Introducing the OMEGA Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8

History was made when Apollo 8 became the first human flight to ever orbit the Moon in 1968. Aboard that pioneering mission, each astronaut was equipped with an OMEGA Speedmaster – the watch that was relied upon throughout NASA’s lunar campaign. In 2024, OMEGA pays tribute to the story with a new Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon – crafted with state-of-the art technology, a rich palette of materials, and masterful expertise.

Launched in 2018, the first OMEGA Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 marked the 50th anniversary of the mission. This year, the brand elevantes the same design with an even finer level of detailing and refinement.

The patent pending small-seconds hand at 9 o’clock has been engineered from Grade 5 Titanium and shaped like NASA’s famous Saturn V rocket. The powerful 3D structure has been obtained by laser turning, while the colours are achieved with white varnish, ablation, and laser blackening. A small yet inspiring detail that celebrates the success of the Apollo program.

On the caseback, a series of engravings has been inscribed, including “WE’LL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE” – the final words spoken to ground control by Command Module Pilot Jim Lovell, just before the Apollo 8 mission disappeared to the far side of the Moon, and out of radio contact, for the very first time.

Book an appointment at DMR’s OMEGA Boutique at the heart of Liverpool ONE today to learn more about the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 release and the full OMEGA collection.