The Top 5 Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch Models

It’s been a little over four years since Swatch and Omega surprised us with the MoonSwatch. The hype was tremendous after the official announcement that the two brands would release a series of Bioceramic watches inspired by the iconic Speedmaster. Four years later, the hype might have died down somewhat, but people are still interested in every new release. It goes to show that the MoonSwatch’s success has not faded. Sure, the collaborations with Blancpain and Audemars Piguet did take the spotlight afterward, but Swatch has continued releasing some amazing versions of the MoonSwatch. So far, we have seen more than 30 of them! For this list, we picked our five favorites.

Picking five MoonSwatches turned out to be quite the task. Besides getting an overview of all the different models, the opinions on what the best five options are were mixed. Ask the different Fratello members, and you will get different answers. In the end, we settled on five watches that we agreed are the best if you are looking to add a MoonSwatch to your collection. This article will focus on these models’ looks and the watches they reference. That means no wasted words on specs, as all these MoonSwatches feature the same 42mm Bioceramic case with a 13.58mm total thickness and a 20mm lug spacing. Additionally, they all house ETA quartz calibers. Depending on the version, the movement may come with extra features, but the MoonSwatch wearing experience is always the same. With that out of the way, let’s go over our five picks.

Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch Mission to Mars

Our first pick is the Mission to Mars, a model inspired by the Speedmaster Alaska Project watches. The 2008 Speedmaster Alaska Project ref. 311.32.42.30.04.001 is probably my favorite non-vintage Speedy. This modern re-edition of a prototype is one of the coolest watches ever made in my book, and the MoonSwatch Mission to Mars takes after this iconic model. It is a red Bioceramic Omega × Swatch Speedmaster with a white bezel, a white dial, and the famous red rocket hands. These signature hands are inspired by NASA’s Mercury rocket and make it easier for astronauts to read the info on the sub-dials.

As with all MoonSwatches, the sub-dial layout is slightly different from that of the Moonwatch. It features running seconds at 6 o’clock, the minute recorder at 10 o’clock, and the 1/10th-of-a-second indicator at 2 o’clock. Swatch and Omega also made sure to integrate all the little Speedy details to make the watches truly special.

The white bezel features the famous dot over 90. On top of that, the sub-dials have a circular graining motif and are slightly recessed. The dial even has the Speedmaster’s famous step downward on its outer edge. For practicality, the hour markers and hands are luminous. A fun detail is an “S” etched into the center of the plastic crystal, where the Moonwatch’s Hesalite crystal normally shows the Omega logo.

Still the best of the original MoonSwatch releases

If you turn the watch around, you will see that the battery cap displays an image of Mars. As most of you will know, the original series features battery caps with images of the planet, star, or satellite they are named after. The Mission to Mars is delivered on a white Velcro strap with a red keeper that matches the case.

The strap even displays the “Speedmaster” logo, as well as “MoonSwatch” and “Mission to Mars.” I still think this specific MoonSwatch looks best on the original white Velcro strap, as the watch it was modeled after also came with a similar one, and that is the look I would want. Out of the original MoonSwatches series, we still feel the €275 Mission to Mars is the best release.

Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch Mission on Earth – Lava

Our second pick is part of the Mission on Earth series that Swatch unveiled in 2024. It consists of three models — the Lava, Polar Lights, and Desert editions. As Robert-Jan explained, the three watches come with so-called “radial dials.”

The radial numeral layout for the sub-dials was inspired by the printing used on the Speedmaster Project Alaska II and III models that Omega developed and produced for NASA. Additionally, all three models feature the same battery cap with a depiction of Earth. Out of the three available options, we picked the Lava edition because it not only looks cool but also takes after the famous Speedy “Ultraman” from 1969.

It comes with a dark orange Bioceramic case with a black bezel and a black dial featuring orange details. The dial is similar to the Speedy Tuesday II dial from 2018, but it lacks the Ultraman details (the character’s profile in the sub-dial and the orange-marked minute counter). Completing the look is a black Velcro strap with an orange keeper, orange stitching, and white and orange printing. Seeing the MoonSwatch Mission on Earth – Lava again reminded us of how cool it actually is in the extensive MoonSwatch collection Swatch has built over the last four years. That makes it an easy second pick for this list.

Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch Mission To The Moonphase – Full Moon, aka “White Snoopy”

Exactly two years after introducing the first series of 11 MoonSwatches, Swatch unveiled the white Snoopy version. The brand teased this special edition of the MoonSwatch for quite some time before actually revealing it. But the little hints created quite the online buzz, as the Snoopy editions are among the most popular Omega Speedmasters. This MoonSwatch Snoopy features an all-white Bioceramic case, a white dial, and a white Velcro strap. As Robert-Jan explained, the Snoopy editions pay tribute to the NASA watchdog that Charles M. Schulz drew.

Snoopy is featured on the special moonphase sub-dial located at 2 o’clock. This replaces the 1/10th-of-a-second indicator and adds an extra function that is fun and easy to adjust. If you pull the crown to the third and last position and push the button at 4 o’clock, you can advance the moonphase disc. Depending on how long you keep that pusher engaged, the moonphase disc will advance by an hour or a day, or it will move continuously. As a result, you will be able to set the moonphase disc precisely.

The little details are rather stunning

Another cool feature is only visible when using a UV lamp. If you point it at the moonphase sub-dial, it shows Snoopy sleeping on a blue crescent Moon surrounded by blue stars. Additionally, the text “I can’t sleep without a night light!” appears on the dial in blue. Immediately after you remove the UV light, the blue stars and text disappear.

If you are familiar with the world of Snoopy, you will recognize his sleeping position from the many Peanuts cartoons. Another nice detail is the depiction of the Moon on the battery cover in the typical Charles Schulz drawing style. There’s even a small Snoopy printed in the exact location where Apollo 11 landed on the Moon. It’s these little details that make this “White Snoopy” easily one of the best MoonSwatches in the series.

Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch 1965

Our next pick debuted in March 2025. The Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch “1965” celebrates 60 years since the Omega Speedmaster’s NASA flight qualification.

And if you want to know the full story of this special MoonSwatch, I suggest that you read Robert-Jan’s intro article, in which he delves into the backstory in great detail. As it happens, it was our best-read article of last year. Looking at the release, we weren’t really that surprised. The hype surrounding it was enormous and reminded us of the initial buzz surrounding the first series of the MoonSwatches back in 2022.

The display at the Swatch boutiques with replicas of the NASA-tested watches

When Nacho and Robert-Jan had a chance to check out the watch, they saw the version with the printing “mistake” on the box, which read “Speedamaster” instead of “Speedmaster.” In hindsight, it must have been a nice quirky detail that Swatch knew about, as it would have people talking about it, of course. The watch itself was the 30th variant in the Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch collection. It is also a nod to the current white-dial Moonwatch, which Omega released a year earlier on March 5th, 2024. Just look at the clean white dial in combination with the black bezel. It’s hard to deny that it takes after the beautiful white enamel dial of the Moonwatch.

The special details

The dial has quite a few nice details, some of which you will only spot with a UV light. First, the dial features an applied black Omega logo that is the same shape and size as the one Omega used on the Speedmaster ref. 105.003 from 1965. That’s the watch that NASA qualified (not certified!) for use in space. Additionally, the watch features the characteristically shaped chronograph seconds hand that Omega used on the 105.003, 105.012, and 145.012. Omega reintroduced this hand for the current Moonwatch in 2021.

A nice little surprise becomes visible under UV light: the 19, 65, and 60 light up. These numbers refer to the Speedmaster’s NASA qualification in 1965, which was 60 years ago in 2025. On top of that, the gray stitching on the gray Velcro strap also lights up. As soon as you remove the UV light, only the lume on the indexes and hands glows.

Overall, this is one of the most serious and best MoonSwatch releases we have seen in the past four years. While it doesn’t replace a proper Speedy, it is a very cool version based on one of the coolest Moonwatches currently available. It makes the MoonSwatch 1965 the perfect fourth pick on this list.

Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon 1969

Our final pick is the newest MoonSwatch, announced just last week. The Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon 1969 was quite a surprise in more ways than one. First, it simply looks stunning. The combination of black and gold is typically extremely handsome, and it makes this special MoonSwatch look so good. Second, the watch was announced at the same time (09:32 AM EDT / 15:32 CEST) that the Saturn V rocket from the Apollo 11 mission lifted off in 1969. It marked the beginning of the Apollo 11 mission, which took place from July 16th to 24th, 1969, and led to Neil Armstrong setting foot on the Moon. That story alone makes this one of the most significant MoonSwatches in the series, which features over 30 models.

But the story gets even better when you realize that Swatch used 11 grams of actual Moonshine Gold for the watch. Swatch took gold Omega spare parts and recycled them to produce 18K Moonshine Gold in its in-house foundry. To complete the story, Swatch will apply the price of 11 grams of gold in 1969 (CHF 48, approx. US$11 at the time) to this new watch. Considering the price for one gram of gold is currently around €75, you will understand the €600 retail price is a bargain.

The new gold standard for the MoonSwatch

Swatch used gold for the dial and the hands, but it didn’t stop there. The brand also created the crown and pushers from 18K Moonshine Gold. These gold parts contrast nicely with the black Bioceramic case. Continuing the stylish look, the black bezel features a tachymeter scale printed in gold as well. Hovering over the dial are the black-filled gold hour and minute hands with a black central chronograph seconds hand. These hands refer to the ones Omega used for the Moonshine Gold Speedmaster Apollo 11 from 2019, making them another nice nod to the Speedy’s rich history.

The details continue on the side of the case, which displays each watch’s unique LE number out of the 1,969 pieces Swatch will produce. The battery cover features a beautiful gold Moon that holds the date of the lunar landing, with “Mission To The Moon” printed in gold below.

Additionally, it features the iconic footprint of an astronaut’s boot. As you can see, the watch has a ton of nice details that Speedy fans will appreciate. The watch comes on a black rubber strap with gold details that finish the look nicely. It makes the new MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon 1969 one of the best, if not the best, of all the available models, and it makes for a perfect fifth and last pick for this list.

Final thoughts on our five favorite Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch models

There you have it — our five favorite MoonSwatch releases from the extensive lineup! Over the last four years, Swatch has created a brilliant series of MoonSwatches displaying great creativity. But after picking our five favorites, I would like to turn the question to you. What are your favorite MoonSwatch models? Let us know in the comments section, and we will see you next week for another list!