In 2018, Omega introduced the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 for the 50th anniversary of the mission where astronauts saw the other side of the Moon for the first time. Now it’s 2024, and that watch gets an update, kicking off what we expect to be a great year for Speedy lovers. […]

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They can't be serious. Releasing the same watch with just minor changes but for a 4k price increase.
I don't think this will sell well. Everyone who wants a model like this probably has the previous one already.

 

So 4k $ for a rocket miniature and some laser engraving improvements.
Ok.
PS. I'll wait for the "special" re-re-edition in 2029 instead.

 

LOL..period.

 

This is an odd release for sure. Anyone attracted to the original one already bought one. I liked it and bought mine in 2019 off the Omega website for $9,750, have enjoyed it for almost five years, a great rendition off the classic 1861 movement. Who is going to pay a lot more money for this upgrade? Just seems odd.

 

Yea, ok.
I can buy the 1st generation for cca 9k in the 2ndary market. What makes Omega think id be willing to pay almost double for a new movement and a little rocket? These big brands are out of touch with relaity.

 

Just feels like money grab.

 

Hehe, the little rocket is so cute :3

Nice improvement on clasp & rubber instead of leather strap.

Fratello's review didn't mention it, but I wonder what the box looks like, if Omega even changed it. The old Apollo 8 lazily used the 9300 DSotM's box with red highlights, so when you open the box and see a yellow-accented watch with a red-accented box, you are subconsciously compelled to buy a Big Mac with fries.

 

waw..

 

these are getting comical. For a $4,000 price increase, I want to see flames coming out of the 5 F1 engines on that Saturn V

 

I'm sure this is going to be a hilarious thread! I don't think Omega had a good thought behind this release. RJ may shed some light on it's relevance...

 

Gordon Bennett

 

i am also interested how it feels when you are the one breaking the knews.

 

Omega's website shows it in the standard light wood box now, an even lazier approach. Actually, I kind of liked the black box, it went with the black case and dial, but it just gets stored away.

 

"The backside, however, shows the “dark side” of the Moon that astronauts saw for the first time in 1968."

I know I'm being pedantic, but the astronauts saw the 'far side' of the moon for the first time. Bugs me.

 

I sold my Apollo 8 after a brief ownership. The dial and movement are beautiful but I didn't care for the ceramic case. I don't understand the push towards ceramic. Plus, 44.5mm is a big watch.

The rocket on the dial on this new one is distracting, like a dog running around at your feet while you're trying to talk with someone. "Look at me, look at me!"

This is not a terrible watch. Maybe it'll be one of those future in demand watches. But it feels more kitschy than the original. I just can't imagine wearing this.

 

Also why does anyone want to see a rocket spinning in circles? Clear mission failure

 

Disappointed by this one. A material price increase, but only marginal improvements. Omega has, and can do better.

 

A new movement is a minor change?

 

So. Relentlessly. Boring