Speedmaster "Dark Side of the Moon" Apollo 8 Black Ceramic Men's Watch
Code: 31092445001001
DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
APOLLO 8
A TRIBUTE TO THE MISSION
In 1968, the Apollo 8 crew became the first humans to ever see the far side of the moon. In tribute, OMEGA has produced this bold ceramic chronograph with a skeletonised dial, a Saturn V rocket hand, and a decorated movement that depicts the lunar surface.
The Saturn V Hand
At 9 o’clock, the small-seconds hand in grade 5 titanium is shaped like NASA’s Saturn V rocket. The 3D structure is obtained by laser turning, while the colours are achieved with white varnish, ablation, and laser blackening.
The Colours
To contrast the black and grey colourway of this watch, the design includes a varnished yellow central seconds hand, as well as tachymeter scale filled with white “Grand Feu” enamel.
The Caseback
Around the transparent caseback, the words "WE'LL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE" reference Jim Lovell’s final words spoken to ground control just before Apollo 8 travelled to the far side of the moon.
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