The relationship between timekeeping and astronomy stretches back millennia. OMEGA’s newest creation, the Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite, elevates this ancient connection to unprecedented heights. Each 43mm timepiece serves as a mechanical planetarium, combining space-worn materials with sophisticated engineering to create something truly extraordinary.
This remarkable feat of watchmaking prowess demonstrates why OMEGA remains at the forefront of horological innovation. The new release brings together genuine lunar meteorite, iron meteorite, and state-of-the-art movement technology in a package that manages to be both scientifically significant and aesthetically striking.
Cosmic materials meet mechanical mastery
A face from the stars Each dial begins its journey as a slice of iron meteorite, transformed through either black PVD or galvanic grey coating. The natural crystalline patterns formed over millions of years in space ensure no two pieces are identical. These distinctive Widmanstätten patterns serve as a reminder that the owner wears a genuine piece of cosmic history.
Dual hemisphere innovation Perhaps the most captivating feature resides at 6 o’clock, where twin Moon displays crafted from authentic lunar meteorite track the satellite’s phases. This revolutionary system shows the Moon’s illumination as viewed from both northern and southern hemispheres simultaneously. The starfield backdrop preserves a moment in history, accurately depicting the celestial arrangement visible from Bienne, Switzerland during the Apollo 11 lunar landing.
Engineering excellence The manual-winding Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 9914 powers this celestial dance. This newly developed movement achieves exceptional accuracy while remaining impervious to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss. Each movement undergoes rigorous testing by METAS, ensuring performance worthy of its space-age materials.
Distinctive variants
The dark explorer The first variant embraces darkness with its black PVD-coated meteorite dial. Eighteen-karat white gold hands and hour markers provide brilliant contrast against the cosmic backdrop, while a black ceramic bezel with white enamel tachymeter completes the sophisticated appearance.
The celestial voyager The second option features a galvanic grey meteorite dial set against a blue PVD-coated base. Blue ceramic bezel work and matching PVD-coated gold markers create a more subtle aesthetic, complemented by white gold subdial hands.
Wearing the cosmos Both versions come mounted on meticulously finished bracelets incorporating OMEGA’s patented comfort release system. This practical addition ensures the wearing experience matches the technical sophistication within.
The Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite showcases what becomes possible when traditional watchmaking expertise meets space-age materials and engineering. Through this remarkable fusion of cosmic elements and mechanical precision, OMEGA has created a watch that tells the story of humanity’s endless fascination with the stars above.
