bIn 2018, Omega launched the Darkish Aspect of the Moon Apollo 8, with a bigger black ceramic case (44.25mm).
The 2018 Speedmaster Darkish Aspect of the Moon Apollo 8 was bought with a caliber 1869 (a modified model of the usual Moonwatch Skilled caliber 1861). The watch was launched with a retail value of $9,750 – which was about 40% greater than the usual Moonwatch Skilled on the time. That was a hefty premium for what was primarily a case swap and a customized motion and dial, however not a lot else.
Quick ahead to 2024, and identical to the present Moonwatch Skilled, with a Metas-certified caliber 3861 inside, the 2024 Speedmaster Darkish Aspect of the Moon Apollo 8 obtained a brand new caliber 3869 (a modified 3861). So now you get the identical case as in 2018 and the identical primary look – aside from the added small titanium Saturn V rocket seconds hand and a extra detailed depiction of the moon on the back and front – however with the extra superior newest model Era Metas licensed motion.
Omega is a extremely fascinating model, and the Lemania-based motion is actually improved over the 1869 motion used within the 2018 Speedmaster Darkish Aspect of the Moon Apollo 8, however the value has elevated from $9,750 to $14,300, 46.6667% (from 2018 to 2024) and That is 116,667% greater than a base model of the Moonwatch Skilled 2024 bracelet, which is at the moment out there for $6,600.
Regardless of the way you have a look at it, the worth enhance on this bigger 2024 ceramic Omega Speedmaster Darkish Aspect of the Moon Apollo 8 is nothing in need of astronomical.
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