Introducing Replica Omega Speedmaster Grey Side Of The Moon Co-Axial Chronometer Ceramic Watch

 

Introducing Replica Omega Speedmaster Grey Side Of The Moon Co-Axial Chronometer Ceramic Watch

This ceramic-cased Omega Speedmaster is known as the Omega Speedmaster Grey Side Of The Moon 44.25 mm ceramic watch replica. In some ways, it is a new flavor of the dark side of the moon, but in other ways, it only continues what the famous "DSOTM" began.

Grey Side Of The Moon

While the Omega Speedmaster Grey Side Of The Moon watch replica (previously known as the Lunar Dust) is ceramic, it is not black and has a platinum colored dial. In fact, the dial isn’t just colored platinum, it is actually plated with platinum. Together with gray alligator strap it makes for a unique and new sexy Omega Speedmaster replica style that we love.

The interesting thing about the Omega Speedmaster Lunar Dust watch replica is that when I first saw it I was not wowed like when I saw the Dark Side Of The Moon for the first time when meeting with Omega. That fact made me wonder if it was because the “Lunar Dust” wasn’t as nice or if the appeal was fleeting. What I think was happening is that the Dark Side Of The Moon was so novel to me, it was as surprising as it was interesting. Perhaps I was expecting something like the Grey Side Of The Moon, but the more I look at it the more I like it.

Unlike the easy good looks of the Omega black Dark Side Of The Moon watch replica, this new version has some more distinctive coloring. Perhaps that also explains why it has less immediate appeal, but continues to grow on me the more I think about it. In a way, the unique dial and color of the case makes it even more novel than the imation Omega Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon.

Gray Ceramic Case

The Omega Lunar Dust watch replica shares its 44.25 mm case and technical specifications with the replica Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon. The case is made from a solid block of white ceramic that is treated with a plasma technology. We are not talking about a surface coating, but a treatment that tints the entire ceramic. If you cut the case in half, you’ll see that the grey tone is through and through. That means: no risk of fading colours or to see some white after the case has been scratched (something that will probably never happen, because ceramic is close to be scratch-proof). On the photo bellow, you can see the different steps of manufacturing.

The colour obtained is a metallic grey, darker than stainless steel or titanium, reminding us of the colour of a moon stone. The difference between the entire black ‘Dark Side of the Moon’, and the new ‘Lunar Dust’, is that the dial on the latter is made of a solid piece of platinum that is finely textured and is a bit iridescent. The bezel, crown, pushers, case-back and pin buckle on both models are made in ceramics. The hands and indexes, with the classical Speedmaster Professional design, are black coloured and filed with super-luminova. Even the engraved tachymeter on the  bezel is filled with super-luminova.

Caliber 9300 Movement

The Lunar Dust features Omega’s in-house Caliber 9300, a self-winding movement that is also used in the Moonwatch Chronograph replica and the Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph replica that we reviewed for you here. It features:

an integrated chronograph function (meaning that all the levers and gears are not in a module on top of a base movement, but are fully integrated into the movement’s construction)

a silicon balance spring that is antimagnetic

the co-axial escapement that allows very good chronometric performance and the COSC chronometer certification

two mainspring barrels that deliver more than 60 hours of power reserve

a column wheel and a vertical clutch system to engage the chronograph

The movement, visible through the caseback with boxed sapphire crystal, is finished with elegant arabesque Geneva waves. Like the IWC Portuguese Chronograph Classic we reviewed a few weeks ago, it’s a two-register chronograph that indicates the elapsed minutes and hours on a single subdial. It’s not very easy to see in these photos, but there are two hands (one for the elapsed hours, one for the elapsed minutes) in the subdial at 3 o’clock.

This movement has not yet benefited from the new antimagnetic technologies, like those used in eight new Master Co-Axial calibers, which are able to resist to magnetic fields up to 15,000 Gauss. The Omega Speedmaster Lunar Dust watch replica comes with a matching gray alligator strap.

Price

The Omega Speedmaster Lunar Dust watch replica will be available at the end of the year for a price of CHF 10.500 before taxes, approximately CHF 500 more than the black version. As the latest model, we are designing, If you are interested in Omega watch replica, you can pay more attention to our store, we are the largest and most reliable replica of luxury watches store, copy watches such as Rolex, Patek Phillippe, Panerai, Cartier, Hublot, IWC, Tag Heuer and more.

Introducing the Omega Seamaster 300M Nekton Edition 42mm Watch Replica

Introducing the Omega Seamaster 300M Nekton Edition 42mm Watch Replica

OMEGA pays tribute to the non-profit marine research foundation dedicated to the exploration and protection of the world's oceans with the new Omega Seamaster 300M Nekton Edition watch replica 210.32.42.20.01.002, a 42mm diving watch water-resistant to 300m, featuring a screw-down crown and helium valve and certified to withstand temperatures of up to 15,000 Gauss.

Submersible 'Seamaster 2'

Omega, which is very generous in allocating time and budget to social responsibilities, has been in cooperation with Nekton, a non-profit research organization that protects the oceans, since 2018. In line with this ongoing partnership, the brand will continue to support the "First Descent" project, which started in 2019 and consists of a series of tasks to explore and protect the Indian ocean, next year.
An approach greatly admired by OMEGA’s President and CEO, Mr. Raynald Aeschlimann, who sees clear parallels with Nekton and the watch company he leads. "Our friends at Nekton are protecting the ocean with the global goal of 30% protection by 2030. As a pioneering brand with a long history of pushing at the boundaries of what is possible, we have the utmost respect for this bold, confident vision, and we’re thrilled to help make the goal a reality".
When it came to protecting the oceans, they decided that the most suitable model for this task was, of course, the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M replica. The brand's flagship collection, Seamaster, has a significant place in Omega's story with the oceans. The Nekton team pays homage to Sir Peter Blake, a legendary Omega friend who devoted himself to protecting the seas, by naming the research submersible 'Seamaster 2'.

Black Ceramic (Zr02) Dial

The laser-etched black ceramic (Zr02) dial of the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton Edition men's watch replica is decorated with matte finishes and shiny wave reliefs. The unidirectional Grade 5 titanium diving bezel is also laser-engraved. The case back features the submarine Nekton's embossed figure, the signature of the NAIADLOCK locking system, and the inscription Diver 300M, to praise the hard work of the foundation.

Elephant in the room

Many people commented on this watch on social media and in our comments section below the initial article. Let’s get rid of the elephant in the room first — the bezel. Omega used a bezel with raised numerals in 1993 for the full-gold Seamaster 300M. But there are people who see this for the first time on an Omega today and comment that it is a Yacht-Master copy. It’s a strange take, given that there is only so much you can do with a bezel and that there are many more examples of positive relief bezels beyond the Yacht-Master that don’t come in for the same flak.

I have never heard anyone call the Oris, Blancpain, or even Paul Picot watches with a bezel like this a Yacht-Master copy. Additionally, this bezel on the Omega Seamaster 300M imation is, of course, a proper diving bezel. Conversely, the bezel on the Yacht-Master is bi-directional and therefore pretty useless for dive timing. I used to have a Yacht-Master 16622 myself. While I liked it at the time, I feel there is little that these watches have in common other than how the bezel looks.

Steel and Titanium

The case of this new replica Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton Black Ceramic watch is made of steel, but it uses titanium for its bezel. Why? I asked and Omega replied that it has to do with the manufacturing process. Using laser ablation for the finish of the bezel will affect the structure of the stainless steel, resulting in discoloring. Also, by changing the structure of the material, it becomes prone to corrosion. By using (grade 5) titanium, there are no issues with discoloring and corrosion. Creating the entire watch of titanium was not according to the plan. It would have a negative effect on the price tag and the 300M Bond edition is already in titanium.

Bracelet versus rubber strap

There’s little wrong with the 9-row bracelet for this Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton replica. But yet, I prefer it on the rubber strap. The rubber strap gives a sportier look and a nice contrast with the steel (and titanium). I feel that this watch on the bracelet is a bit too metallic, for my taste. However, if I am to purchase this new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton edition replica, I think I will buy it on a bracelet and add the rubber strap separately. Based on experience, I know it is often more expensive to buy a steel bracelet than to add a separate strap. Just in case I change my mind in the future. When you’re very confident you never want to wear it on the bracelet, it will save you a few hundred for sure.

Nekton Submersible caseback

The submersible that the Nekton Foundation is using, goes by the name of Seamaster 2. Named after the ship that Omega ambassador Sir Peter Blake sailed. I’ve touched upon that in the introduction article the other week as well. The Seamaster 2  is embossed on the caseback of this new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton edition copy. Although I wasn’t aware of Nekton before Omega partnered with them, I do think it looks very cool on the watch. Even when I would not particularly interested in Nekton, I would not mind having it on the caseback of the watch. This also results in being unable to see and enjoy the looks of the movement, of course.

Omega Caliber 8806

In the initial announcement, I wrote that this watch had a movement with a “special luxury finish”. Although it does have a very nice finish, I interpreted the press release from Omega in the wrong way. I thought it had a finish different from the other caliber 8800 movements. It doesn’t. It has the Geneva waves in arabesque as you can see above. Caliber 8806 is a nice movement to observe, but you’ll have to work with pictures of it. It is the same movement as used in the titanium Omega Seamaster 300M Bond. What I like about it, is that it doesn’t have a date complication. It keeps the dial very clean. And in all honesty, I don’t need a date on a watch. When I wake up in the morning, I see the date on my iPhone, and don’t need to be reminded everytime I look at my watch.

On the wrist

In the past, I have been very enthusiastic about the imation Omega Seamaster Diver 300M collection. I have a couple of the old 300M models, and I am sure I will add a newer version to my modest collection as well. While the titanium 300M Bond edition has a lot of cool ingredients, there’s only so much I can spend on watches every year. My days in banking are over and on top of that, I have a family now.

But, this Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton imation is a very interesting addition to the 300M collection and with a more attractive price tag. I enjoyed the steel and Sedna gold 300M on rubber (click here) and made it one of my favorites in the past, but this Nekton edition makes me rethink that. The matte dial, the titanium positive relief bezel, and the no-date display make this a winning combination. The 42mm size is perfect for my 19cm wrist and especially on the rubber strap, which is soft and comfortable to wear.

Price

The price is significantly higher than the normal 300M version, which has a retail price of €4,600. This Nekton edition has a price tag of €5,500 on rubber (210.32.42.20.01.002), and €5,800 on steel (210.30.42.20.01.002). The Nekton will be available starting in October 2020.
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