OMEGA Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite: A Celestial Tribute
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Few watches have a history as legendary as the OMEGA Speedmaster. Introduced in 1957 as a precision chronograph for motorsport, the Speedmaster quickly transcended its original purpose. By the 1960s, it had become the official timepiece for NASA astronauts, selected after rigorous testing for its durability and reliability. The defining moment came on July 20, 1969, when Buzz Aldrin wore his OMEGA Speedmaster Professional on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission—securing its place in history as the first watch worn on the lunar surface.
Now, over five decades later, the Speedmaster continues to honor its spacefaring heritage with the Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite, a breathtaking timepiece that quite literally brings the Moon to your wrist.
A Watch Crafted from the Cosmos
The 43 mm stainless steel case houses a dial unlike any other—the face of the watch is made from real iron meteorite, an ancient material that fell from space and naturally developed ribbon-like Widmanstätten patterns over millions of years. No two dials are alike, making each watch a one-of-a-kind celestial artifact. The dial comes in two variations:
Black PVD-coated meteorite with 18K white gold hands and a black ceramic bezel featuring a white enamel tachymeter scale.
Galvanic grey meteorite with blue PVD-coated hands and a blue ceramic bezel, offering a striking contrast.
The Moonphase Like Never Before
At 6 o’clock, OMEGA takes the Moonphase complication to new heights. Instead of a standard moon disc, this watch features two cabochon Moons, each crafted from genuine Moon meteorite. The moons rotate in harmony with the lunar cycles, displaying the changing illuminations of the northern and southern hemispheres. Adding to its astronomical accuracy, the stars in the background are positioned exactly as they appeared on the night Apollo 11 landed on the Moon, as seen from OMEGA’s home in Bienne, Switzerland.
Cutting-Edge Precision
Beneath the meteorite dial lies OMEGA’s new Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 9914, a manual-winding movement designed for ultimate precision and durability. Certified by METAS, it boasts:
- Anti-magnetic resistance up to 15,000 gauss
- A 60-minute and 12-hour recorder at 3 o’clock
- A Small Seconds subdial and date display at 9 o’clock, with a red anodized aluminum hand
- A stop-seconds mechanism for precise time setting
This movement is visible through a flat sapphire crystal caseback, allowing a glimpse into OMEGA’s watchmaking mastery.
A Modern Classic for Space Enthusiasts
Each model is fitted with a polished and brushed stainless steel bracelet, complete with OMEGA’s patented comfort release adjustment system for a perfect fit. Whether you’re an astronomy lover, watch collector, or history enthusiast, the Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite is a symbol of human ingenuity and our endless fascination with space.
With its unparalleled legacy and innovative craftsmanship, the Speedmaster remains the Moonwatch of choice, now more celestial than ever.
