I've noticed that Omega has been posting pictures and videos of what is undeniably a white ceramic Speedmaster. I don't know how I feel about this. I think it will look really strange personally. Thoughts?
If you search the forum for white side of the moon (WSOTM) you will find several threads and many pictures here already.
That's what I call inflation! The watch model itself is famous for being the first watch worn on the moon, a distinction that was actually more accidental than Omega wants to admit. During preparation for the 1965 Gemini flights, NASA sent two engineers to a watch store to pick up a few potential timepieces to be worn by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon. After some testing it was found that the Speedmaster, then priced a heady $82, would survive the trip. These new models are following in the footsteps of other ceramic pieces from Chanel and other fashion houses and, ostensibly, you’re going to get a little better wear out of these things. I’d be surprised, in fact, if ceramic didn’t start making its way more actively to electronics over the next few years. As a watch lover I’m definitely intrigued by a watch that doesn’t scuff or scratch as readily as metal. Now for the unsurprising news: these pieces will set you back at least $10,000 which means you might be taking a Casio on your next moon walk.