Omega Speedmaster White Dial: The Romance of Space

Since 1965, the Speedmaster Moonwatch has been flight-qualified by NASA for all manned space missions and holds the distinction of being the first watch worn on the moon. To date, the Speedmaster Moonwatch has participated in every one of humanity's six lunar landing missions. In this series of stunning images, we spotlight one of its most iconic classic models: the Speedmaster Moonwatch with a white dial.

The Speedmaster Moonwatch white dial carries on a classic design legacy, crafted from stainless steel and featuring a 42mm case with a combination of polished and brushed finishes that exude luxury and refinement. The watch's most distinctive highlight is its rare white dial. This design draws its primary inspiration from the black-and-white color scheme of astronauts' spacesuits—specifically the white suits worn during extravehicular activities. Furthermore, the white-dial Speedmaster has historical roots; Omega collaborated with NASA on the top-secret "Alaska Project" to create the Speedmaster Alaska I in 1969—a timepiece designed for space missions that utilized a white dial due to its highly effective heat-reflecting properties. Today, the white-dial Speedmaster Moonwatch stands as a tribute to human space exploration and a celebration of the Speedmaster collection's illustrious heritage.

The dial features a special lacquered finish that is both lustrous and rich in depth—a technique Omega has applied for the first time to the "step" dial of a Moonwatch. The white dial contrasts with black hour markers and hands, ensuring excellent legibility. Red accents highlight the tip of the seconds hand and the "Speedmaster" inscription beneath the 12 o'clock position. These red elements draw inspiration from NASA spacesuit designs; since the Apollo 13 mission in 1970, red lines have been used on the suits to designate the commander's rank. They also pay tribute to the Alaska Project I prototype, echoing the color of its red thermal protective shield. The hour and minute hands, the tip of the seconds hand, and the hour markers are all coated with white Super-LumiNova, ensuring clear time readability even in low-light conditions.

The watch features a black anodized aluminum bezel with a tachymeter scale that incorporates the iconic "Dot over 90" (with the dot positioned above the number 90) and "Dot diagonal to 70" (with the dot positioned diagonally below the number 70) details found on early Speedmaster models—design elements specifically intended for Speedmaster enthusiasts. The best Omega Speedmaster replica watches at captainthewatch.