During the historic Apollo 8 mission in 1968, Command Module Pilot Jim Lovell looked out the window and transmitted a phrase that would echo through history: “The Moon is essentially grey.”
Today, Omega has taken those six words and transformed them into one of the most mechanically complex and visually stunning chronographs on the market. If you have been tracking the evolution of the Speedmaster’s lineup, you already know the Dark Side collection is legendary. But the newly updated Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon (Ref. 310.92.44.50.06.002) is not just a colorway swap—it is a literal 3D lunar landscape designed for your wrist.
Here is why this plasma-treated masterpiece deserves your full attention.
A Laser-Ablated Lunar Landscape
The first thing that stops you in your tracks is the skeletonized grey anodized aluminum dial. Instead of using standard printing techniques, Omega used high-precision laser ablation to carve a three-dimensional representation of the moon’s surface directly into the movement’s main plate and bridges.
Looking at the front of the dial, you see the heavily cratered “near side” of the moon. Turn the watch over, and the sapphire crystal caseback reveals the mysterious “far side”—a view no human had ever witnessed before Apollo 8.
Words and photos only do so much justice. Hit play below to see exactly how the skeletonized, cratered dial catches the light in motion.
The Engine: Omega Calibre 3869
Powering this visual spectacle is the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3869. Upgrading to METAS-certified standards means this hand-wound movement is now subjected to the Swiss industry’s most grueling tests for precision, durability, and extreme magnetic resistance (up to 15,000 gauss).
Because it is manual-winding, the case profile is streamlined at 12.97mm thick. It beats at 3 Hz and offers a 50-hour power reserve, making the daily winding ritual a tactile joy for purists.
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Plasma-Treated Stealth
To achieve its signature metallic grey tone, the 44.25mm case begins as white ceramic before being superheated to 20,000 degrees Celsius in a specialized plasma chamber. The result is a polished-brushed ceramic that is intensely scratch-resistant and visually dynamic under different lighting conditions.
Completing the aesthetic is a grey rubber strap that hides a secret of its own: a tactile, embossed moon-surface pattern on the underside.
The Verdict
Ultimately, the reference 310.92.44.50.06.002 elevates the standard luxury chronograph into a piece of pure horological storytelling. By merging the emotional weight of space exploration with cutting-edge Master Chronometer mechanics, Omega has delivered a watch that demands a closer look.
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