A brilliant move by Swatch And Omega: the introduction of the MoonSwatch, a colourful -and affordable- homage to the legendary Speedmaster Moonwatch...
The surprising collaboration fits seamlessly with the trend of luxury brands working together to create innovative new products that combine the best of both brands.
Ceramics
All designs are in patented Bioceramic, a unique blend of two-thirds ceramic and one-third material derived from castor oil. Although colours If bright yellow, pink and light blue make it immediately clear that these are not real Speedmasters, even a hardcore Moonwatch fan will struggle to spot the difference in the disign.
The Moonwatch features are all there. The asymmetrical case, the familiar tachymeter with dot above ninety and the distinctive Speedmaster subdials, all of which also work perfectly. And yes, you'll find the seconds hand ticking rather than sliding, because internally a quartz movement ticks.
Must-have
Omega's Moonwatch is legendary and a real must-have for collectors, but due to its price, not accessible to everyone. This MoonSwatch collection now makes the iconic design accessible to all fans.
The new collection comes in unique colours. Each MoonSwatch features its own mission statement, engravings and joint OMEGA X SWATCH logos on the dial and crown. The battery cover of each watch features an image of the planet the particular model is named after. Finally, a Velcro strap gives the whole thing a real astronaut look.
Price
The watches will be available in selected Swatch shops from 26 March. In the Netherlands only in Swatch Store Amsterdam and Swatch Store Rotterdam. The recommended retail price is 250 euros. More info HERE!