Snoopy and Woodstock Return in the Latest Mission to Earthphase MoonSwatch
OMEGAandSwatchare back with another cosmic collaboration. Continuing their playful partnership, the duo has unveiled theMoonSwatchMission to Earthphase in Moonshine Gold, a limited-edition chronograph timed to launch with the full Sturgeon Moon this weekend.
Encased in a 42mm navy Bioceramic body, the watch features a white opaline dial, luminous markers, and a dual complication layout: a moonphase indicator at 2 o'clock accented with OMEGA's proprietary Moonshine™ Gold, and an earthphase display at 10 o'clock showing how Earth appears from the Moon. Snoopy and Woodstock make a charming return, depicted beneath the earthphase gazing skyward, accompanied by a hidden UV-reactive quote from a 1969Peanutscomic strip.
Powered by a quartz movement, both complications follow a 29.5-day cycle in opposite directions — offering a clever twist on traditional celestial timekeeping. A navy rubber strap with VELCRO® closure and Bioceramic loop enhances the deep-space aesthetic, while the battery cover features an Earth-inspired graphic. Like all MoonSwatch models, it includes biosourced glass with an etched 'S' logo and Super-LumiNova® coating for nighttime visibility.
Launching on August 9, 2025, the Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold MoonSwatch retails for $380 USD and will be exclusively available in select Swatch stores for one day only. For more information, head over to Swatch's officialwebsite.
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