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Swatch and Omega revealed the MoonSwatch, a limited-edition chronograph honoring Apollo 11, featuring Omega’s 18K Moonshine Gold (11 grams) and priced at $570. The watch isn’t sold in stores; eligible buyers must complete an online ESTA-like application (32 questions) on Swatch’s site, open July 16, with a July 21 deadline. Only 1,969 applicants will be approved to purchase and pick up the watch at Swatch stores.
Sotheby’s New York Space Exploration auction lists nearly two dozen Buzz Aldrin–owned watches, mostly Omegas, including a Jaeger-LeCoultre Shark Deep Sea Chronograph and several Speedmasters; bidding is open online ahead of live sessions on July 15. Notably, Aldrin’s moon-landing Speedmaster won’t be sold since it belongs to the U.S. government, but other Aldrin pieces—plus a box of commemorative watches—illustrate his lifelong passion for exploration, diving, and collecting. The sale reflects ongoing interest in neo-vintage and heritage watches, though the author doubts it will break records, given shifting collector tastes toward different watch categories.
Omega has officially released a new white-dialed version of the iconic Speedmaster Professional, known as the "Moonwatch," which has been highly anticipated since it was spotted on Daniel Craig's wrist last November. This new iteration features a lacquered white dial with applied black indices and hands, red dial text, and various strap options, while retaining the hand-wound Omega Caliber 3861 movement and classic design elements. The release is expected to be highly desirable among watch collectors due to its unique historical references and subtle design tweaks.