The Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Returns
Refined, updated, but still ceramic.
Introduced over a decade ago, the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon was an instant success—a breathtaking sight, timeless—as the first Speedmaster ever made of ceramic. Now, Omega has refined and reimagined the concept—reducing the case thickness by nearly 1mm—while retaining the all-ceramic construction and unique aesthetic.
The new Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon (DSOTM) is available for the first time in four models. The first two closely mirror the original, even featuring the same automatic caliber 9900, but with slimmer dimensions. Even more noteworthy is the manual-winding version, equipped with caliber 9908, the first DSOTM model to feature this movement, contributing to its even slimmer dimensions. Furthermore, it lacks a date display.
The Speedmaster Grey Moon (GSOTM), the final of the four models, is also manually wound but powered by the renowned caliber 3861 from the historic Moonwatch. Both the front and back of the watch feature a lunar-textured finish, a texture first seen on the Apollo 8 edition.
The Speedmaster collection offers a dazzling array of features that dazzle contemporary collectors. While this could be considered a criticism, it demonstrates Omega's industrial prowess, enabling it to offer a wide range of objectively high-quality watches equipped with top-tier chronograph movements without keeping customers waiting.
Whether in gray or black, these watches are instantly recognizable as Speedmasters by their iconic case silhouette. At 44.25 mm thick, they are thicker than the classic Speedmaster Moonwatch. However, the new DSOTM is even thinner than the original, with the automatic version measuring just over 15 mm (compared to over 16 mm for the previous model).
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The exquisite finishing of the Omega case is commendable. Its surface treatment, a blend of brushed and polished finishes, mirrors that of the stainless steel models, while also offering the unique scratch resistance of ceramic (and other exotic materials). This has always been a highlight of the DSOTM collection, lending the watches a luxurious look and feel. The ceramic dial is equally pleasing to the eye.
The sense of luxury is key, as the all-gray to all-black color scheme restricts legibility; this isn't a traditional tool watch, but rather a high-end version of a classic.
At first glance, these four new watches appear similar, but they actually house three different Master Chronometer-certified movements, each equipped with the brand's latest-generation Co-Axial escapement. Notably absent, however, is the Pirate regulating organ. This system, introduced in a watch two years ago, has yet to be further expanded across the brand's movement portfolio. This omission is puzzling, but it in no way detracts from the fact that Omega's modern movements are among the most advanced in the industry in terms of materials and performance.
True to the Original
The two automatic caliber 9900 models bear a striking resemblance to the successful 2013 DSOTM original, featuring an integrated vertical clutch chronograph, elapsed minutes and hours readout via a co-axial register at 3 o'clock, and a separate date window at 6 o'clock.
The Black Edition, arguably the more striking of the two watches, lives up to its name with an all-matte black dial and matching hands. Even the movement and its engravings are coated in black. The trend for all-black watches may be fading, but that hasn't stopped Omega from pushing the theme to its extremes.
Clean Manual Winding
For those seeking an even slimmer watch, DSOTM also debuts the manual-winding caliber 9908.
Originally developed for the multi-scale Chronoscope, the 9908 caliber eliminates the automatic winding system and date window, resulting in a more attractive 13mm case thickness. Visually, the manually wound DSOTM watch features a triangular red chronograph seconds hand, a nod to historical Speedmaster models. Its tip is not luminescent like the other models, and it bears the red Speedmaster inscription.
Though manually wound, this movement should not be confused with the caliber 3869, adapted from the caliber 3861 used in the upgraded Speedmaster Professional used by the GSOTM.
The caliber 9908 is quite different. Like its automatic sibling, it utilizes a vertical clutch and column wheel, which explains the relatively plain-looking case back. The slimmer profile should satisfy most skeptics, although it's by no means exceptionally thin and is thicker than some other ceramic automatic chronographs.
The Gray Side
The gray version is a distinct product, both visually and technically distinct from the traditional DSOTM edition. The most obvious difference is the dial. Rather than a smooth black ceramic disc, it features a high-fidelity laser ablation technique that recreates the lunar surface, first unveiled in 2018.
The matte gray dial is impressively textured and imbued with a unique character. While the lunar theme may be overly conspicuous for some, it perfectly suits the Speedmaster collection.
The dial is also partially skeletonized, allowing for a glimpse into the movement. Caliber 3869 features a more traditional architecture, with a horizontal clutch and cam-controlled switches, much like the Caliber 861 that has supported astronauts for decades.
The lunar theme continues on the caseback, where the bridges and bridges are ablated to resemble the lunar surface. Even the lower bridge, which secures the Co-Axial escapement, uses the same technique, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
Refined, updated, but still ceramic.
Introduced over a decade ago, the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon was an instant success—a breathtaking sight, timeless—as the first Speedmaster ever made of ceramic. Now, Omega has refined and reimagined the concept—reducing the case thickness by nearly 1mm—while retaining the all-ceramic construction and unique aesthetic.
The new Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon (DSOTM) is available for the first time in four models. The first two closely mirror the original, even featuring the same automatic caliber 9900, but with slimmer dimensions. Even more noteworthy is the manual-winding version, equipped with caliber 9908, the first DSOTM model to feature this movement, contributing to its even slimmer dimensions. Furthermore, it lacks a date display.
The Speedmaster Grey Moon (GSOTM), the final of the four models, is also manually wound but powered by the renowned caliber 3861 from the historic Moonwatch. Both the front and back of the watch feature a lunar-textured finish, a texture first seen on the Apollo 8 edition.
The Speedmaster collection offers a dazzling array of features that dazzle contemporary collectors. While this could be considered a criticism, it demonstrates Omega's industrial prowess, enabling it to offer a wide range of objectively high-quality watches equipped with top-tier chronograph movements without keeping customers waiting.
Whether in gray or black, these watches are instantly recognizable as Speedmasters by their iconic case silhouette. At 44.25 mm thick, they are thicker than the classic Speedmaster Moonwatch. However, the new DSOTM is even thinner than the original, with the automatic version measuring just over 15 mm (compared to over 16 mm for the previous model).
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The exquisite finishing of the Omega case is commendable. Its surface treatment, a blend of brushed and polished finishes, mirrors that of the stainless steel models, while also offering the unique scratch resistance of ceramic (and other exotic materials). This has always been a highlight of the DSOTM collection, lending the watches a luxurious look and feel. The ceramic dial is equally pleasing to the eye.
The sense of luxury is key, as the all-gray to all-black color scheme restricts legibility; this isn't a traditional tool watch, but rather a high-end version of a classic.
At first glance, these four new watches appear similar, but they actually house three different Master Chronometer-certified movements, each equipped with the brand's latest-generation Co-Axial escapement. Notably absent, however, is the Pirate regulating organ. This system, introduced in a watch two years ago, has yet to be further expanded across the brand's movement portfolio. This omission is puzzling, but it in no way detracts from the fact that Omega's modern movements are among the most advanced in the industry in terms of materials and performance.
True to the Original
The two automatic caliber 9900 models bear a striking resemblance to the successful 2013 DSOTM original, featuring an integrated vertical clutch chronograph, elapsed minutes and hours readout via a co-axial register at 3 o'clock, and a separate date window at 6 o'clock.
The Black Edition, arguably the more striking of the two watches, lives up to its name with an all-matte black dial and matching hands. Even the movement and its engravings are coated in black. The trend for all-black watches may be fading, but that hasn't stopped Omega from pushing the theme to its extremes.
Clean Manual Winding
For those seeking an even slimmer watch, DSOTM also debuts the manual-winding caliber 9908.
Originally developed for the multi-scale Chronoscope, the 9908 caliber eliminates the automatic winding system and date window, resulting in a more attractive 13mm case thickness. Visually, the manually wound DSOTM watch features a triangular red chronograph seconds hand, a nod to historical Speedmaster models. Its tip is not luminescent like the other models, and it bears the red Speedmaster inscription.
Though manually wound, this movement should not be confused with the caliber 3869, adapted from the caliber 3861 used in the upgraded Speedmaster Professional used by the GSOTM.
The caliber 9908 is quite different. Like its automatic sibling, it utilizes a vertical clutch and column wheel, which explains the relatively plain-looking case back. The slimmer profile should satisfy most skeptics, although it's by no means exceptionally thin and is thicker than some other ceramic automatic chronographs.
The Gray Side
The gray version is a distinct product, both visually and technically distinct from the traditional DSOTM edition. The most obvious difference is the dial. Rather than a smooth black ceramic disc, it features a high-fidelity laser ablation technique that recreates the lunar surface, first unveiled in 2018.
The matte gray dial is impressively textured and imbued with a unique character. While the lunar theme may be overly conspicuous for some, it perfectly suits the Speedmaster collection.
The dial is also partially skeletonized, allowing for a glimpse into the movement. Caliber 3869 features a more traditional architecture, with a horizontal clutch and cam-controlled switches, much like the Caliber 861 that has supported astronauts for decades.
The lunar theme continues on the caseback, where the bridges and bridges are ablated to resemble the lunar surface. Even the lower bridge, which secures the Co-Axial escapement, uses the same technique, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.