Omega Swatches – The Next Big Thing in Astronautic Watches

When the first batch of Omega Swatches launched, they caused a stir. The concept—a sister brand collaboration between eponymous Swatch and luxury watchmaker Omega—was bold, risky, and wildly successful. The result was a series of 11 watches based on the Speedmaster Professional case, each inspired by a different celestial body in our solar system. The price, $250, broke down the barriers of entry to a Speedmaster and allowed consumers to experience the design without having to spend $7k or more (prices recently went up). Read more https://wristbuddys.com/

While the OGs were black/gray and blue-green—the colors Buzz Aldrin, Alan Shepard, Charlie Duke, and other astronauts saw as they gazed back at Earth during their space travels—this year’s collection takes things a step further by focusing on planetary themes. Each model—from Mars to Uranus to the Aurora Borealis—features a colorway that’s unique, but all are a fusion of Swatch’s innovative Bioceramic construction and the key features of the Speedmaster Professional, including the iconic ‘dot over 90’ detail on the tachymeter scale, the angular case, and the engraved recessed hands.

Moonswatch: A Stylish Tribute to Space Exploration

To help tell the story of each of these planets, the battery cover and crown feature inspirational engravings, while a spacesuit-ready VELCRO strap brings a final dose of astronaut style. These timepieces have been spotted on the wrists of real-life astronauts, as well as a wide range of celebrities, including George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Cindy Crawford, Eddie Redmayne, Rory McIlroy, Kaia Gerber, and Michael Phelps. In keeping with Omega’s commitment to worthwhile actions and sustainability, this partnership also supports Orbis International’s Flying Eye Hospital program which brings high-quality eye health care to remote parts of the world.