Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Black Black 311.92.44.51.01.005
SPEEDMASTER BLACK DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 311.92.44.51.01.005
On December 21, 1968, astronauts Frank Borman (Commander), James A. Lovell Jr. (Command Module Pilot), and William A. Anders (Lunar Module Pilot) embarked on the historic Apollo 8 mission, marking the first time humans traveled beyond Earth’s orbit and orbited the Moon. The crew orbited the Moon ten times, proving that humans could not only travel to the Moon but also safely orbit it and return to Earth. They completed their mission and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on December 27, 1968.
The Apollo 8 astronauts were the first humans to see the far side of the Moon with their own eyes. Their mission represented a significant milestone in space exploration and laid the groundwork for future lunar landings, most notably Apollo 11 in 1969.
To honor the crew’s groundbreaking achievements, Omega released the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon collection in 2018, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission. The timepiece is offered in 8 variations:
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Apollo 8 – 44.25 mm, black ceramic on leather strap
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Sedna Black – 44.25 mm, black ceramic on leather strap
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Pitch Black – 44.25 mm, black ceramic on leather strap
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Black Black – 44.25 mm, black ceramic on coated nylon fabric strap
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Vintage Black – 44.25 mm, black ceramic on leather strap
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Meteorite – 44.25 mm, grey ceramic on leather strap with foldover clasp
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Grey Side of the Moon – 44.25 mm, grey ceramic on leather strap with foldover clasp
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White Side of the Moon – 44.25 mm, white ceramic on leather strap
We have one Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon in stock:
Unworn Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Black Black 311.92.44.51.01.005
Crafted from a single block of black zirconium oxide ceramic, the watch features a combination of polished and brushed ceramic on the casebody, a matte black ceramic dial, and a black ceramic clasp paired with a black-coated nylon fabric strap. The hands, which are brushed and blackened, along with the indices, are coated with black Super-LumiNova. Additionally, the black ceramic bezel is adorned with a black lacquered tachymeter scale.
The Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Black Black truly embodies the intrigue and mystique of space.
Apollo 8’s crew–Frank Borman (Left), James A. Lovell, Jr. (Middle), William A. Anders (Right):
Apollo 8’s Famous Earthrise Photo:
Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon – Apollo 8:
Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon – Sedna Black:
Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon – Pitch Black:
Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon – Black Black:
Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon – Vintage Black:
Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon – Meteorite:
Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon – Grey Side of the Moon:
Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon – White Side of the Moon:
