Swatch x Omega Moonswatch UK: Every Mission & Where to Buy
Swatch x Omega Moonswatch UK: Every Mission & Where to Buy
The complete Swatch x Omega Moonswatch UK guide: every mission colourway explained, the Earthphase and 1965 editions, what makes this collaboration worth buying, and how to get genuine stock in the UK.
100% authentic Swatch × Omega — shipped from the UK, no import fees.
Swatch × Omega Bioceramic Moonswatch Mission to Earthphase (SO33M700) — the moonphase complication edition.
What Is It?
A collaboration between Swatch and Omega — Speedmaster Moonwatch design in Swatch's bioceramic material, with a Swiss SISTEM51 automatic movement. Launched in 2022, it remains one of the most talked-about watch releases of the decade.
UK Price
Standard Moonswatch missions retail at approximately £270–£320 in the UK. Special editions (Earthphase, 1965, Moonshine Gold) are priced at a premium. Buying from a UK retailer means the price includes VAT — no surprise charges.
Buying in the UK
Pixel Hub stocks current Moonswatch editions shipped from the UK. No import fees, no grey-market risk, and no queuing at a Swatch store. Genuine product with full UK consumer protection.
Grey-market caution: Moonswatch has attracted a significant grey market, particularly on online marketplaces. Counterfeit and heavily marked-up examples are common. Every Moonswatch at Pixel Hub is purchased through official Swatch channels and comes with original packaging — you pay a fair UK retail price without the grey-market premium or the authenticity risk.
What Is the Swatch x Omega Moonswatch?
The Swatch × Omega Moonswatch is the result of a collaboration between two of Switzerland's most iconic watchmakers — Swatch and Omega — announced in March 2022. It takes the design language of Omega's legendary Speedmaster Professional "Moonwatch" and reinterprets it in Swatch's bioceramic material, powered by a Swatch SISTEM51 automatic movement, at a fraction of the Speedmaster's price point.
The original launch caused queues outside Swatch stores worldwide and created an overnight secondary market. Several years on, the Swatch x Omega Moonswatch UK market has matured considerably — pricing has stabilised, and the collaboration has expanded significantly beyond the original 11-mission lineup with Earthphase complications, the 1965 anniversary edition, Moonshine Gold variants, and the ongoing Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms sub-line with Blancpain.
The Swatch x Omega Moonswatch Missions Explained
The original Moonswatch collection is built around 11 missions — each named after a destination in the solar system and featuring a colour palette and design inspired by that world. All 11 share the same case size (42mm), the same SISTEM51 movement, and the same bioceramic construction. The differences are entirely visual.
Mission to the Sun
The warmest colourway in the range — yellow tones referencing solar imagery. One of the most immediately recognisable Moonswatches and consistently a strong seller in the UK.
Mission to Mercury through Neptune
Each of the remaining planetary missions takes its colour inspiration from the corresponding planet: muted greens and blues for the outer planets, warmer tones for the inner solar system. The full set of 11 has become a collector's target — UK buyers who own all 11 missions are a recognised segment of the Moonswatch community.
Mission to the Moon
The most directly referential to the Omega Speedmaster, Mission to the Moon uses a white and grey palette that closely echoes the original Moonwatch aesthetic. It's typically the top-selling mission in the UK and the natural starting point for collectors new to the collaboration.
Mission to Earthphase — The Moonswatch with a Complication
Mission to Earthphase represents a significant evolution of the Moonswatch concept. Where the original 11 missions are time-only pieces, the Earthphase adds a moonphase complication to the dial — displaying the current phase of the moon as viewed from Earth. This is a genuine watchmaking complication, not a decorative feature, and it meaningfully expands the Moonswatch's mechanical credentials.
The Earthphase is available in multiple variants including the standard edition (SO33M700) and the Moonshine Gold version (SO33W701L), which uses Swatch's warm gold-toned bioceramic material for a premium aesthetic that aligns more closely with Omega's own Moonshine Gold collection.
Mission to Earthphase in Moonshine Gold (SO33W701L) — the premium variant of the moonphase Moonswatch.
Bioceramic Moonswatch 1965 — The Anniversary Edition
The 1965 edition references the year that the Omega Speedmaster became the official watch of NASA's astronaut programme — the same year it was first worn in space. The 1965 Moonswatch carries specific visual cues that echo the Speedmaster of that era, making it the most historically resonant piece in the Moonswatch collection and a natural choice for collectors with a deeper interest in the watch's heritage.
Moonswatch 1965 (SO33M106) — referencing the year the Speedmaster became NASA's official astronaut watch.
Mission to Earth — Lava & Desert Editions
The Earth-themed Moonswatches take a different approach to the planetary range — rather than referencing the planet's appearance from space, they draw on terrestrial landscapes. The Lava edition (SO33O100) uses deep orange and red tones inspired by volcanic terrain, while the Desert edition (SO33T103) references the pale ochres of arid landscapes. Both are among the more distinctive colourways in the current range.
Mission to Earth: Lava (SO33O100) — one of the most distinctive colourways in the current Moonswatch range.
Mission to the Moonphase — New Moon Edition
The New Moon edition of the Moonphase collection takes the Earthphase complication and wraps it in a deep blue case and bracelet — one of the most elegant pieces in the current Moonswatch lineup and a strong contrast to the lighter tones of the standard Earthphase.
Mission to the Moonphase: New Moon (SO33B700) — deep blue moonphase edition, one of the strongest aesthetic pieces in the current range.
Is the Swatch x Omega Moonswatch Worth Buying in the UK?
The honest answer is that the Moonswatch occupies a genuinely unique position: it is the only way to wear a watch with Omega's Speedmaster DNA, an automatic movement, and a recognisable design heritage for under £350. For its price, nothing else in the market delivers the same combination of brand association, mechanical content, and design pedigree.
It is not a substitute for a real Speedmaster — the SISTEM51 movement is not serviced by Omega, the case finish is not equivalent, and the wearing experience is lighter and less substantial. But as a considered purchase at its own price point, evaluated honestly, the Moonswatch is excellent value and has proven to hold a place in serious collectors' watch rotations rather than simply being a novelty.
Buying Swatch x Omega Moonswatch in the UK
Pixel Hub sources all Moonswatch stock through official Swatch distribution channels. Every watch comes in original packaging with documentation. Shipping is from the UK, so there are no import fees and no grey-market markups. See our shipping policy and FAQs for full details.
Where to Buy Swatch x Omega Moonswatch in the UK
Pixel Hub stocks current Moonswatch editions — including the Earthphase, 1965, Lava, Desert, and Moonphase variants — shipped from the UK with no import fees and full authenticity guarantee.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Swatch x Omega Moonswatch?
The Moonswatch is a collaboration between Swatch and Omega that takes the design of the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch and produces it in Swatch's bioceramic material with a SISTEM51 automatic movement. It launched in March 2022 and remains one of the most talked-about watch collaborations of the decade.
How much does the Swatch x Omega Moonswatch cost in the UK?
Standard mission editions retail at approximately £270–£320 in the UK. Special editions including the Earthphase, 1965, and Moonshine Gold variants are priced higher. Buying from a UK retailer means the price includes VAT — no additional charges on delivery.
Are there fake Swatch x Omega Moonswatches?
Yes — the Moonswatch grey market has produced counterfeit examples that mimic the original closely. The safest way to guarantee authenticity is to buy from a verified retailer like Pixel Hub, where all stock is sourced through official Swatch distribution channels.
What is the difference between the Moonswatch and the Speedmaster?
The Omega Speedmaster Professional is a steel watch with a manual-wind calibre 321 or 861 movement, hand-finished case, and decades of professional space programme history. The Moonswatch is bioceramic with a SISTEM51 automatic movement and is not serviced by Omega. The Moonswatch is not a substitute for the Speedmaster — it is a well-designed piece in its own right at a fundamentally different price point.
Which Moonswatch mission should I buy first?
Mission to the Moon is the natural starting point — its white and grey palette is the closest visual reference to the original Speedmaster and gives the clearest sense of the collaboration's design intent. For those who want a complication, the Mission to Earthphase is the most technically interesting piece in the range.
Final thoughts
The Swatch × Omega Moonswatch remains one of the most compelling watch propositions in the UK market — a piece with genuine design heritage, mechanical content, and a collaboration story that has earned its place in serious watch discussions rather than being dismissed as a novelty. Pixel Hub stocks current Moonswatch editions shipped from the UK with no import fees and full authenticity assurance.
