Omega certainly ended 2025 with quite a few “bangers”, I believe that’s what the hip kids call them these days.  And the brand begins 2026 by turning one of the most familiar dials in watchmaking history on its head.  The Speedmaster Moonwatch arrives in two new references that play with contrast in a quietly confident way, introducing an inverted black and white dial that some argue they have seen shades of in past limited edition Speedies.

At first glance, the change does seem rather simple.  Look closer and the execution reveals itself to be anything but.  The stepped dial construction that defines the Moonwatch is retained, but now built using a double plate architecture. The upper layer is rendered in polished black, treated with varnish and lacquer to produce a deep, reflective sheen.  Set within it are subdials framed in rhodium plating, their white base plates providing a sharp visual counterpoint.  To reinforce the reversal, the minute track on the main dial is printed in white, while the subdials receive black transferred markings.

The black and white theme continues beyond the dial.  A black ceramic bezel frames the watch, its tachymeter scale filled with white enamel for crisp contrast. Above it sits a box shaped sapphire crystal with anti reflective treatment, subtly nodding to the vintage hesalite profile while offering modern durability. On the wrist, the familiar Moonwatch bracelet returns, finished in polished and brushed surfaces and equipped with OMEGA’s comfort release system for easy micro adjustment.

Both versions measure 42 mm, staying true to the professional Moonwatch format.  Buyers can choose between classic stainless steel, where the hands and hour markers are rhodium plated and filled with white Super LumiNova, or a more opulent execution in 18K Moonshine Gold. In the latter, OMEGA’s proprietary yellow gold alloy is used throughout the hands and markers, all filled with white Super LumiNova, while the central chronograph seconds hand is finished in PVD Moonshine Gold for an added layer of visual depth.  Omega is asking for ~ USD50K for the precious metal version, making it the most expensive gold version in the current Speedy line-up.

Inside, there are no surprises, and that is very much a good thing.  Both watches are powered by the Co Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861, the latest evolution of the movement lineage that traces its roots back to the Calibre 321 worn on the Moon.  Certified to the highest standards of precision, magnetic resistance, and performance, the 3861 also brings with it a five year warranty, reinforcing the Moonwatch’s reputation as a tool watch engineered for the long run.

These new black and white Speedmaster Moonwatches do command a noticeable premium over their stablemates.  Is Omega perhaps pushing the Speedies up the price range to perhaps steal some watch collectors still hankering to scratch that Daytona itch?  Well, it might just work.