Beyond the Moonwatch: 5 Omega Speedmasters Crafted from Real Meteorite

The Omega Speedmaster has been to the Moon, but these five models are made of it. In the world of luxury watchmaking, few materials carry the romantic weight of meteorite. These are slices of asteroids that have traveled billions of miles through the vacuum of space, only to end up on your wrist.

Because the crystalline Widmanstätten pattern takes millions of years to form, it cannot be faked or replicated in a lab. No two dials are ever identical. From the groundbreaking 2025 Moonphase to the legendary 321 Platinum, here are the five most essential meteorite Speedmasters to know right now.

1. The 2025 Innovation: Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite

Released in early 2025, these references share a 43mm stainless steel case that has been slimmed down to a sleek 13.6mm thickness. Both utilize the all-new manual-winding Calibre 9914, which displays lunar cycles for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres using cabochons made of actual lunar meteorite.

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The “Midnight” Edition (Ref. 304.30.43.52.01.001) – For the purist, this model features a black PVD-coated meteorite dial paired with a polished black ceramic bezel. The 18K white gold hands and indexes pop against the dark, crystalline Widmanstätten pattern, mimicking the depth of the night sky.

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The “Deep Blue” Edition (Ref. 304.30.43.52.06.001) – This bolder variant utilizes a galvanic grey-coated meteorite dial contrasted by blue PVD-coated hands, indexes, and sub-dial rings. It is framed by a striking blue ceramic bezel, offering a more modern, technical aesthetic.

The Meteorite: A dial sliced from the Muonionalusta meteorite, PVD-treated for a deep, celestial grey finish.

The Game-Changer: This reference features two moon cabochons made from actual lunar meteorite (Moon rock) set within the 6 o’clock sub-dial.

The Profile: At 13.6mm, it is significantly thinner than previous Moonphase models, thanks to the manual-winding Calibre 9914.

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A close-up of an Omega Speedmaster Professional in platinum, featuring a black onyx dial with three sub-dials made from moon meteorite. — Rare and technically significant, this platinum Speedmaster houses the revived Calibre 321 movement and features sub-dials crafted from actual lunar meteorite.

2. The collects or’s Grail: Speedmaster 321 Platinum

If the 2025 Moonphase is about tech, the 321 Platinum (Ref. 311.93.42.30.99.001) is about heritage. This is the only modern Speedmaster to house the resurrected Calibre 321—the same movement worn on the lunar surface.

The Detail: The dial is deep black onyx, but the three sub-registers are crafted from lunar meteorite.

The Appeal: It’s a subtle flex. From a distance, it looks like a standard Moonwatch, but the weight of the platinum and the texture of the moon rock tell a different story.

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A luxury Omega Speedmaster "Grey Side of the Moon" watch featuring a full meteorite dial with a grey crystalline pattern, 18K Sedna gold hands and bezel, and a brown leather strap. — The “Grey Side of the Moon” features a dial sliced from the Gibeon meteorite, complemented by Omega’s proprietary 18K Sedna gold for a warm, celestial aesthetic.

3. The Visual Showstopper: Grey Side of the Moon “Meteorite”

First released in 2016 and recently updated with refined 2025 case geometry, the GSotM Meteorite (Ref. 311.63.44.51.99.001) remains the most striking use of the Gibeon meteorite.

The Aesthetic: A sandblasted grey ceramic case paired with an 18K Sedna™ Gold bezel.

The Pattern: Because of the acid-etching process, the Widmanstätten pattern on this dial is exceptionally sharp and metallic, catching the light like no other material.

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Detailed macro shot of an Omega Speedmaster with a meteorite dial, showing the intricate, crisscrossing Widmanstätten patterns in the chronograph registers. — A closer look at the Widmanstätten pattern: these long nickel-iron crystals take millions of years of slow cooling in space to form, making them impossible to replicate in a lab.

4. The Historical Icon: Apollo-Soyuz 35th Anniversary

Limited to 1,975 pieces, this 2010 release (Ref. 311.30.42.30.99.001) is the watch that started the modern meteorite craze for Omega. It commemorates the historic “handshake in space” between US and Soviet astronauts.

The Look: It features a “Reverse Panda” layout with a raw meteorite dial and black subdials.

collects or’s Tip: In 2026, these are increasingly hard to find on the secondary market, often fetching significant premiums due to their status as the first “standard case” meteorite Speedy.

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Quick Comparison: Meteorite Speedmasters

Model	Release Year	Meteorite Type	Movement
2025 Moonphase	2025	Muonionalusta + Moon	Calibre 9914 (Manual)
321 Platinum	2019	Moon (Lunar)	Calibre 321 (Manual)
Grey Side	2016/2022	Gibeon	Calibre 9300 (Auto)
Apollo-Soyuz	2010	Gibeon	Calibre 1861 (Manual)

Final Thoughts

Meteorite is a finite resource. While Omega has mastered the art of slicing these celestial stones, there is only so much space rock available for luxury dials. With the 2025 Moonphase slimming down the case profile and adding genuine lunar fragments, the demand for these “out of this world” watches is at an all-t.mes high.

Ready for your own piece of the stars?

Whether you have your heart set on the extraterrestrial allure of a Meteorite Speedmaster or you prefer the t.mes less, flight-qualified DNA of a classic Moonwatch, we invite you to explore our vast selection of certified authentic, pre-owned Omega Speedmaster watches. Our curated collects ion bridges the gap between the legendary 1969 heritage and the breathtaking 2025 innovations.

Your next piece of history—be it steel, gold, or billion-year-old stone—is waiting for you.

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