Dubai: Swatch has added the ‘earth phase’ for its newest creation, the Bioceramic MoonSwatch Mission to EarthPhase watch. This is the first time in watch-making history that a model comes with the earth phase.
The Mission To EarthPhase features a moon phase on the subdial at two o’clock. The celestial body changes based on its cycles, which can be observed using the two-Moon disc and mask (northern and southern hemispheres).
“For the creation of this watch with its earth phase, Swatch was inspired by Earth as seen from the Moon, a mesmerizing view that has been captured in iconic images during various Apollo missions,” said a statement.
As for the earth phase, looking at the dial at ten o’clock, ‘we can admire the movements of our planet as seen from the Moon’. “The patented earth phase is colored to pay tribute to the diversity and beauty of the blue planet,” said a statement. “Clouds are also visible, along with the contrast between oceans, forests and deserts.” (The oceans are coated with UV ink (blue emission) visible only in UV light.) The new watch, which is a non-limited edition, sports its mission statement on the back of the case, as well as the Omega X Swatch logos on the dial and crown. The Moon appears on the battery cover, bearing the footprint of astronaut Neil Armstrong.
The Bioceramic MoonSwatch Mission To EarthPhase is retailing at select Swatch stores from November 2. As with the whole Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection, only one watch can be purchased per person, per day and per store.
