Returning Magic Moonshine Gold: A moonshine's journey to our planet during the Earth phase
On August 9, 2025, the watch world was treated to a unique addition to the Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection. The Mission to Earthphase - Moonshine Gold watch, released in conjunction with the full Sturgeon Moon, showcases a fusion of space exploration, pop culture, and cutting-edge technology.
Key Features
This limited-edition timepiece boasts a 42mm navy Bioceramic case, a material unique to this release. The white opaline dial features two complications: an earthphase indicator at 10 o’clock and a moonphase indicator at 2 o’clock. The moonphase indicator showcases two radiant full moons coated in Omega’s proprietary Moonshine™ Gold, with one full moon adorned with a net pattern, a playful nod to the Sturgeon Moon’s fishing theme.
The earthphase indicator displays Earth in sparkly dark blue hues, with oceans coated with UV ink (blue emission). The dial also hosts insider artwork of Snoopy and Woodstock sitting on the Moon, gazing at Earth beneath the earthphase subdial. A hidden UV-reactive quote from a 1969 Peanuts comic strip, "I beat everybody," is visible under blacklight, adding to the watch's intrigue.
The watch is powered by a quartz movement, controlling both moonphase and earthphase complications, which operate on a 29.5-day cycle in opposite directions. The strap is a navy rubber strap with Velcro® closure and a Bioceramic loop, enhancing its celestial look. Additional features include biosourced glass etched with an “S” logo and Super-LumiNova® coating for night visibility. The seconds hand is coated with Moonshine™ Gold, adding to its distinct aesthetic.
Availability and Release Particulars
The Mission to Earthphase - Moonshine Gold watch was sold exclusively in selected Swatch stores worldwide on the release date, not available online. A strict one-per-customer purchase limit was enforced, emphasizing its collector’s item status. The retail price is around $400 USD (approximately S$535 in Singapore). The release was a one-day-only event, timed with the lunar cycle's Sturgeon Moon for thematic significance.
A Collector's Edition
This watch stands out as a collector’s edition due to its unique earthphase complication, Moonshine Gold accents, and the inclusion of the beloved Snoopy and Woodstock imagery tied to space history and pop culture. With its innovative design and limited availability, the Mission to Earthphase - Moonshine Gold watch is sure to be a sought-after addition to any watch collection.
Key specifications:
- Case thickness: 13.75 mm
- Case diameter: 42.00 mm
- Lug-to-lug distance: 47.30 mm
- Water resistance: 3 bar
- Glass: Box-shaped in biosourced material, with an "S" engraved in the center
- Dial: Features OMEGA X Swatch, Speedmaster, and MoonSwatch logos, as well as a recessed subdial. Hour markers are coated with Grade A Super-LumiNova (green emission)
- Strap: Navy VELCROï rubber strap, with a navy Bioceramic loop
- Movement: Quartz chronograph movement (seconds only) that also includes moon phase and earth phase indicators
- Case material: Case, crown, and pushers are crafted from navy Bioceramic, a mix of ceramic and biosourced materials
- Moon phase indicator: Designed with two radiant full moons, coated with OMEGA's MoonshineTM Gold. One moon is draped in a net-like pattern.
- Earth phase indicator: Features the Earth in sparkly dark blue hues and oceans coated with UV ink (blue emission)
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- The unique earthphase and moonphase complications, the fusion of space exploration, pop culture, and cutting-edge technology, and the inclusion of Moonshine Gold accents make the Mission to Earthphase - Moonshine Gold watch an innovative addition to any watch collection.
- The limited availability and one-day-only release event of the Mission to Earthphase - Moonshine Gold watch, held in conjunction with the Sturgeon Moon, elevate its status as a desirable collector's edition.
