Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

1 5 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I T he OMEGA Speedmaster White Side of the Moon is yet another innovative timepiece that is not inspired directly by views of the Moon from space, but rather the radiance of the celestial body as seen from Earth. The majesty and mystique of the Moon are used as inspiration for a timepiece that offers technological excellence alongside aesthetic and soulful beauty. Continuing the brand’s ongoing commitment to innovative creations and unique and advanced production processes, this eye-catching timepiece is the third in OMEGA’s selection of solid ceramic timepieces. The white zirconium oxide ceramic dial is complemented by a brushed and polished ceramic casebody made of the same brilliant material. The polished white ceramic bezel has a matt chromium nitride tachymeter scale. The polished ceramic pushers on the case function totally independently so there is no risk to the chronograph mechanisms as a result of inadvertent manipulation. The dial, with its 18K white gold hands and applied indexes, is protected on both sides by scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The central chronograph seconds hand is rhodium-plated and stands out with a red tip, which provides an unexpected splash of colour on the face of the watch. White Super- LumiNova coats the central hour, minute and chronograph seconds hands as well as the indexes and the two dots at 12 o’clock. Engraved just above the centre of the dial are ‘ZrO2’ and, also in red, ‘Speedmaster’. There is a small white sub-dial at 3 o’clock that serves as a 60-minute and 12-hour recorder and a small second sub-dial can be found at 9 o’clock. The Speedmaster White Side of the Moon is elegantly presented on a white leather strap with a white foldover clasp that boasts grade 5 titanium frame spring folders. This special ceramic clasp distinguishes this model from other watches in the range. The polished white ceramic caseback, with its bevelled scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, features matt chromium nitride marks and is engraved with the words “White Side of the Moon”. The OMEGA co-axial calibre 9300, the first in-house co-axial movement to feature a chronograph function, is at the heart of this statement-making timepiece. OMEGA Speedmaster White Side of the Moon C a p t u r i n g t h e B r i l l i a n c e o f a F u l l M o o n