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technology1 hour ago•6 min saved

Omega Revives the Reduced Era in a 38mm Speedmaster

Omega unveiled a 38mm Speedmaster that channels the classic Speedmaster Reduced: an automatic Cal. 3332 movement (no METAS), Moonwatch-inspired dial and bezel with the dot-over-90, 100m water resistance, a hippocampus-engraved caseback, and a $6,500 price with several steel variants. The design blends Reduced-era cues with modern Moonwatch styling, effectively reviving the smaller, more affordable Speedmaster feel without carrying the original name.

via Gear Patrol|

#38mm #chronograph #omega

technology12 hours ago•5 min saved

Omega Unveils a Sleek 38mm Speedmaster Mini Moonwatch

Omega launches a 38mm Speedmaster line with Moonwatch-inspired bezels and rounded subdials, powered by Caliber 3330 (date models) and 3332 (no-date), including a $6,500 black-dial version and an $11,700 ivory-cappuccino variant, marketed as a compact, wearable homage to the Moonwatch.

via WIRED|

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technology15 hours ago•10 min saved

Omega Refreshes the Speedmaster 38mm with Moonwatch-inspired Design, Debuting Seven Variants

Omega reveals a new generation of the Speedmaster 38mm, dropping the oval subdials in favor of a Moonwatch‑style look, a wider bezel, and an updated 5‑link bracelet with Omega’s micro‑adjust. Seven variants span steel, bi‑metal, and diamond‑set bezels, including black, white, silver, ivory, and Moonshine/ Sedna gold accents, all using Caliber 3330 or 3332, in a 38mm case about 14.75mm thick. Prices start at $6,500 (steel) and rise to around $13,100 for diamond models, with availability listed as now. The piece notes the refresh is aesthetically strong but wishes for slimmer proportions and a new caliber in the future.

via Hodinkee|

#horology #moonwatch #omega

technology19 days ago•7 min saved

Six Years With the Omega Speedmaster Calibre 321: A Modern Steel Icon That Wears Like a Dream

Six years with the Calibre 321 Speedmaster show it as the standout modern steel Speedmaster: it wears like a high-end piece thanks to the galvanic dial, meticulous finishing, and hand-assembled movement, even without Master Chronometer certification or strong water resistance. Magnetism issues were quickly resolved under warranty, and at about €17,100 it’s pricier than the standard Moonwatch, but the author would buy it again if budget allows, with a vintage 105.003 as a compelling alternative.

via Fratello Watches|

#calibre-321 #horology #omega

technology1 month ago•23 min saved

Omega Speedmaster: From Racing Chronograph to Moonwatch Legend

Originally launched in 1957 as a racing chronograph, the Omega Speedmaster evolved into NASA’s Moonwatch after rigorous testing, becoming the first watch worn on the Moon and the only wristwatch qualified for EVA; through Gemini, Apollo 11, and Apollo 13, its Caliber 321 and later evolutions (861, 1861, 3861) powered astronauts and demonstrated enduring reliability, while modern variants—including FOIS, Dark Side of the Moon, Gray Side, Moonshine Gold, and the Silver Snoopy Award editions—continue to showcase its blend of iconic design and advanced horology.

via Revolution Watch|

#apollo #moonwatch #nasa

lifestyle1 month ago•11 min saved

Five MoonSwatch Icons: The Best Omega × Swatch Bioceramic Picks

Fratello highlights five MoonSwatch favorites from the over-30 releases: Mission to Mars (red Bioceramic with white bezel and NASA-inspired hands), Mission on Earth – Lava (radial dial with Ultraman cues), MoonSwatch Mission to the Moonphase – Full Moon, aka White Snoopy (moonphase and UV features), MoonSwatch 1965 (NASA-qualification-inspired dial details visible under UV), and MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon 1969 (18K Moonshine Gold with LE numbering). All share the same 42mm Bioceramic case and ETA quartz movement, and prices range from about €275 to €600.

via Fratello Watches|

#lifestyle #limited-edition #moonswatch

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

MoonSwatch ESTA Turns Limited Watch Release Into Online Quiz Gate

Omega and Swatch unveil the MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon 1969, a 1,969-piece bioceramic edition sold via the new Electronic Swatch Timepiece Application (ESTA), an online 32-question application with a 2h15m time limit reviewed by an internal jury to deter bots; successful applicants buy online and pick up at a Swatch store. The launch follows controversy from the AP x Swatch Royal Pop and has faced traffic and bot concerns on ESTA, prompting talk of a more human-centric, experiential approach to exclusives.

via Time+Tide Watches|

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business1 month ago•6 min saved

MoonSwatch ESTA Could Redefine How Limited Watches Drop

Omega and Swatch unveil the MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon 1969, a 1,969‑piece limited edition sold through an Electronic Swatch Timepiece Application (ESTA). The 32-question online quiz, plus a 2h15m completion window and an internal jury review, are meant to curb flippers and bot-driven drops seen with past launches. Early site traffic chaos and skepticism over whether human reviewers will fairly select winners mark the first test of this new digital release approach, with applications open until July 21 11:59 pm CEST.

via Time+Tide Watches|

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business1 month ago•3 min saved

MoonSwatch 18K Gold Edition Drops With 32-Question Gate

Swatch and Omega unveil a new MoonSwatch model — Mission to the Moon 1969 — featuring a dial, hands, crown, and pushers in 18k gold, crafted from 1960s Omega spare parts. Only 1,969 pieces will be made and released for a 24-hour window around July 21–22. The watch is priced under £500, with the vintage gold price basis. Access isn’t automatic: applicants must complete a 32-question Omega history questionnaire within 2 hours 15 minutes, and those who pass receive the gold watch. The release follows 2026 hype from Swatch collaborations like the Royal Pop, which triggered global crowds and chaos at several stores.

via Something About Rocks|

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business1 month ago•2 min saved

MoonSwatch Goes for Gold: Swatch and Omega Unveil 18K Moonshine Edition

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.

via USA Today|

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business1 month ago•5 min saved

Swatch Turns MoonSwatch Release Into an Application Lottery

Swatch’s MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon 1969 isn’t a simple buy: only 1,969 pieces will be allocated through the Electronic Swatch Timepiece Application (ESTA). Each quartz MoonSwatch uses 11 grams of 18-karat Omega Moonshine Gold recycled from Omega spare parts and is priced at CHF 500 using the gold rate from July 21, 1969; applicants must complete a 32-question form and, if selected, purchase and pick up in-store on the Apollo 11 anniversary. The 42mm Bioceramic watch remains standard MoonSwatch sizing, with 3-bar water resistance, but the real lure is the material and narrative—real gold tied to Omega’s history and a hype-driven release rather than a conventional sale.

via WatchTime|

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technology1 month ago•5 min saved

MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon 1969 Brings Omega Gold Into a 1,969-Piece Limited Edition

Swatch's MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon 1969 commemorates Apollo 11 with a 42mm quartz chronograph featuring an all-18K Moonshine gold dial, hands, and crown sourced from Omega archives for about 11 grams of gold per watch. Limited to 1,969 pieces and priced at $570, the release uses an “Electronic Swatch Timepiece Application” with a 2 minute 15 second purchase window and guaranteed store pickup to curb chaotic rollouts.

via Gear Patrol|

#apollo11 #limitededition #moonshinegold

gear1 month ago•4 min saved

Swatch Drops 1,969-Piece Gold MoonSwatch via Online Lottery

Swatch introduces the Mission to the Moon 1969 MoonSwatch, a limited 1,969-piece run with dial, hands, crown, and pushers made from Omega 18K Moonshine Gold. Priced around $620, the watch will be sold online through an ESTA-like lottery application (32 questions) open to 1,969 winners. Applications must be completed by July 21, and Swatch aims to avoid the chaos of past Royal Pop launches by moving purchases online, with the gold reportedly sourced from Omega spare parts dating to 1969.

via WIRED|

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business1 month ago•1 min saved

MoonSwatch Goes 18K Moonshine Gold in 1,969-Piece Apollo 11 Tribute

Swatch and Omega unveil a limited MoonSwatch, the Mission to the Moon 1969, built around 18-carat Moonshine Gold sourced from Apollo 11 spare parts; only 1,969 pieces priced at £520, with the dial, hands, crown and pushers made from Moonshine Gold (11 g total). Buyers must apply via a 32-question form and complete it within 2 hours 15 minutes, after which eligible respondents are offered a purchase slot for the commemorative watch.

via Esquire|

#apollo11 #business #moonshine-gold

business1 month ago•16 min saved

Buzz Aldrin’s Watches Set for Sotheby’s New York Space Auction

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.

via Hodinkee|

#business #buzz-aldrin #moonwatch