Of course, the Speedmaster is no stranger
to the lunar surface, given that it was the first watch worn on the moon. And as
a Master Chronometer, this watch celebrates another pioneering moment: OMEGA's exacting
new standard of testing, set in late 2015, by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology
(METAS).
True to its name, the timepiece displays the
phases of the moon. Contrary to popular belief, a lunar month is not 30 days,
but 29.5 days. A difficult time span to manage for a standard gear train, but
OMEGA's Moonphase is up to the task. Its highly accurate mechanism only needs
adjusting after 10 years, and all it takes is a few turns of the crown.
And it's not just the moon's wobbles kept
in check. The watch is also balanced visually, with twin two-handed subdials, to
create a beautifully symmetrical look.
The Speedmaster Moonphase has many other
striking features: including a stunning sun-brushed blue dial, ceramic bezel
and stainless steel case. Liquid metal has been used on the Tachymeter scale; another
Speedmaster first, and a closer look reveals rhodium-plated circles on the sub
dials.
Though the hands are classic Speedmaster,
the internal workings are a giant leap forward. The revolutionary new 9904 movement
is made up of 368 components and marks the start of a whole new era in
watchmaking. As the Moonphase is both a Master Co-axial and a Chronometer, it
can be certified as a Master Chronometer.
Of course, no OMEGA timepiece is complete
without the ultimate finishing touch. For a watch with such a stunning blue
dial, it has to be a blue leather strap, clasped with a foldover buckle.
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