reduced 3510.50 can be the way to go.
However, if you’re looking specifically for a Moonwatch, don’t be fooled by classifieds or ads on websites that use the word “Moonwatch” in combination with the 1:1 fake Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3510.50. Sometimes, the price is very interesting on these pre-owned Speedy Reduced models. If you don’t do your homework properly, you can easily be deceived or misled by the seller. So, not a bad word about the Omega Speedmaster replica online uk from our side, but make sure you end up with what you want.
Price of the Omega Speedmaster Reduced
Unfortunately, the Speedmaster Reduced isn’t as big of a bargain as it was a few years ago. These days, the Omega Speedmaster replica for men starts at around €2,500. If you want the box and papers included, be prepared to pay more. And while there are loads of excellent Speedy Reduced examples coming out of Japan, be mindful of additional import duties charged on top of the sale price. Another interesting thing is that some very nice variations of the Omega Speedmaster Reduced fake for sale are worth checking out. A pre-owned Moonwatch (311.30.42.30.01.005, 3570.50, 3590.50 or 145.0022, etc.) will be more expensive, starting at around €4,500 for one in nice condition.