Omega x Swatch Collaboration Update

Chasing the Moonswatch and the reality of the hype

Saturday morning

Models pursued

Watches acquired

Section I

The Hunt for the Moon and Mars

I was really excited about the Mission to the Moon and Mars versions of the Omega x Swatch collaboration, so I made it a point to be in line on Saturday morning. Unfortunately, they only had a few units for sale, and I wasn’t able to snag one. I’ll keep checking in to see if I can eventually get my hands on those pieces.

Thoughts on the Collaboration

It’s kind of cool and exciting that Omega and Swatch teamed up for this wild collaboration—it actually makes sense. I’ve always had a soft spot for chronographs, and I hope to own the original Omega Speedmaster Professional someday. In the meantime, this Swatch version would make for a fun daily wearer.

Current Concerns — 4/20/22

I’ve been hearing some concerning reports that some of the watches bleed ink. I saw a video for the blue Neptune version that claimed the blue dye left a stain on a person's wrist. I’m hoping this issue is limited to specific colorways and doesn’t impact the red Mars or gray Moon versions that I’m waiting to acquire.

→Mission to the Moon — The primary gray target for my collection.
→Mission to Mars — The secondary target, noted for its distinct red aesthetic.
→Mission to Neptune — The blue iteration currently under scrutiny for dye-transfer issues.

I’ll keep an eye on the situation and look forward to the day I can add one of these exciting pieces to my collection!

Watch Model	Status	Notes
Moon	Want	Gray colorway
Mars	Want	Red colorway
Neptune	Avoid	Reported ink bleeding

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