Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph Bicolore Steel & yellow gold Moonshine 42 mm

A myth

Succumb to the charm of the iconic OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, arguably the most famous chronograph on Earth, and beyond. Chosen by NASA in 1965 for all its manned space missions, it took part in the greatest space expeditions, notably becoming the first watch worn on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.

For a long time, apart from special and limited editions, Omega's Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch was only available in stainless steel with a black dial and Hesalite or sapphire crystal. After introducing the current Moonwatch with caliber 3861 in 2021, the brand added the Sedna, Moonshine and Canopus Gold models. A few months ago, Omega also added a white dial option to its catalog, which seems to be attracting a new audience in addition to Speedmaster enthusiasts.

For 2024, Manufacture Omega is enriching its Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch collection with two new two-tone models. A perfect combo for collectors finding the steel models too boring or the "full gold" versions too expensive

The Moonwatch Bicolore Steel & Gold Moonshine

This 42mm two-tone model in stainless steel and 18K Moonshine™ gold features a sapphire crystal on both the front and case back. Inspired by the 4th-generation Speedmaster worn on the Moon, this watch features an asymmetrical case with black ceramic bezel, and a tachymeter scale that displays the famous dot above the number 90 in OMEGA Ceragold™.

The silvered sunray degree dial is adorned with the OMEGA logo and applied hour markers, Moonshine™ 18K gold hands and galvanized Moonshine™ 18K gold counters, including a small seconds counter, a 30-minute counter and a 12-hour counter.

The watch sports a polished and satin-finished bracelet, featuring OMEGA's patented comfort adjustment system.

The OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer calibre 3861

Through its sapphire caseback is the Co-Axial Master Chronometer 3861 caliber. This movement is nothing new, as it has already equipped all new versions of the Moonwatch since 2021. It's the latest version of the legendary caliber 321 trusted by astronauts on the moon, and this movement is partly based on caliber 1861, albeit with no less than 50% new components.

It features a Co-Axial escapement, which reduces friction and increases its precision, which averages between 0 and +5 seconds per day. Officially certified by METAS, this caliber is capable of withstanding magnetic fields in excess of 15,000 gauss and has a 50-hour power reserve. As for decoration, the Omega 3861 caliber of this Speedmaster Moonwatch is rhodium-plated and its bridges are decorated with Côtes de Genève.

Did you know?

Any true Speedmaster Moonwatch is defined by a few details referring to its origins. The material used for this Speedmaster is Moonshine gold, but what else? Unique to the brand, this material is an exclusive alloy of 18K yellow gold. It is inspired by moonlight against a deep blue night sky. As well as being poetic, it offers a unique hue, paler than traditional yellow gold, and greater resistance to fading and loss of luster over time. Its unique composition includes silver, copper and palladium for color and stability.