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On March 26, 2024 , a hotly anticipated model that is making waves among watch enthusiasts was released!
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"BIOCERAMIC MOONSWATCH
Mission to the Moonphase
"Ref.SO33W700"
A new model, the Bioceramic Moonswatch Mission to the Moon Phase, has been released from the Omega x Swatch collaboration watch, commonly known as the Moonswatch, which was released in 2022. This model features an all-white case and a subtle Snoopy on the dial. We will explain it in detail, so please enjoy reading until the end!
Overview of the new Moon Swatch
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Case material: Bioceramic
Case diameter: 42mm
Thickness: 13mm
Movement: Quartz movement
Equipped with: Chronograph with moon phase display function
Waterproof rating: 30m
Price including tax: 46,200 yen
Features of the new Moon Swatch
①An all-white case with a full moon motif
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The case is made of Swatch's proprietary "bio-ceramic" material, which is made from ceramic and bio-based materials. It is a familiar material for the Moon Swatch.
Previous Moon Swatch models have come in a variety of colors, including gray, bronze, blue, and red, but this time the color is a refreshing white.
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The case of this watch, reminiscent of Omega's Speedmaster White Side of the Moon, has a full moon motif, and the bio-ceramic bezel also reproduces the "dot over 90" detailing that is symbolic of the Speedmaster.
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The belt is also made of space suit compatible Velcro and is all white, perfect for the upcoming season when your arms will be exposed.
②Snoopy casually lying on the dial
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NASA presents the Silver Snoopy Award for manned flight safety and mission execution, which OMEGA received in 1970. Since then, OMEGA has released several special editions of the Speedmaster in collaboration with Snoopy.
This time, the moon phase design features Snoopy and Woodstock lying on the moon, which is reminiscent of the commemorative model released in 2015 to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Silver Snoopy Award.
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The moon phase disc features a quote from the Peanuts comics, "I CAN'T SLEEP WITHOUT A NIGHT LIGHT!", which is reminiscent of the 2015 model, which also featured the quote "Failure is not an option." Furthermore, the message is not visible under normal circumstances, but is "hidden" and only appears when exposed to UV light.
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The case back features a unique mission and a picture of the moon inspired by the world of Snoopy. One of the moon's craters even has a footprint that looks like Snoopy's, giving the watch a playful feel.
3. Multifunction model with moon phase and chronograph
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Previous Moonswatch models have been equipped with a chronograph, just like the original Speedmaster, but this model also features a moon phase display.
The moon phase is a mechanism that reproduces the phases of the moon on the dial by rotating a disk on the back of the dial at a regular cycle. It takes 29.5 days from the new moon to the full moon, but the disk depicts two moons and completes one rotation in 59 days.
The moon phase function, which displays the phases of the moon, is often found in high-end mechanical watches, so it is extremely rare to see it in a quartz watch. This is an attractive watch that is not only stylish in design, but also practical.
summary
What did you think.
The Bioceramic Moonswatch Mission to the Moonphase has a casual design that is easy for both men and women to wear, and it has special functions such as a moon phase and chronograph, yet it is priced at under 50,000 yen.
When the "Moon Swatch" was released in 2022, the price rose to several times the retail price, but this time, as it is a collaboration with Snoopy, it is expected to become even more popular. It will be interesting to see how the price changes!
Once again , I hope that by reading this column, even one more person will become interested in luxury watches!
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