The Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite is available in two stainless steel variations, each featuring two types of meteorite materials. Powered by an advanced Omega calibre, the watch offers an intricate lunar phase display, accurately reflecting the cycles visible from both the northern and southern hemispheres.
The Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite, the watch crafted from the Stars
Since its historic journey to the Moon in 1969, the Omega Speedmaster has been intrinsically tied to the mysteries of the cosmos. This iconic collection celebrates its celestial heritage with the introduction of the Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite.
Meteorite Dials: A Unique Connection to Space
The dial of each timepiece is crafted from iron meteorite, a rare material from outer space that showcases a unique pattern of ribbon-like markings, ensuring no two watches are identical. To enhance its visual appeal, Omega has treated the meteorite surface with either a black PVD or galvanic grey coating.
At 6 o’clock, the Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite introduces a groundbreaking design element never before seen in a Speedmaster: a Moonphase indicator featuring two cabochon moons created from genuine lunar meteorite fragments.
These moons rotate to display the changing phases of illumination, while the starry background replicates the exact constellations visible from Omega’s headquarters in Bienne, Switzerland, on the night of Apollo 11’s lunar landing in 1969.
Additional features include a dual-function subdial at 3 o’clock, which records 60 minutes and 12 hours, and a Small Seconds subdial at 9 o’clock with a date display marked by a red anodized aluminum hand.
Driving these intricate functions is the manual-winding Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 9914. Visible through a flat sapphire crystal caseback, this movement boasts resistance to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss and meets the rigorous precision standards set by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS).
Key details distinguish each model:
- One version features a black PVD-coated meteorite dial, complemented by a black ceramic bezel with a white enamel tachymeter scale, and 18K white gold hands and markers.
- The other model showcases a galvanic grey meteorite dial set against a blue PVD-coated base, paired with a blue ceramic bezel and white enamel tachymeter scale. Its 18K gold hands and markers are also coated in blue PVD, with 18K white gold subdial hands.
A Tribute to Space Exploration
Both watches are completed with a polished and brushed stainless steel bracelet featuring Omega’s patented comfort release adjustment system. This refined touch ensures the Speedmaster remains a timeless homage to its lunar legacy, offering unparalleled elegance and performance in every corner of the globe.
The Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite continues to uphold the brand’s stellar reputation, blending innovative design with a profound connection to space exploration. This extraordinary timepiece is a testament to the enduring allure of the Omega Speedmaster.
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