Look at the shadow covering them.
Ceramic dark side of the moon.
This timepiece is powered by the omega co axial calibre 9300.
The material is very scratch resistant and it can be finished in a variety of ways including a high polish because of its density.
This watch is a loose homage to apollo 8 astronauts who were the first ever to see the dark side of the moon.
Rhapsodized romanticized and analysed the moon has always enchanted us.
Extending the ceramic speedmaster family.
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.
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 recalls the astronaut jim lovell s words during the apollo 8 s lunar orbit.
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.
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.
It puts this lémania based movement with a fantastic track record in the spotlights.
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.
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.
My proof is the shadow.
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.
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.
Dark side of the moon.
Rhapsodized romanticized and analysed the moon has always enchanted us.
This aptly named speedmaster uses an all new case material for the range.
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.
Extending the ceramic speedmaster family.
The white dots which so many inexperienced people have called photo flaws are real.