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The new MoonSwatch features a moon with a beaver bite

A Celestial Bite: The New MoonSwatch ‘Beaver Moon’ Arrives

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The Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold ‘Beaver Moon’
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The latest Omega x Swatch collaboration ramps up the folklore with the celestial to present a new chapter: the Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold ‘Beaver Moon’. This fourth iteration in the celebrated Earthphase series ties each release to a full moon while introducing an eccentric twist to the dial’s horological artistry.

A timepiece featuring a dial full of whimsy whimsical and technical details

The Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold ‘Beaver Moon’
Swatch

Housed in the signature 42mm navy Bioceramic case, the timepiece presents a crisp white opaline dial illuminated by Grade A Super-LumiNova. The true conversation starter, however, lies in the moon phase subdial at two o’clock. Here, two full moons crafted from Omega’s proprietary Moonshine Gold rotate through their cycle; one in the beloved Snoopy style, while the other appears to have a bite taken out of its edge, a direct nod to the November ‘Beaver Moon’ folklore. The sophistication is elevated under ultraviolet light, where the Earth phase display at ten o’clock glows a mesmerizing shade of blue, and a hidden phrase appears on the lunar surface.

A unique complication delivers a reversed astronomical perspective

The Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold ‘Beaver Moon’
Swatch

Beyond its singular design, the watch boasts an innovative complication sure to arouse the interest of collectors. The earth phase display shows the planet as seen from the moon’s surface, creating an intriguing inversion: when there is a new moon in our sky, the watch displays a full earth. This clever reversal shifts the wearer’s perspective, inviting them to gaze back at their own world from a celestial perspective, blending astronomical observation with poetic elegance.

A limited edition continuing the accessible legacy of the collection

Available only until the new moon on November 20th, the ‘Beaver Moon’ edition expertly balances its prestigious Omega heritage with Swatch’s accessible and imaginative spirit. It is a testament to the collaboration’s unique ability to inject a sense of joy and discovery into modern watchmaking, producing a collectible that is simultaneously intriguing as well as charming.

Triston Brewer
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