It was the adventures and the accomplishments of the Apollo 8 astronauts that inspired the all-black, ceramic Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon, but it is the mystique of the Earth’s nightlight and its ever-changing yet constant presence that has spurred the creation of the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon “Vintage Black”.
This 44.25 mm model stands out with brown indexes and hands, which complement the “vintage” Super-LumiNova. The brushed ceramic bezel has a “vintage” Super-LumiNova tachymeter scale and the matt ceramic dial has been created using laser technology.
The “Vintage Black” has blackened central hands and varnished brown hands on the sub-dials at 3 and 9 o’clock. Another distinguishing feature is the brown leather strap which gives this innovative timepiece a more classic appearance. At its heart is the OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 9300.
Features
Chronograph
The chronograph function is a mechanism for measuring time intervals. A chronograph watch can therefore be used to time events while displaying the time like any traditional watch.
Chronometer
Label given to a watch which has undergone precision tests and received a certificate from an official body.
Date
The day of the month, displayed in a window on a watch dial at the 3 or 6 o’clock position, or within a subdial at 9 o’clock.
Small seconds
A hand on a sub-dial which tracks seconds typically it completes a full rotation in one minute.
Tachymeter
A tachymeter watch has a function for measuring speed. It is a chronograph with a graduated dial on which speed can be read in kilometres per hour based on a 1000 metre distance.
Time zone function
Allows the hour hand to be easily adjusted to different time zones without stopping the watch.
Transparent caseback
A transparent caseback – frequently made of sapphire – makes it possible to see the movement inside the watch.
Technical Data
Reference
311.92.44.51.01.006
Between lugs 21mm
Lug-to-lug 49.8mm
Case diameter 44.25mm
Case
Black ceramic
Dial colour Black
Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Water resistance
5 bar (50metres / 165 feet)
Watch size Gents
Total product weight (approx.)
99 g
Calibre: Replica Omega 9300
Movement Type Self winding
Power reserve 60 hours
Case Measurements
1. Between lugs This measures the space where a strap or bracelet would be placed.
2. Lug-to-lug
This is the full length of the case, from the top lugs to the bottom lugs.
3. Case diameter This is the full width of the watch’s case, excluding the crown and pushers.
4. Thickness When viewed from the side, this measures from the base of the watch to the surface of the glass.
Strap
Strap color Brown
Strap type Leather strap
Strap surface Non-grained calf leather
Strap underside Non-grained calf leather
Buckle type Foldover clasp
Buckle material Ceramic