Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch with a lacquered white dial. Photograph courtesy of Omega. Almost 70 years after the original Speedmaster was created, Swiss watchmakers Omega has launched a sophisticated new model with a distinctive dial that nods to its origins.
When the Speedmaster launched in 1957, one of the main goals of the designers was to produce an easy-to-read display, resulting in white hands and indexes on a black dial. On the new version, the opposite colour way has the same result. The white face further represents the Speedmaster Moonwatch’s connection to space, drawing inspiration from the colour of spacesuits worn by NASA astronauts.
The latest model also features a stand-out Speedmaster name in red, finished with a glossy lacquered look – the first time the technique has been used on the the step dial.
Beyond the striking new dial, the 42 mm stainless steel timepiece is presented on a comfortable and vintage-inspired stainless steel bracelet with five arched links per row. A classic look with polished and brushed detailing. Two more versions are also available, including one on a black micro- perforated leather strap with red and white stitching, and another on an anti-bacterial rubber strap with a moon surface pattern in positive relief on the underside for increased comfort and aesthetics.
