Hands-On With The New Swiss Replica Omega Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon Watches UK

In 2013, there were two very significant releases in Omega’s catalog. One was the Speedmaster Professional “Racing,” which Fratello quickly dubbed “Tintin” due to its story with the Belgian reporter and his adventures on the Moon. The other was the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon. They were revolutionary replica Omega watches UK at the time, as people had been longing for a black Speedmaster for a while. It was a black ceramic version of the caliber-9300-powered Speedmaster that Omega had introduced two years earlier, featuring a two-register dial and a domed sapphire crystal on the back. The case wasn’t the only ceramic component, though, as the dial and bezel were also made of this scratch-resistant material.

Omega’s Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon saga continues

I already expected an update of this model in 2023 to mark its 10th anniversary. Plus, it was one of the last remaining Speedmasters without a Master Chronometer-certified movement. Nevertheless, Omega took its time.

The original Dark Side of the Moon featured Omega’s caliber 9300, an in-house-developed and -manufactured chronograph movement with a column wheel and a bonus 12-hour dual-time function. Just like its steel counterpart, the case had a 44.25mm diameter. However, the size was not an issue at the time since big watches were still very much alive in 2013, and perhaps more importantly, the lug-to-lug wasn’t much larger than that of the 42mm Moonwatch. Side by side, though, the Dark Side of the Moon was (and is) visibly larger — more on wearability later.

A welcome update to the Dark Side of the Moon models

What I vividly remember about the original Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon is that I wanted one badly, and there was a massive demand for it. I never had the chance to purchase one, though, and the collection eventually became diluted when Omega released several black ceramic variations on this model, as well as an all-white version, a Grey Side of the Moon, a Porsche Club America edition, an Alinghi edition, and a skeletonized Apollo 8 model (which was later upgraded in 2024).

Whenever I was ready to purchase the original 2013 Dark Side of the Moon, something else would pop up (mostly other Speedmaster models), and it slowly disappeared from my watch radar.

With the new Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon top fake Omega watches, the craving has returned. There are three of these models in black ceramic, each available on a 21/18mm rubber strap (as we received them here) or the famous black nylon strap. Both straps come with a folding clasp.

Then, there’s a new version of the Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon. It didn’t arrive in time for us to include it in our photo shoot, so I will only cover it briefly in this article. A hands-on review will follow later on.

Dark Side of the Moon “Classic” — 310.92.44.51.01.004

Let’s start with the updated classic Dark Side of the Moon. The good news is that it now uses the Master Chronometer-certified caliber 9900 rather than the 9300. There are also several aesthetic changes. As with the Moonwatch line, Omega now uses a “step dial” for the Dark Side of the Moon models. It provides more depth than the previous dials did.

As you can see, the white gold applied indexes now have a slight angle following the step rather than just being straight pieces. Of course, “Master Chronometer” is now printed on the dial in silver. Just like the indexes, the hands are made of 18K white gold and use green-glowing Super-LumiNova. Surrounding the dial and crystal is a black ceramic bezel with Omega’s patented Liquidmetal tachymeter scale.

Omega also slightly changed the dimensions of the watch with an approximate 1mm reduction in thickness. It still has a 15.09mm profile, but the domed sapphire crystal on the case back and the box-type sapphire crystal on the front make the case itself look quite sleek. On my 18cm wrist, it fits perfectly. The 44.25mm diameter remains, and the cheap replica Omega watches have a 50mm lug-to-lug. That means the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon isn’t for everyone, but it also never was.

The Dark Side of the Moon on the wrist

I had the pleasure of wearing the new Dark Side of the Moon watches for a few days before they went live today. The all-black version was never my favorite, but I know some guys here in the office dig it. My preference has always been the original Dark Side of the Moon, and with the new step dial and caliber 9900, Omega has just made it better. Although all three review fake Omega Speedmaster watches are available with a fabric strap, we received them on the rubber strap (with the lunar-surface pattern inside), and I prefer them this way. The rubber strap is incredibly comfortable and a joy to wear.

Now, the Dark Vader is new to the collection, and it is rapidly becoming my favorite pick. The case is thinner than the other models, but that’s not the decisive factor for me, as the other cases also fit my wrist perfectly well. Rather, it’s the stealthy look of the case and dial with the pop of the bright red chronograph hand that puts this one in the lead.

It was tough to take these watches off in the last couple of days. I thought that large watches weren’t for me anymore, but the black cases and dials make them appear smaller than they actually are. Additionally, the rubber strap adds so much comfort that all big-perfect copy Omega watches worries disappeared like snow in the sun. That said, the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon does look big on small wrists, so in the end, it’s a watch you should try before buying. It’s all a matter of preferences, certainly not of discomfort, which is no question with the Dark Side of the Moon on a rubber strap. Finally, Omega has notified us that all previous Dark Side of the Moon models (except for the Apollo 8) will be discontinued immediately.