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Min. ReadOmega is updating the Speedmaster Moonphase model, offering a more compact size, meteorite dials, and a hand-wound movement.
The moonphase complication is added to the Speedmaster collection in 1985. For a watch named after the Moon, this complication seems especially fitting. Since then, numerous versions of the Speedmaster Moonphase have been produced, from the original models in the 1980s to modern Professional caliber 1866 versions. In 2016, Omega redesigned the concept with a Master Chronometer movement and a large 44.25 mm case. Now, in 2025, the model is being updated again with the release of the Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite.
What is changing with the 2025 model? Almost everything is changing. Different proportions, a new hand-wound movement, a new moonphase complication, meteorite dials, and a redesigned bracelet are catching the eye. The watch looks like a more complex version of the Speedmaster Chronoscope. Both models share the same stainless steel case and base movement. Previous Master Chronometer Speedmaster Moonphase models measure 44.25 mm in diameter, 16.9 mm thick, and 50 mm lug-to-lug. The new Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite presents a sleeker profile at 43 mm in diameter, 13.6 mm thick, and 48.6 mm lug-to-lug.
The case design retains classic Speedmaster elements. It features an asymmetrical case, lyre-shaped lugs, polished and brushed surfaces, a fixed bezel in blue or black ceramic with a white enamel tachymeter scale, a domed sapphire crystal, a transparent case back, and 50 meters of water resistance. The watch comes with a brushed and polished steel bracelet equipped with a folding clasp with fine adjustment for comfort. The lug width measures 21 mm.
As the name suggests, the dials use meteorite material. The sub-dial at 3 o’clock houses a 12-hour and 60-minute chronograph recorder. The sub-dial at 9 o’clock displays the small seconds and a date indicator. The double hemispheric moonphase display at 6 o’clock stands out with its intricate details. The starry sky is designed based on the star positions visible from Biel during Apollo 11’s Moon mission in 1969. The moon phase disk features a depiction of the Moon made from actual lunar meteorites.
Two different steel models are available. The first features a galvanic grey meteorite dial on a blue PVD-coated base and a blue ceramic bezel. The second model has a black PVD-coated base with a black PVD-coated meteorite dial and a black ceramic bezel. Both models include a few subtle red details, such as the Speedmaster logo and the date hand.
The watch is powered by the hand-wound caliber 9914 movement. This movement shares its foundation with the hand-wound caliber 9908 found in the Chronoscope model. With a modern architecture, the movement beats at 4 Hz and features twin serial barrels offering a 60-hour power reserve. It resists magnetic fields up to 15,000 Gauss and includes a Co-Axial escapement, a silicon balance spring, a column wheel, and a vertical clutch system.
Technical specifications include a 43 mm diameter, 13.6 mm thickness, 48.6 mm lug-to-lug measurement, black or blue ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, and a transparent case back. The dial options include black PVD-coated meteorite or grey meteorite on a blue PVD base. The movement is Master Chronometer certified, ensuring precision. The stainless steel bracelet is complemented by a comfort-adjustable clasp.
