Dark Side of the Moon: Apollo 8 via OMEGA

The Dark Side of the Moon Calibre 3869: a lunar masterpiece in motion

The OMEGA Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon houses the breathtaking calibre 3869 movement, a masterpiece of watchmaking which features a detailed lunar relief, meticulously laser-engraved on a darkened plate.

This movement, like the moon, reveals two faces: one representing the lunar surface as we see it from Earth and the other evoking the mysterious hidden side, accessible only to the eyes of astronauts. The updated design masterfully accentuates the lunar texture, achieving a play of contrasts and fine details with wheels adorned in shades of light grey and a steering wheel elegantly clad in dark grey gold.

Exceptional Design and Features

In addition to its hand-wound Co-Axial Master Chronometer movement, the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon stands out for its black anodised aluminium skeleton dial, visible through the crystal. The 44.25 mm case, polished bezel and caseback are made of black ceramic, and the tachymeter scale is filled with white "Grand Feu" enamel. The chronograph features a central seconds hand in yellow, continuing this colour scheme on the black rubber perforated bracelet with yellow interior.

The Apollo 8 rocket, immortalised in the heart of Dark Side of the Moon

The Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon also features a small seconds hand at the 9 o'clock position, designed in the shape of NASA's iconic Saturn V rocket, crafted in high-quality grade 5 titanium and adorned with white varnish details and a laser-blackened finish. On the back of the case, historic words by command module pilot Jim Lovell were engraved, creating a link to the Apollo programme and space exploration.