Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8

Having been present at all six lunar landings in history, the legendary OMEGA Speedmaster is a true icon of space exploration and OMEGA’s pioneering spirit.

In this 44.25 mm model, the story of the Speedmaster aboard the Apollo 8 mission is celebrated through the darkened movement, with laser ablation on the main plate and bridges to represent the moon’s surface. In this 44.25 mm model, the story of the Speedmaster aboard the Apollo 8 mission is celebrated through the darkened movement, with laser ablation on the main plate and bridges to represent the moon’s surface. The near side can be admired through the black anodized aluminum skeletonized dial, and the far side is visible through the case back.

Presented with a black perforated rubber strap with yellow rubber inside, the watch is entirely crafted in black ceramic and includes yellow-lacquered chronograph seconds hands and a laser-engraved tachymeter scale on the bezel filled with white enamel. The small seconds subdial (patent pending) also includes a grade 5 titanium hand shaped like the Saturn V rocket. This 3D shape is achieved by laser turning, while the colours are obtained by white varnish, ablation, and laser darkening.

The specially decorated movement is the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3869, while engravings on the case back include “APOLLO 8, DEC 1968”, “DARK SIDE OF THE MOON”, “WE’LL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE” and “CO-AXIAL MASTER CHRONOMETER”

Anti-magnetic, Chronograph, Transparent case back.

Lug width

21 mm

Lug to lug

50 mm

Thickness

12.97 mm

Case diameter

44.25 mm

Case

Black ceramic

Dial colour

Black

Crystal

Scratch-resistant sapphire

Water resistance

3 bars

Calibre

OMEGA 3869

Movement

Mechanical

Strap colour

Black and Yellow

Clasp type

Folding clasp

Clasp material

Rubber