Reviewing Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon Meteorite 311.63.44.51.99.001

Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon Meteorite 311.63.44.51.99.001, and this iteration of the ceramic Speedmaster was launched in 2016. According to reliable sources from both inside and outside Omega, it’s expected to have a production run of approximately two-three years due to, among other things, scarce amounts of the Gibeon meteorite. In most cases, I’m not into limited editions, even though I’m inclined to make an exception if I get truly smitten by a certain piece. More replica Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon.

The pattern of the dial can look almost glacier-like from certain angles in one moment while looking similar to the soil of the Moon or some desolated area in another. The ceramic case can take quite a beating without a single scratch or chip based on my experience with its sibling in black (ref. 311.92.44.51.01.003), and I’m really thrilled about this aspect as accidents do tend to happen – even to the most careful persons. According to some sources, the ceramic case of the Grey Side of the Moon is 10-15% harder than its siblings in black and white, but this isn’t why it got the deciding vote. The grey colour of these ceramic cases is more versatile in my humble opinion as it’s a little bit darker than stainless steel or titanium, which makes it suitable for daily wear. And the meteorite dial is such a cool detail.

The alligator strap may look a bit formal for a sports watch. A friend of mine has had the first iteration of the Grey Side of the Moon, Lunar Dust, for quite a while, and it does gain a patina that matches the darker case. Some people prefer the ceramic over the fold-over clasp with titanium, but the latter functions as an excellent counterweight to this feather-light watch.