Cover Back in November 2023, Daniel Craig gave us a peek of the new Omega Speedmaster with lacquered white dial
Back in November 2023, Daniel Craig gave us a peek of the new Omega Speedmaster with lacquered white dial
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The lacquered white dial gives the classic Speedy a wonderful modern touch
Omega has finally revealed the Moonwatch that Daniel Craig wore to the Planet Omega Exhibition in New York in November last year. The Speedmaster, which was created in 1957 but rose to fame in 1969 when it became the first wristwatch to land on the moon (hence the ‘Moonwatch’ nickname), now comes in a rare white dial complete with white hands.
The entire surface of the dial is given a glossy lacquered finish, which is a first for the signature step dial of the Speedmaster. The black outline of the hands and the black applied indexes stand out against this pristine background, ensuring superb legibility.
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Above Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch in 42mm stainless steel case with lacquered white dial
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch in 42mm stainless steel case with lacquered white dial
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The choice of white is inspired by the astronaut's space suits. It is also a reference to the Alaska I prototype, a secret Nasa project to design the perfect space watch, where a white dial was discovered to provide a particularly effective thermal reflection coefficient. The red for the Speedmaster name as well as the elongated tip of the seconds hand are a nod to the protective red case of the Alaska I timepiece.
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Above It's the first time the Speedmaster's step dial is given the glossy lacquered finish
It's the first time the Speedmaster's step dial is given the glossy lacquered finish
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The 42mm stainless steel watch houses the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861, the most recent update of Caliber 321 that powered the astronauts' watches to the moon.
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Above A transparent caseback to enjoy the components of Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861
A transparent caseback to enjoy the components of Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861
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Brian Cheong leads the watch (Tatler GMT) and jewellery content at Tatler Malaysia, combining sharp editorial insight with years of luxury lifestyle experience. A seasoned journalist in luxury watches based in Kuala Lumpur, Brian had previously helmed World of Watches, Men's Folio and Prestige Malaysia.
