Ceramic Dark Side Of The Moon

This timepiece is powered by the omega co axial calibre 9300.

Ceramic dark side of the moon.

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. 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. 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. Michael wale of the times described the piece as bringing tears to the eyes.

Dark side of the moon. Rhapsodized romanticized and analysed the moon has always enchanted us. Ceramic is an important part of modern omega watch production and the omega speedmaster dark side of the moon is an accumulation of that dedication to the material. 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.

This watch is a loose homage to apollo 8 astronauts who were the first ever to see the dark side of the moon. 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. My proof is the shadow. 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.

The moon is essentially grey. It recalls the astronaut jim lovell s words during the apollo 8 s lunar orbit. Look at the shadow covering them. Extending the ceramic speedmaster family.

This aptly named speedmaster uses an all new case material for the range. It puts this lémania based movement with a fantastic track record in the spotlights. Extending the ceramic speedmaster family. Rhapsodized romanticized and analysed the moon has always enchanted us.

The material is very scratch resistant and it can be finished in a variety of ways including a high polish because of its density. 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.