OM Factory Omega Speedmaster “Dark Side of the Moon” Vintage Black Ceramic Watch — Review Compared to the Original

The Omega Speedmaster model is produced by OM Factory with a high-tech ceramic case, standard case diameter and high-precision automatic Super Clone movement architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

Throughout history, humanity has completed the mission to land on the Moon six times in total, and each time, the watch that accompanied the astronauts on the Moon was the Omega Speedmaster. When one sees such a watch, of course this story of the Moon landing comes to mind. Omega Speedmaster has attracted the attention of many watch enthusiasts with its character that expresses its power and determined and solid stance.

The exploration adventure of the "Apollo 8" astronauts and their brilliant achievements became the creative inspiration for the "Dark Side of the Moon" model of the Speedmaster series; The ever-changing and cyclically repeating mysterious Earth nightscapes sparked the birth of the "vintage black" version of the Speedmaster "Dark Side of the Moon" series. The Moon we see is actually only one side of it; So what exactly does the other side of the Moon look like? How does “Dark Side of the Moon” offer a completely different interpretation of this? Let's take a look at how this watch really compares to the original. Watch model: Omega Speedmaster series 311.92.44.51.01.006

OM Factory: Continuing the Dark Side of the Moon legend, a mysterious and impressive design that reinterprets the appeal of the series. The 9300 movement, developed by Omega's own R&D, is preserved; The subdial at position 3 functions as a [12-hour] and [60-minute] cumulative chronograph counter. All functions and appearance are reproduced exactly to the original [1-1] scale. All parts of the new Dark Side of the Moon full ceramic watch are produced from imported ceramic raw materials of Korean origin; Korean raw material is difficult to process, takes a long time and is costly, and its yield rate is low. OM Factory did not hesitate to spend two years to produce a unique and elegant work of art, achieving the same tone and shine as the original; It can be said that the labor is rewarded.

Technical difficulty Details and Features

[Technical Difficulty] The 44.25 mm matte polished ceramic case has a balanced thickness and offers a deeper and sharper appearance. The brushed workmanship case combines with the polished black ceramic bezel; The combination of different processing techniques makes the appearance even more striking. There is a tachymeter scale on the ceramic bezel, which is the symbol of the Speedmaster series.

Exquisite workmanship Details and Features

[Exquisite Workmanship] The ceramic dial goes through grinding and polishing; The copper plate is then placed on the dial and merges seamlessly with the printed and baked inscriptions. The same spirit as the original is captured by using 18 carat gold-plated stick hour markers and imported Swiss lume.

The essence of the work, Details and Features

[The Gist of the Matter] The entire ceramic case has no inner body (case) and no tooth grooves; It is made according to the production process of the original, which is an extremely challenging task. Groundbreaking innovative technology is perfectly displayed.

Master Workmanship Details and Features

[Skillful Workmanship] The full ceramic buckle is also produced according to the original; Sharp-edged, brushed lines are fluid. When combined with the durable nylon fabric strap, it provides both comfortable use and dazzling. Omega signature, masterwork.

Watch review: The Omega Speedmaster series "Dark Side of the Moon" ceramic watch exemplifies Omega's distinctive style, pioneering innovation and forward-thinking spirit. As a highly acclaimed new member of the series, it brings new appeal to the legend called "Speedmaster" and redefines the iconic design of the Lunar watch. The name of the watch makes people long for the mysterious and fascinating space. This watch is a crystal of innovative technology: it is made from a single piece of black zirconium oxide ceramic and matches perfectly with the polished 44.25 mm ceramic case. The dial features striking 18k white gold hour markers and two blackized subdials; This innovative dial layout looks particularly distinctive compared to the three-subdial structure common on the legendary Speedmaster Moon watches. The hour and minute hands of the watch and the two dots at 12 o'clock are lume coated; Thus, the user can easily read the time in any light condition, and in the dark, the view becomes even more fascinating.

Case and Body Workmanship

Bezel comparison: OM Factory Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon vintage black ceramic watch is produced from Korean imported ceramic raw materials; Korean raw material is difficult to process, takes a long time and is costly, and its yield rate is low. OM Factory did not hesitate to spend two years to produce a unique and elegant work of art, achieving the same tone and shine as the original; It can be said that the labor is rewarded.

Dial and Hand Details

Dial comparison: The ceramic dial undergoes grinding and polishing; The copper plate is then placed on the dial and merges seamlessly with the printed and baked inscriptions. The same spirit as the original is captured by using 18 carat gold-plated stick hour markers and imported Swiss lume.

Side profile comparison: The ceramic material case has undergone a special treatment, its texture is extremely impressive. The crown and chronograph pushers also underwent the same process; thus the user gets a better feel in the hand when using them.

Detail comparison: The entire ceramic case has no inner body (case), nor is there any thread groove; It is made according to the production process of the original, which is an extremely challenging task. Groundbreaking innovative technology is perfectly displayed.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

Buckle comparison: The full ceramic buckle is also produced according to the original; Sharp-edged, brushed lines are fluid. When combined with the durable nylon fabric strap, it provides both comfortable use and dazzling.

OM Factory Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon vintage black ceramic watch has a diameter of 44.25 mm. All pieces are produced from imported ceramic raw materials of Korean origin; Korean raw material is difficult to process, takes a long time and is costly, and its yield rate is low. OM Factory did not hesitate to spend two years to produce a unique and elegant work of art, achieving the same tone and shine as the original. The tachymeter scale on the matte ceramic bezel is also covered with the same lume coating. As in other models of the series, the markings on the matte ceramic dial are created by laser etching.

The dial is also made of ceramic material; The hour markers on the outer ring are in the shape of a metal rod nail and the workmanship is fine and appropriate. In addition, the seconds scale and the Omega logo and texts are printed and baked on the side. The central hour and minute hands have a three-hand design; The hour and minute hands are hollow-machined and filled with lume coating, while the second hand is treated with high-strength carbide and attracts extreme attention. Additionally, two symmetrical sub-dials at positions 3 and 9 function as small seconds and chronograph displays, respectively. The combination of the ceramic bezel and the brown-yellow tone lume layer adds a distinctive atmosphere. There is a square date window at position 6, making it even easier to read the time.

Movement and Caliber Performance

The back surface has a transparent design that shows the body; You can watch the elegance in the operation of the movement through the anti-glare treated sapphire crystal glass. The movement of the OM Factory replica version is the specially developed 9300 automatic mechanical movement. This mechanism can perform all the functions of the watch flawlessly and works precisely and steadily. OM Factory had also used this mechanism in its previous Speedmaster series watches; Its performance is extremely mature and stable.

The strap of the watch is a brown leather strap, which adds a bit of a vintage flair to this pioneering timer. Omega's iconic brand logo is engraved on the ceramic material folding buckle.

The lume coating used in this model by OM Factory is produced from imported lume material of Swiss origin; It is both brighter and longer-lasting, and the lume effect is dazzlingly beautiful.

Summary: Just as the Moon does not have a single face, the Omega Speedmaster series "Dark Side of the Moon" does not consist of a single face. Vintage style, dark interpretation; Different designs display different styles, and different combinations offer more opportunities to those who wear the watch. This OM Factory Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon vintage black ceramic watch stands out not only with its external appearance and craftsmanship; OM Factory's self-developed 9300 movement is equally precise and reliable, providing this watch with a stable power guarantee. In short, it is an extremely good model; If you like it, it's worth a try.