Popular watchmaker label OMEGA delivers the Black Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 watch. This is the label's latest Speedmaster model and it takes a step towards the dark side with its captivating dark colorway, with perforated details and bright yellow accents. The timepiece is propelled by a black bridge version customized just for the new watch, and it's recognized as the OMEGA Caliber 1869.
The Black Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 is also water resistant with a casing constructed from a 44.25mm black zirconium oxide ceramic in black. The hands and markets use the Super-LumiNova, and it promises to have up to 48 hours in power reserve. On the back of the timepiece, there is a visual on the interior of the watch, as well as quotes that read "WE'LL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE," along with the name of the piece.
Perforated Black Timepieces
OMEGA Drops the Black Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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