Fresh off the release of its luxurious platinum-cased Speedmaster the other day, Omega has yet again unveiled a new version of the iconic Moonwatch. This time tapping the Moonphase version of the chronograph, the two references feature some meteorite pieces, a new hand-wound movement, and some other cool details.
These Updates Rock
Debuting in 1985, the Moonphase version of the Speedmaster was a logical evolution of the watch that once accompanied Apollo 11 astronauts to the Moon. This variant was recently updated in 2016 with a 44.25mm case diameter and Master Chronometer caliber. The watches you see before you today, however, are not those watches.
Dropping the stainless steel case size down to a relatively more wearable 43mm, the Moonwatch Moonphase references are significantly thinner, now at 13.6mm (from 16.9mm). Available in black PVD-coated meteorite with black counters or galvanic gray-coated meteorite with blue counters (with matching black and blue ceramic tachymeter bezels, respectively), the watches both feature 18k white gold hour markers and hands for an elevated touch. The new watches also feature a cool new bracelet design with a combination of brushed and polished steel with a clasp closure.
However, the main selling point — for us at least — is the new moonphase indicator. Featuring a pair of realistic-looking cabochon Moons made from actual Moon meteorites, these rotating rocks will display the current phase of the Moon in both the northern and southern hemispheres. But that’s not the coolest part; the seemingly arbitrary stars in the faux night sky behind the Moons emulate the actual position of the stars on the night of July 20, 1969, when the actual Moon landing occurred, as viewed from Omega’s headquarters in Switzerland.
A Few Similarities
While there are a lot of changes with this new release, a few features remain the same. For starters, the asymmetrical case with lyre lugs retains the classic ethos of the Moonwatch, along with the fixed ceramic bezel, box sapphire crystal, and 50m of water resistance. Likewise, the two registers above the moonphase subdial feature the typical calendar display on the right side and hour-minute indicator on the left.
Through the exhibition caseback, you’ll notice the Master Chronometer-certified in-house Caliber 9914, which is technically a new manual-winding movement but takes after the bases of the Caliber 9908 and 9900 of other Speedmaster references. Nevertheless, the moonphase and date complications, which are typically powered by automatic movements, are the difference this time around.
Spec Sheet
Case Size: 43mm
Case Thickness: 13.6mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 50m
Movement: Master Chronometer-certified in-house Caliber 9914 manually-wound
Band: Stainless steel bracelet
Limited Edition?: No
Pricing & Availability
Not limited in edition size, the 2025 Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite watches are available for $17,100. Head over to Omega’s website to purchase one for yourself.
Recap
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite
Omega updates its Speedmaster Moonphase with meteorite dials and a cool new moonphase indicator that depicts the stars in the exact position they were during the 1969 Moon landing.
