Ceramic Dark Side Of The Moon

The moon is essentially grey.

Ceramic dark side of the moon.

The 44 25mm case made of ceramic has all the pros the original dark side of the moon has had as well and the hand wound caliber 1869 movement is a feast for the eyes and visible on both sides of the watch. They partially reveal the dark side of the moon or almost dark side because earth cannot view this part of the moon but a little sun light does hit part of it. It recalls the astronaut jim lovell s words during the apollo 8 s lunar orbit. It puts this lémania based movement with a fantastic track record in the spotlights.

Look at the shadow covering them. Inspired by the lunar dust that preserved the human footprints on the moon this watch is crafted from white ceramic innovatively transformed to a metallic grey. Extending the ceramic speedmaster family. My proof is the shadow.

Rhapsodized romanticized and analysed the moon has always enchanted us. Dark side of the moon. This timepiece is powered by the omega co axial calibre 9300. Extending the ceramic speedmaster family.

It was the adventures and the accomplishments of the apollo 8 astronauts that inspired the all black ceramic speedmaster dark side of the moon but it is the mystique of the earth s nightlight that has spurred the creation of four new omega timepieces that are now part of the collection. The white dots which so many inexperienced people have called photo flaws are real. Engraved on the ceramic caseback just above the sapphire crystal are the words dark side of the moon an appropriate tribute to this speedmaster s heritage and captivating design. A piece for assorted lunatics as it was then known was performed in the presence of an assembled press on 17 february 1972 more than a year before its release at the rainbow theatre and was critically acclaimed.

This watch is a loose homage to apollo 8 astronauts who were the first ever to see the dark side of the moon. The material is very scratch resistant and it can be finished in a variety of ways including a high polish because of its density. Michael wale of the times described the piece as bringing tears to the eyes. What makes this particular ceramic case special is the finishing and this is a really important point with regards to understanding the larger appeal of the watch.

Comparing the original dark side of the moon ceramic buckle version 311 92 44 51 01 003 with the new deployant or foldover clasp version 311 92 44 51 01 007. It was the adventures and the accomplishments of the apollo 8 astronauts that inspired the all black ceramic speedmaster dark side of the moon but it is the mystique of the earth s nightlight that has spurred the creation of four new omega timepieces that are now part of the collection.