The Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon watch is a stylish homage to the astronauts of Apollo 8, who were among the first people to get a glimpse of the far side of the moon.
The Dark Side of the Moon's precision and design pays tribute to the original 1957 Omega Speedmaster chronograph, which became an icon after it was worn by some of the first space travelers. This new take on the Speedmaster has a lightweight design in black ceramic, with high-visibility Super-LumiNova points on its watch face—optimal for deep space exploration, as well as navigating those very dark corners of the Earth.
The black zirconium oxide ceramic dial is framed with polished ceramic and controls that operate independently, making the watch highly accurate and at no risk for accidental changes to the time. To round out the timepiece, the Dark Side of the Moon has a super durable coated nylon strap with subtle interior red stitching that's simple, timeless and universally stylish.
During the evening of Omega's Dark Side of the Moon launch at Cedar Lake in New York, the stars—Coco Rocha, Patrick Wilson, Taylor Schilling and Jaime King—truly came out to celebrate.
Precision Lunar Chronographs
The Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Honors Apollo 8 (SPONSORED)
Trend Themes
1. Lunar-inspired Watches - There is an opportunity to create a market for watches that are inspired by space and lunar exploration.
2. Ceramic Watches - Innovations in ceramic materials can lead to more lightweight, durable, and precise watches for various applications.
3. Independent Control Watches - Despite potential applications in high-precision and high-stakes environments, independent-control watches are still a largely unexplored design space.
Industry Implications
1. Watchmaking Industry - The watchmaking industry can take inspiration from space exploration to create new designs and materials.
2. Space Exploration Industry - Ceramic and other advanced materials used in space exploration can be applied to develop more durable watches.
3. Racing Industry - The precision and durability of ceramic watches can make them suitable for high-performance racing environments.