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Omega Unveils Seven New Speedmaster Models for Apollo 8

10/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

Omega has launched seven new models in the Speedmaster Dark and Grey Side of the Moon collections to celebrate Apollo 8 astronaut Jim Lovell.
The watches feature advanced ceramic construction and a laser-ablated dial that mimics the lunar surface.
The collection includes upgraded Co-Axial Master Chronometer calibers and improved case proportions.
Prices range from $15,700 to $16,100.
The release marks the collection's most significant update since its 2013 inception.

History

Historical Context

The Apollo 8 mission, launched on December 21, 1968, was the first crewed spacecraft to orbit the Moon, with astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and William Anders completing ten orbits. This pivotal mission not only showcased human ingenuity but also inspired technological advancements, including precision timekeeping, and set the stage for the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing in July 1969.

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Story summary

Omega has launched seven new models in the Speedmaster Dark and Grey Side of the Moon collections to celebrate Apollo 8 astronaut Jim Lovell.
The watches feature advanced ceramic construction and a laser-ablated dial that mimics the lunar surface.
The collection includes upgraded Co-Axial Master Chronometer calibers and improved case proportions.
Prices range from $15,700 to $16,100.
The release marks the collection's most significant update since its 2013 inception.

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