In this article, we’ll take a look at the best entry-level Omega watches for men.

Omega stands unique as a luxury watch brand. Despite its historical significance (went to the moon) and pop culture cache (Bond, 1995-present), Omega remains a noble understated presence in the industry.

Perhaps it’s because they aren’t auction house darlings like Patek and Rolex. Still, Omega boasts just as many horological innovations as their competitors and an equally large base of collectors.

This prestige and fabled history make this Swiss heavy hitter intimidating to first time buyers.

However, entry-level Omega watches are not only more affordable than their competitors, but there’s one for every type of guy!

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Buzz Aldrin famously wore his Omega Speedmaster to the moon – just one of several space missions that the Speedy embarks on. I make a point not to constantly compare Omega to Rolex.

Yet, the Speedmaster beating out the Cosmograph during NASA’s qualification tests is an important duel in chronometry’s history. 

For over half a decade, the tried-and-true design of the Speedmaster remained mostly unchanged. The case is 42mm but is compact lug to lug at less than 48mm, so this watch effectively fits a range of wrists. 

And if that’s still too big for you, it’s pretty easy to find a used Speedmaster Reduced, the Speedy Pro’s 38mm automatic cousin, on the internet.

The fixed black bezel marked with a tachymeter scale, the matte black face, and the three subdials that just touch the three, six, and nine hour markers are an iconic and immediately recognizable combination. 

In the grand tradition of Omega, no design detail is too small or without reason. Look closely at the face and hands, and you’ll notice a fine grain texture that’ll absorb reflection.