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January 14 2025

New Omega Speedmaster Moonphase: Meteorite Dials And Enhanced Features

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Omega kicks off 2025 in spectacular fashion with the Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite, a new iteration of the moon phase complication. This timepiece, available in two striking variants, combines a refined design with advanced mechanical prowess. Here’s what makes this watch a standout addition to the Speedmaster legacy.

A Legacy of Moonphase Excellence

The Speedmaster Moonphase made its debut in 1985 and has undergone several transformations over the years. Despite being a niche favorite among enthusiasts, its unique features have ensured its continued evolution. The latest model refines the series with a smaller case size, a meteorite dial, an updated manual movement, and a redesigned bracelet.

Design and Case Details

The new Speedmaster Moonphase boasts a brushed stainless steel case measuring 43mm diameter, 13.60mm thickness (a slimmed-down profile, 3.30mm thinner than its predecessor) and 48.60mm length. Key design features include the signature lyre lugs, a box-shaped sapphire crystal, and a fixed tachymeter bezel in ceramic.

Available in black or blue, the bezel features an enamel white scale for precise readability. The case back offers an open view of the movement, while water resistance is rated at 50 meters.

Meteorite Dial with Moonphase Indicator

The highlight of the Speedmaster Moonphase is its meteorite dial, offered in two stunning finishes, one with a black PVD-coated meteorite with black accents and the other a galvanic grey-coated meteorite with blue accents.

Both dials feature a traditional three-register layout with notable differences in functionality: a 12-hour and 60-minute counter at 3 o’clock, a moonphase indicator with dual lunar meteorite moons, displaying the moon’s illumination as seen from the northern and southern hemispheres at 6 o’clock, and a running seconds combined with a pointer date at 9 o’clock.

The 18k white gold hands and applied indexes are coated with Super-LumiNova, providing enhanced legibility in low light. The blue variant includes an additional blue PVD coating on the hands and indexes, while a red-tipped chronograph seconds hand adds a sporty touch.

Manual-Wound Caliber 9914 Movement

The Speedmaster Moonphase introduces the Caliber 9914, a hand-wound version of the Caliber 9900 found in the Speedmaster 57, features a co-axial escapement, silicon balance spring, column wheel and vertical clutch. Reaching 28,800 Vph and offering up to 60 hours of power reserve thanks to its twin barrels.

New Bracelet Design and Pricing

Omega pairs the Speedmaster Moonphase with a redesigned five-row “Nixon”-style steel bracelet. It features an easy-adjustment folding clasp, ensuring a comfortable fit.

This masterpiece is available at €19,000, a worthy investment for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Conclusion

The Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite offers a refined balance of tradition and innovation. Its slimmer profile, updated manual movement, and mesmerizing meteorite dial elevate the watch to a new level of sophistication. For collectors, this release marks a significant milestone in the Speedmaster lineage.

More information at www.omegawatches.com.

General Specifications:

Brand: Omega

Model: Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite

Reference: 304.30.43.52.01.001 (black dial), 304.30.43.52.06.001 (grey dial with blue accents)

Dial: Meteorite

Lume: Super-LumiNova

Case Material: Stainless steel

Case Dimensions: 43 mm Diameter, 13.60 mm thick, 48.60 mm lug-to-lug

Crystal: Sapphire Glass

Case Back: Sapphire Glass

Water Resistance: 50 Meters

Strap: 5-row stainless steel “Nixon” bracelet with easy-adjustment folding clasp

Calibre: 9914

Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, date, moon phases

Winding: Hand-wound

Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vph)

Jewels: 45

Power Reserve: 60 Hours

Certified: Master Chronometer

Price: € 19,000

Availability: Now

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February 15 2024

Introducing The New Omega Constellation Meteorite Dials

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After the novelties in the Seamaster collection in the Planet Ocean and Aqua Terra lines that arrived almost anonymously, Omega now announces the arrival of five new watches in its Constellation collection whose main feature is the Meteorite dials.

The Constellation model, which has been present in the brand since 1952, has undergone changes over time, the most significant being in 1980 with the new “Manhattan” design and in 2019 revitalized as we know it today by Carol Didisheim, first in the female version and which a year later it would also extend to the 39mm men’s version.

The new Constellation arrives in 41mm, with the previous configuration but now with a Meteorite dial in different materials. Among the new models there are three in stainless steel, one in 18k Moonshine Gold and finally one in 18k Sedna Gold.

The Meteorite dials, which already seem to be a new year’s trend among some brands, here have as their source of origin the Muonionalusta Meteorite in Sweden, to which a PVD treatment is applied, with the exception of the silver dial in one of the steel versions, which is replaced with a galvanized treatment.

So on the outside, the watches come with the traditional Tonneau-shaped case with the dimensions of 41mm in diameter, 13.50mm in thickness and 44mm lug-to-lug distance with integrated bracelet, which feature a mainly brushed finish, while the claws and Roman numerals in positive relief by laser ablating on the bezel, crown, bevels, case back and connection links on the bracelet come with a polished finish. Fluted crown at 3 o’clock, sapphire glass on both sides and 50m water resistance.

On the dial we can find the usual layout with applied hour markers, brand logo and star from the Constellation line, three centre hands, a date window at 6 o’clock and a printed minute track.

As for the different variants, we have a steel version with a silver meteorite dial with black markers matching the tone of the ceramic bezel, another steel version with a green meteorite dial with white gold markers and a green ceramic bezel and finally in steel, one with a meteorite blue dial with white gold markers and a titanium bezel. Additionally, we have two models in gold, one in Moonshine Gold (yellow gold alloy of the brand) and another in Sedna Gold (rose gold alloy of Omega) whose material, in addition to the case, also extends to the bezel, dial and its elements, and bracelet.

Inside, the new Constellation are powered by Caliber 8900 and 8901 automatic movements for the steel and gold versions respectively, the difference being that the latter comes with a gold rotor and balance bridge. They are Chronometer certified, with co-axial escapement, operating at 25,200 Vph and offering up to 60 hours of power reserve.

The watches, which are already available in the brand’s official boutiques and authorized retailers, are priced at €10,500 for the steel version with a blue dial, €10,900 for the steel versions with a silver and green dial, and €47,800 for the Moonshine and Sedna Gold versions.

More information at www.omegawatches.com.

General Specifications:

Brand: Omega

Model: Constellation 41mm

Reference: 131.30.41.21.99.001 (steel with a silver dial), 131.30.41.21.99.002 (steel with a green dial), 131.30.41.21.99.003 (steel with a blue dial), 131.50.41.21.99.001 (moonshine gold), 131.50.41.21.99.002 (sedna gold)

Dial: Meteorite with a blue PVD / green PVD / silver galvanic, 18k Moonshine gold PVD, 18k Sedna gold PVD

Lume: Yes

Case Material: Stainless steel, 18k Moonshine gold, 18k Sedna gold

Case Dimensions: 41 mm Diameter, 13.50 mm thickness, 44 mm lug-to-lug

Crystal: Sapphire Glass

Case Back: Sapphire Glass

Water Resistance: 50 Meters

Strap: Matching case integrated bracelet with a folding clasp

Calibre: Omega 8900 (steel variants), Omega 8901 (gold variants)

Dimensions: 29 mm Diameter

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Winding: Automatic

Frequency: 3.5 Hz (25,200 Vph)

Power Reserve: 60 Hours

Jewels: 39

Certified: Master Chronometer by METAS

Price: € 10,500 (steel with a blue dial), € 10,900 (steel with a silver, steel with a green dial), € 47,800 (18k Moonshine Gold, 18k Sedna Gold)

Availability: Now

Limited Edition: No