Are you a space nerd or geek? If you are either or both, you’d be thrilled that OMEGA has released a new timepiece that celebrates space exploration. OK. Maybe not just any nerd or geek; you ought to have pretty deep pockets to have this monumental watch in your collection. But more on that in a bit.
Celebrating a monumental moment in space exploration, OMEGA introduces the new Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8, an homage to the first manned orbit around the Moon. This timepiece is a fusion of innovative technology and exquisite craftsmanship, designed to honor the Apollo 8 mission where the OMEGA Speedmaster became an essential part of the astronaut’s gear.
The watch’s heart, the Calibre 3869, is a spectacle of precision, now achieving the Co-Axial Master Chronometer standard, ensuring unmatched precision and resistance to magnetic fields. Its design takes you on a lunar journey, with one side mimicking the visible lunar surface from Earth and the other, the unseen dark side, only witnessed by astronauts – both intricately detailed by laser-ablated Moon relief.
Encased in a 44.25 mm black ceramic body, the timepiece boasts a skeletonized dial of black anodized aluminum, revealing the movement’s moon-decorated splendor. The tactile experience extends to the black ceramic polished bezel with its stark white “Grand Feu” enamel tachymeter, and a strap of black rubber with a vibrant yellow interior.
Adding to its cosmic allure is the small-seconds hand, crafted from Grade 5 Titanium, ingeniously shaped like the iconic Saturn V rocket – a nod to NASA’s achievements. On the flip side, etched with Jim Lovell’s historic last words before radio silence, the caseback tells a story of daring adventure and human triumph.
OMEGA’s Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 is not just a watch; it’s a wearable testament to the Apollo 8 mission’s enduring legacy, blending OMEGA’s storied space heritage with the awe of lunar exploration.
Now for the damage you will have to bear if you want one. Make sure you are seated for this. The new OMEGA Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon Apollo 8 will set you back at 14,300 dollars. Oh, wait. Is it gone already? Because, OMEGA’s US web store, only has a Wish List button. Hmmm 🤔
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via HODINKEE.