Omega Speedmaster Master Chronometer Chronograph Moonphase. Powered by the Co-Axial Calibre Master Chronometer 9904 automatic movement with 60 hours of power reserve. The watch is officially certified by METAS – the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology. This version features a stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold and a green ceramic (zirconium oxide) bezel. Water-resistant to 100 metres. Introduced in 2016. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. Elfa / Timmy. BaselWorld 2016.

Fans of Omega looking out for something new on the iconic Speedmaster should pay attention to the Speedmaster Master Chronometer Chronograph Moonphase.

First of all, the moon is now more realistic as it is presented in a contrasting black and white high resolution image. Look closely and you will also discover a rather large “crater” on the moon.

However, this isn’t one but what the brand claims is inspired by “… the first footprint left by Neil Armstrong on the Sea of Tranquility”.

Look closer and take note of the moon face which has an imprint that is inspired by the first footprint left behind by Neil Armstrong on the Sea of Tranquility. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. BaselWorld 2016.

 

 

Speaking of which, even the moon phase display is now more accurate as it will require adjustments after 10 years. Most other movements incorporating the moon phase display base each cycle on 29.5 days and a full-day error will result in less than three years.

Such features are meaningful as Omega’s Speedmaster left its imprint in horological history as the very first wristwatch that was worn on the Moon.

This image is said to be that of Neil Armstrong’s spaceboot print on the Moon. Photo courtesy of Omega.