Get ready for a thrilling addition to the Omega Speedmaster collection! The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Black & White is here, and it's a modern twist on a timeless classic.
Omega has unveiled two stunning new variations of the iconic Moonwatch, featuring reverse panda dials that will captivate any watch enthusiast. With a sleek stainless steel or luxurious 18K Moonshine Gold case, these timepieces offer a familiar yet refreshed design.
What sets these Moonwatches apart? The dials are crafted from two lacquered plates, creating a stunning contrast. The top layer boasts an ultra-glossy black finish, while the subdials reveal a brilliant white underneath. Each dial layer showcases printed markers and numerals in inverted colors, with the main minute track and text in white and the registers in black. The hands and markers match the case metal, hinting at the sapphire-sandwich construction, a departure from the traditional hesalite.
But here's where it gets controversial... Omega has upgraded the bezel insert from aluminum to ceramic, a detail rarely seen in current Moonwatch models. This modern touch, along with the ceramic bezel's white enamel tachymeter, adds a unique twist to the classic design. It's a move that will surely appeal to collectors seeking a contemporary take on Omega's legendary chronograph.
Under the hood, you'll find the reliable Calibre 3861 chronograph movement, manually wound and featuring Omega's free sprung balance and co-axial escapement. This movement has been certified by METAS, ensuring precision and reliability.
The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Black & White is now available, with the steel model priced at $10,400 and the Moonshine Gold model at $49,300. These new additions are a welcome surprise, offering a fresh take on the iconic Moonwatch without replacing the classics.
What we love about these new Moonwatches is their alignment with Omega's modern design language. While the community cherishes the original Moonwatch for its faithfulness to the 60s models, these new versions shine with a contemporary appeal. The ceramic bezel and glossy dial give them a unique, upmarket feel.
I had the pleasure of seeing these in person, and they certainly make an impression. They feel slightly chunkier than the classics, which is a result of the thicker dial construction. The pronounced sinking of the subdials adds to their unique character.
Here's a breakdown of the key specifications:
- Brand: Omega
- Model: Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Black and White
- Reference Number: 310.30.42.50.01.004 (Steel), 310.60.42.50.01.002 (Gold)
- Diameter: 42mm
- Thickness: 13.54mm
- Case Material: Stainless steel, 18k Moonshine Gold
- Dial Color: Double plate "step" dial, polished black varnished and lacquered with rhodium-plated subdial frames and polished white varnished and lacquered subdials
- Indexes: Rhodium-plated or diamond-polished hour-markers
- Lume: Hands and markers filled with white Super-Luminova (green emission), with lume plots on the edge of the markers
- Water Resistance: 50m
- Strap/Bracelet: Case-matching bracelet with polished sides and OMEGA's patented comfort release adjustment system (2 positions, 2.30mm), fitting 20 mm between lugs and 15 mm on the clasp
The Movement:
- Caliber: OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861
- Functions: Hours, minutes, small-seconds at 9 o'clock, chronograph, 30-minute recorder at 3 o'clock, 12-hour recorder at 6 o'clock
- Power Reserve: 50 hours
- Winding: Manual
- Frequency: 21,600 A/h (3 Hz)
- Jewels: 26
- Chronometer Certified: METAS certified
- Additional Details: OMEGA free sprung-balance, Co-Axial Escapement, NIVACHOC
Pricing & Availability:
- Price: $10,400 (Steel), $49,300 (Gold)
- Availability: Now
- Limited Edition: No
For more details, visit Omega's website: Omega Speedmaster Collection
What do you think of this modern interpretation of the Moonwatch? Do you prefer the classic or the contemporary? Let us know in the comments!
