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Omega x Swatch: The Speedmaster Swatch, The MoonSwatch is here

THM Desk
24 Mar 2022 |
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You can now aim for the stars, while the planets sit on your wrists!

We’d only ever heard of space companies and their missions to the planets. But did you ever imagine a timepiece reaching for the planets? Swatch and Omega have done just that with their new Bioceramic Moonswatch collection. A unique take on the legendary Speedmaster Moonwatch.

A new series of eleven BIOCERAMIC timepieces named after planetary bodies has been inspired by outer space and will have you yearning for the stars. Furthermore, Carefully reimagining the assymetrical case and twisted lugs of the Speedmaster, this new collection is the same size as the Moonwatch (42mm). The BIOCERAMIC Moon-Swatch series brings the classic design with a fun twist to watch a plethora of global hobbyist.

Bioceramic Moonwatch Collection
Bioceramic Moonwatch Collection

The relationship between the plucky business that saved the Swiss Watchmaking sector and the legendary producer of the Speedmaster Moonwatch is commemorated with these humorous tributes to the planets. However, The marriage of the most advanced Swatch BIOCERAMIC material with crucial Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch design features is what propels this collection into orbit. Moreover, There's the asymmetrical casing, the tachymeter scale's signature 'dot over ninety,' and the unmistakable Speedmaster subdials.

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch | The Hour Markers
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch | The Hour Markers

The mission on the caseback of each BIOCERAMIC MOONSWATCH, along with the integrated wording reads "Reach For The Planets – Dream Big – Fly High – Explore The Universe."

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Crown
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Crown

On the reverse of each battery cover is an image of the planetary body that inspired the design.

Are you ready to board the mission? Let’s dive into the details.

Mission To The Sun

The bright sun yellow star of the show with a stylish sun-brushed style dial and a white Velcro strap. Orange is used for the chronograph seconds hand, subdial hands, and tachymeter scale. White background for the subdials and bezel.

Mission To The Sun | Omega x Swatch Speedmaster
Mission To The Sun

Mission To Mercury

This watch is serious about business, with its deep grey colour and metallic grey VELCRO strap. White is used for the chronograph seconds hand, subdial hands, and tachymeter scale. The bezel and subdials have a black background.

Mission To Mercury | Omega x Swatch Speedmaster
Mission To Mercury

Mission To Venus

The white Velcro strap on this strong timepiece contrasts beautifully with the powdered pastel pink. A touch of feminine elegance is added by oval subdials with diamond-like embellishments on the edges. The hands for the hours, minutes, chronograph seconds, and counter are all pink.

Mission To Venus | Omega x Swatch Speedmaster
Mission To Venus

Mission On Earth

This earthy green timepiece with a navy blue VELCRO strap will appeal to eco-astronauts. Similarly, Brown is used for the chronograph seconds and counter hands. White subdials are used. The tachymeter scale on the blue bezel background is also blue.

Mission On Earth | Omega x Swatch Speedmaster
Mission On Earth

Mission To The Moon

With this steel grey watch and a black VELCRO strap, you can get (nearly) genuine. Like the original Moonwatch, all of the hands and the tachymeter scale are white. Similarly, This watch follows the exact design of the Omega Speedmaster.

Mission To The Moon | Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch
Mission To The Moon

Mission To Mars

The hands of this "Alaska Project" watch is made of fiery red tones. The scorching red tones contrast with the bright white dial and VELCRO strap on this ode to Mars. However, The chronograph seconds hand is red, while the hours and minutes subdials each have their own red hands in the shape of a spacecraft.

Mission To Mars | Omega x Swatch Speedmaster
Mission To Mars

Mission To Jupiter

A bronze-colored collectible with an orange "Ultraman" seconds hand is feature on this watch. Moreover, This watch features delicate beige tones wonderfully complemented with a black VELCRO strap for those who prefer to keep things basic. Furthermore, The seconds hand and subdial hands on the chronograph are orange.

Mission To Jupiter | Omega x Swatch Speedmaster
Mission To Jupiter

Mission To Saturn

The sandy, cold beige tones contrast wonderfully with the brown dial and VELCRO strap on this model. Brown also appears on the chronograph seconds hand, subdial hands, and tachymeter scale background. Furthermore, Saturn's rings are depicte on the seconds subdial.

Mission To Saturn | Omega x Swatch Speedmaster
Mission To Saturn

Mission To Uranus

This watch pays homage to the Greek god of the sky in a pale blue hue. However, This Mission piece is a pastel breezy blue with a brilliant white VELCRO strap. Although, White is use for the Chronograph seconds hand, counter hands, and tachymeter scale background.

Mission To Uranus | Omega x Swatch Speedmaster
Mission To Uranus

Mission To Neptune

Mainly, This watch is great for lovers of the dark, with its strong blend of deep navy blue tones and black VELCRO strap. Furthermore, The chronograph seconds hand, subdial hands, and tachymeter scale, on the other hand, are all white. It will be perfect for students as well as the essaynow.net service. With him you will feel confident.

Mission To Neptune | Omega x Swatch Speedmaster
Mission To Neptune

Mission To Pluto

Moreover, The light cool grey tones contrast with the dark grey Omega X Swatch VELCRO strap of this watch, which is dedicate to the "dwarf" planet in grey and burgundy. Similarly, The chronograph seconds hand and subdial hands are black, with two burgundy tones on the counters and bezel backdrop.

Mission To Pluto | Omega x Swatch Speedmaster
Mission To Pluto

The OMEGA X SWATCH logo, as well as the original Speedmaster emblem and the new MoonSwatch logo, appear on all dials. However, The glass construction, the "hidden" S integrated into the centre of the crystal, the fine and sophisticated circular pattern on the dial outer ring and subdials. Similarly, the sharp and smooth lugs construction, the iconic "dot over 90" detail on the tachymeter scaled bezel, and, of course, the unique. Similarly, Bioceramic touch are all shared by all models and represent a passionate love for details. However, Superluminova is use on the hours, minutes, chronograph seconds hands, and hour markers for a flawless glow in the dark.

All the new Omega X Swatch watches are price at INR 19,838 approximately, however the big question from an Indian perspective is the ambiguity of the availability particularly after the frenzy this collection has created on the internet. However, for now all we can tell you is that these watches will be available in select Swatch stores from March 26. Where in India?, we’ll keep you posted…