# Perforated Black Timepieces OMEGA Drops the Black Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-speedmaster References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/omega-speedmaster-dark-side-of-the-moon-apollo-8) & [omegawatches](https://www.omegawatches.com/watches/speedmaster/moonwatch/product/) Popular watchmaker label OMEGA delivers the Black Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 watch. This is the label's [latest Speedmaster model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-speedmaster-milano-cortina-2026) and it takes a step towards the dark side with its captivating [dark colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-planet-ii-black-star), with perforated details and bright yellow accents. The timepiece is propelled by a black bridge version customized just for the new watch, and it's recognized as the OMEGA Caliber 1869. The Black Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 is also water resistant with a casing constructed from a 44.25mm [black zirconium oxide ceramic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seamaster-planet) in black. The hands and markets use the Super-LumiNova, and it promises to have up to 48 hours in power reserve. On the back of the timepiece, there is a visual on the interior of the watch, as well as quotes that read "WE'LL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE," along with the name of the piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dark Timepieces:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for watchmakers to use dark colorways and perforated details for their timepieces. - **Customized Watch Bridges:** Watchmakers can explore new customization options for watch bridges to make their timepieces stand out. - **Innovative Casing Materials:** The use of innovative materials like zirconium oxide ceramic in watch casings present an opportunity for experimentation and differentiation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watchmaking:** Watchmakers can incorporate the trends of dark colorways, customized watch bridges, and innovative casing materials into their designs. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods companies can use these trends to create unique and high-end timepieces for their customers. - **Fashion/accessories:** Fashion and accessory brands can expand their product lines by incorporating these trends into their watch collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ceramic Premium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedmaster-moonwatch.md) - [Opulent Glossy White Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-speedmaster-moonwatch-professional.md) - [Space Exploration-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-snoopy-moonswatch.md) - [Military-Spec Reworked Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedmaster-pilot.md) - [Vintage Aerospace-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-speedmaster-pilot-flight-qualified.md) - [Olympic Winter Sport Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-speedmaster-milano-cortina-2026.md) - [Darkly Oceanic Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-150m-turquoise.md) - [Pink-Hued Lunar Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-x-swatch-mission-to-the-pink-moonphase.md) - [Black Lacquer Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-150m.md)