Previously few days, we’ve launched a brand new (and actually interesting) Bronze Gold CK 859 and reviewed the Paris 2024 Speedmaster Chronoscope… Which makes a variety of sense as we’re now proper in the midst of the Olympics. However that’s not all for Omega, as now we have extra to introduce. In all probability the model’s most versatile and most traditional assortment, the Seamaster Aqua Terra expands as soon as extra – following latest variations with shiny black dials – with the addition of a number of new references cased in Moonshine gold, the model’s proprietary yellow gold alloy.
Moonshine gold…? It’s no secret that Omega has lengthy been testing with supplies, from titanium (used first with the Alaska undertaking), 904L metal (which Omega may have pioneered) and ceramic, but in addition not too long ago the model confirmed modern spirit with its personal gold alloys. It began with Sedna Gold, the model’s imaginative and prescient of pink gold, then adopted by Canopus Gold (white gold) and Moonshine Gold (yellow). The concept with these alloys is to carry a barely distinctive color however principally upgraded properties, reminiscent of a better resistance to the fading of color and lustre over time. As for Moonshine Gold, which was first introduced in 2019 with the Speedmaster Apollo 11 fiftieth Anniversary Restricted Version, the thought was to imitate the hue of older gold alloys (paler, much less vibrant and saturated). Its distinctive composition contains silver, copper and palladium for color and stability, having higher fade resistance than traditional 18k yellow gold.
Now, as a discreet launch, the model provides this alloy to the Seamaster Aqua Terra Assortment, its traditional, all-rounder elegant sports activities watch, as a stand-alone materials or mixed with stainless-steel.
3 New Moonshine Gold Aqua Terra 41mm
The addition of Moonshine gold to the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m assortment begins with 3 new 41mm editions, the extra masculine and bigger version of this watch. This traditional watch, with sufficient magnificence for the week but in addition robustness for the weekend, is now accessible in 2 offered Moonshine gold editions paired with a PVD inexperienced dial – a well-recognized look that we’ve seen already in metal, with 41mm editions in addition to 38mm fashions. This inexperienced mannequin might be paired with a inexperienced rubber strap or a strong gold bracelet. Right here, the dial depends on the traditional horizontal striped sample, with strong gold utilized markers and palms.
Along with these strong gold fashions, Omega additionally brings Moonshine gold to a two-tone, steel-and-gold model. This model differentiates from the remainder with its lacquered black varnish dial, geared up with strong gold utilized markers and palms and a framed date window – the bottom dial is identical as the brand new fashions we’ve seen not too long ago. Moonshine gold is used right here for the bezel, the crown and the bracelet’s mid-links.
Regardless of the mannequin we’re , the specs are the identical; 41mm diameter, 13.4mm thickness, 48mm size, symmetrical case with lyre-shaped lugs, polished surfaces, sapphire crystal on each side and comfy water-resistance due to a screwed again and crown. Energy comes from the Calibre 8900 or 8901 (the latter for the strong gold fashions), an automated Grasp-Chronometer Co-Axial motion with a double barrel and 60h energy reserve, and a sensible time-zone operate (hour hand leaping in one-hour increments).
The brand new inexperienced Moonshine Gold Aqua Terra 150m fashions retail for EUR 24,200 on rubber and EUR 42,500 on bracelet, whereas the two-tone mannequin retails for EUR 14,800.
Fast information: 41mm x 13.4mm – 18k Moonshine gold case or Metal-and-Moonshine Gold case – 150m water-resistance, sapphire crystal each side, screw-in crown – Calibre 8900 or 8901, automated, co-axial, Grasp Chronometer, 60h energy reserve, 3.5Hz frequency – two-tone ref. 220.20.41.21.01.001 – gold-on-rubber ref. 220.52.41.21.10.001 – gold-on-gold ref. 220.50.41.21.10.001
2 New Moonshine Gold Aqua Terra 38mm
A barely extra compact model, which might be ordered with both trapezoidal markers or extra female oval-shaped markers, the Aqua Terra 38mm may properly be the candy spot of the gathering, with its 12.3mm thickness and pretty brief case of 45.1mm. Regardless of the scale discount, no contains had been made concerning the robustness, as this compact AT retains a screw-in crown, screwed again and 150m water-resistance.
New for this 12 months are two relatively masculine, or possibly ought to we are saying unisex, fashions. The primary combines metal and Moonshine gold (for the bezel, crown and mid-links) with a wealthy burgundy-toned dial. Palms and markers are strong gold and the dial has a sunray-brushed end.
The second mannequin is an much more luxurious tackle the Aqua Terra, with a strong Moonshine gold case and bracelet, absolutely polished, and mixed with a deep blue brushed dial with strong gold palms and markers. On each editions, the case is solely polished and energy comes from the dependable Calibre 8800 or 8801, with Grasp Chronometer certification, co-axial escapement and 55h energy reserve on a single barrel.
The brand new 38mm blue Moonshine Gold Aqua Terra 150m fashions retail for EUR 38,600. The brand new burgundy steel-and-Moonshine gold model retails for EUR 14,100.
Fast information: 38mm x 12.3mm – 18k Moonshine gold case or Metal-and-Moonshine Gold case – 150m water-resistance, sapphire crystal each side, screw-in crown – Calibre 8800 or 8801, automated, co-axial, Grasp Chronometer, 55h energy reserve, 3.5Hz frequency – two-tone ref. 220.20.38.20.10.002 – strong gold ref. 220.50.38.20.03.001
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