OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo 8 Dark Side Of The Moon 44.25mm Mens Watch O31092445001001

OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo 8 Dark Side Of The Moon 44.25mm Men's Watch O31092445001001

A Tribute to Apollo 8

The OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo 8 is a powerful homage to the Apollo 8 mission, marking the first manned mission to orbit the moon. Celebrating Omega's pivotal role in space exploration, this 44.25mm timepiece is a tribute to the dark side of the moon and the pioneering spirit of space exploration.

Design and Aesthetic

The watch features a striking black ceramic case, paired with a perforated black rubber strap that has a vibrant yellow rubber interior. The dial is designed to reflect the moon's surface, with a blackened movement that showcases intricate laser-ablated details on the main plate and bridges. The skeletonized black anodized aluminum dial provides a view of the moon’s near side, while the caseback reveals the far side of the moon.

Distinctive Features

• Dial and Hands: The dial is adorned with varnished yellow chronograph seconds hand and a laser-engraved tachymeter scale filled with white enamel. The small-seconds subdial features a unique grade 5 titanium hand shaped like the Saturn V rocket, achieved through advanced laser turning techniques and colored with white varnish and laser blackening.
• Movement: Driven by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3869, the movement offers exceptional precision and performance.
• Caseback: The caseback is engraved with significant details including “APOLLO 8, DEC 1968,” “DARK SIDE OF THE MOON,” “WE’LL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE,” and "CO-AXIAL MASTER CHRONOMETER."

Summary

• Inspired by the Apollo 8 mission
• 44.25mm black ceramic case
• Blackened movement with moon surface details
• Perforated black rubber strap with yellow interior
• Varnished yellow chronograph seconds hand
• Laser-engraved tachymeter scale and 3D Saturn V rocket hand
• OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3869
• Engraved caseback with mission-specific inscriptions

The Speedmaster Apollo 8 Dark Side Of The Moon blends Omega’s rich history with cutting-edge watchmaking, celebrating humanity’s leap into space with exceptional craftsmanship and innovation.