Welcome to Wrist Watch Wednesday, where we dive deep into the latest and most captivating timepieces in the world of horology. Today, we explore the Omega x Swatch collaboration, MISSION TO THE SUPER BLUE MOONPHASE, a chronograph that marks the rare blue moon of August 19, 2024. This watch celebrates the summer season and a rare astronomical event, encapsulated in a design that seamlessly merges both brands’ expertise.
Designer: Omega + Swatch
MISSION TO THE SUPER BLUE MOONPHASE
The watch boasts a striking blue Bioceramic case, crown, and pushers, creating a sleek and modern aesthetic that is sure to captivate. The blue VELCRO strap, adorned with light blue topstitching and a blue Bioceramic attachment loop, perfectly complements the case, ensuring a cohesive and comfortable fit.
The dial is the centerpiece of this watch, showcasing a blue and silver opaline panda design. The silver opaline background is clean and sophisticated, while the contrasting blue subdials add a dynamic visual element. The blue hour markers are meticulously applied for precision, making them easily readable. Both the hour and minute hands are blue and coated with Grade A Super-LumiNova®, ensuring they glow brightly in low light. The chronograph seconds hand shares this luminescent coating, guaranteeing legibility in any condition.
This dial’s unique and poetic feature is the moon phase indicator at the 2 o’clock position. This subdial features two large blue moons on a dark blue disc, which rotates to display the moon’s different phases. Under UV light, hidden details in various shades of blue emerge on the moon phase mask and disc, adding a delightful visual surprise. This hidden moon design echoes the battery cover, linking the front and back aesthetics.
The blue Bioceramic bezel around the dial includes a white pulsometer scale, a practical tool historically used by medical professionals to measure heart rates. This pulsometer enhances both the watch’s functionality and its unique character.
The dial is protected by box-shaped bio-sourced glass, known for its durability and clarity. The center of this glass is etched with an “S” for Swatch, a subtle brand signature. The dial’s outer ring features a finely crafted circular pattern that beautifully catches light, adding depth and texture to the design. Recessed subdials contribute to the multi-layered appearance of the dial, ensuring that every element is functional and visually appealing. The sharp, smooth lugs integrate seamlessly with the case, and the Bioceramic material provides a unique tactile feel.
This exclusive model is available for purchase only from August 1 to August 19, 2024, starting from 5 pm at selected Swatch points of sale worldwide. The limited availability reflects the rarity of the blue moon that inspired this watch. The phrase ‘once in a blue moon’ is often used to describe something that happens very rarely, and this watch truly embodies that sentiment. Remember, it’s not often you get the chance to own something this special—truly a ‘once in a blue moon’ opportunity!
The specifications of the MISSION TO THE SUPER BLUE MOON PHASE include:
– Case Material: Blue Bioceramic
– Case diameter: 42.00 mm
– Case thickness: 13.75 mm
– Lug-to-lug distance: 47.30 mm
– Movement: Quartz chronograph with moon phase indicator
– Water resistance: 3 bar
– Strap: Blue VELCRO with light blue topstitching and a blue Bioceramic attachment loop
This collaboration between Omega and Swatch brings together the best of both brands, creating an aesthetically pleasing and highly functional watch. The moon phase indicator, pulsometer scale, and luminescent hands all contribute to a design that captures the beauty of a rare astronomical event. The MISSION TO THE SUPER BLUE MOONPHASE is not just a timepiece; it’s a collector’s item that embodies the essence of a once-in-a-lifetime celestial phenomenon, making it a must-have for watch enthusiasts and collectors alike.