In the ever-expanding universe of luxury timepieces, the collaboration between OMEGA and Swatch has created waves throughout 2023 with their sought-after Moonswatch releases. As the year draws to a close, enthusiasts are gearing up for the final crescendo – the limited edition ‘Mission to the Moon,’ a unique timepiece that encapsulates the essence of the cold moon.
As 2023’s final full moon, known as the Cold Moon, illuminates the sky on December 26th, OMEGA and Swatch unveil the Mission to the Moon on December 27th, aligning with the celestial event. The Cold Moon, which serves as the inspiration for the watch’s seconds hand, occurs only once a month during the full moon in winter.
The OMEGA x Swatch Moonswatch Gold Mission to the Moon stands out with its distinctive design. The 42.00 mm case is crafted from bioceramic, with a lug-to-lug distance of 47.30 mm, ensuring a comfortable wrist fit. What truly sets this timepiece apart is the seconds hand, fashioned from OMEGA’s Moonshine Gold with a unique snowflake pattern that pays homage to the Cold Moon, creating an interesting visual experience. Additionally, Swatch announced that the watch has a secret detail that glows in the dark and adds an element of mystery to this limited edition Moonswatch. It also features a tachymeter scale, the iconic ‘dot over 90’ detail on the tachymeter scaled bezel, the iconic Speedmaster logo, the new MoonSwatch logo, water resistance up to 100 meters, and powered by a quartz movement. It comes with a Velcro strap.
The collaboration’s relentless success throughout the year has solidified Moonswatch’s status as a phenomenon, offering an affordable yet luxurious interpretation of the classic Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch.
For those eager to secure this distinctive timepiece, the Mission to the Moon will be exclusively available at select Swatch stores starting December 27th to coincide with the cold moon phenomenon. Priced at $300, this limited edition’s availability is limited to a handful of Swatch boutiques, including prominent locations such as Times Square in New York, Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas, and Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. For more information on the OMEGA x Swatch Moonswatch Gold Mission to the Moon, please visit the Swatch website.
