OMEGA The Dark Side of the Moon Collection

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Few timepieces carry a story as cosmic as the OMEGA Speedmaster. In 1968, as Apollo 8 became the first manned mission to orbit the Moon, astronaut Jim Lovell radioed his iconic message “See you on the other side.” That transmission not only marked a moment in space exploration but also sealed the Speedmaster’s place in history.

Today, OMEGA celebrates that legacy with a collection that pushes its boundaries once again: the Speedmaster Dark and Grey Side of the Moon seven new models that redefine what ceramic watchmaking and chronometric precision can achieve.

 

 

The Art of Engineering

The new collection represents OMEGA’s mastery of ceramic craftsmanship, refined over four years of continuous innovation. Each 44.25 mm case has been reshaped to be thinner yet structurally robust, while the Liquidmetal™ bezel and crown enhance both strength and scratch resistance. The dual-layer ceramic dial, laser-engraved with intricate details, plays with light in a way that feels almost lunar.

It’s a dialogue between precision and poetry technology meets artistry, resulting in a piece that captures both the mystery of the Moon and the ingenuity of human hands.

 

A New Era of the Speedmaster

Among the highlights:

  • The Black Edition Co-Axial Master Chronometer 9908, featuring a matte grey-red dial and central red chronograph hand.

  • The Refined Dark Side of the Moon, maintaining its iconic silhouette but enhanced in accuracy and form.

     

  • The All-Black Ceramic Edition, laser-sculpted with sandblasted depth and luminous Super-LumiNova markers.

  • The Apollo 8 Tribute, showcasing a laser-etched lunar surface visible through both the skeletonized dial and transparent case back allowing wearers to see the Moon’s “far side” as astronauts once did.

Each model is powered by OMEGA’s latest Co-Axial Calibre, engineered for unmatched durability and certified to Master Chronometer standards.

 

The Spirit of Exploration Lives On

As Raynald Aeschlimann, President and CEO of OMEGA, puts it:

“The Dark Side of the Moon Collection embodies the spirit of exploration that took us to the Moon and continues to drive us beyond.”

This is more than a watch it’s a statement of courage, curiosity, and innovation.

 

Every Detail, a Story

The innovation continues beyond the case. OMEGA introduces upgraded nylon straps lined with rubber for comfort, with subtle lunar surface textures hidden on the underside a tactile tribute to the spirit of space exploration.

 

 

 

The 2025 collection stands as both a salute to Apollo 8’s legacy and a bold step toward the future of watchmaking. From the dark side of the Moon to the frontier of craftsmanship, the Speedmaster continues its journey timeless, technical, and endlessly inspiring.

 

 

 

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