The MoonSwatch Mission to the Moonphase finally brings Snoopy into the fray
Borna Bošnjak- A new, non-limited MoonSwatch drops with Snoopy on the dial, and a new moonphase complication
- UV light will reveal a hidden message on the moonphase sub-dial, in a nod to the Apollo 13 Silver Snoopy Omega Speedmaster
- The Mission to the Moonphase will be available from select Swatch stores starting March 26
We’ve all seen the fan mock-ups, read the rumours and guesses, but Snoopy has finally made his way onto a MoonSwatch dial. This time around though, it’s not just another new colourway or a new central seconds hand pattern, as Swatch is introducing a brand new complication. In a nod to many Omega Speedmaster models that took inspiration from NASA’s Silver Snoopy Award, the MoonSwatch Mission to the Moonphase replaces the 10th of a second chronograph sub-dial of the regular model for – you guessed it – a moonphase. Here are all the details.
For those familiar with Snoopy and the Moonwatch, the connection between the new Mission to the Moonphase and Omega’s Apollo 13 Silver Snoopy Speedmaster will be immediately clear. Once again, we find the pup having a big ol’ snooze on the dial, this time resting on the two crescent moons that circle the sub-dial, accompanied by Woodstock nestling at his feet.
There is another hidden nod to Omega, with a message among the stars only visible under UV light. Blast the moonphase with a UV torch, and you’ll see Snoopy complain about his sleeping habits. “I can’t sleep without a night light!” Lucky for him, the UV light will light up a star-studded sky above him, too. And in case you’re wondering where this whole Snoopy thing comes from, that honour goes to a lunar module tasked with “snooping” the surface. And thus, Snoopy.
Another novelty for the Mission to the Moonphase is the new case colour, this time in stark white Bioceramic for the first time. The shape is still that of the iconic Speedmaster, with asymmetrical case flanks at a 42mm diameter.
The last Snoopy touch is over on the caseback, covering the quartz chronograph module. The battery cover no longer sports an high-resolution print of the corresponding planet, taking on the appearance of the Moon the way it would’ve appeared in Charles Schulz’s world.
For many though, the most prominent question will be “how do I get my paws on this thing?” Just like with the 11 original MoonSwatches, the Mission to the Moonphase will be a regular production model, available only from select stores starting March 26th. It’ll no doubt be a hot ticket item at the very start, but I see no reason why it shouldn’t eventually become much easier to grab, again mirroring the trends we saw with the MoonSwatch – Missions to Moonshine nonwithstanding.
Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission to the Moonphase pricing and availability
The MoonSwatch Mission to the Moonphase is going to be available from selected Swatch stores starting 26th of March. Price: A$500, US$310
| Brand | Swatch x Omega |
| Model | MoonSwatch Misson to the Moonphase |
| Case Dimensions | 42mm (D) x 13.75mm (T) x 47.3mm (LTL) |
| Case Material | White Bioceramic |
| Water Resistance | 30 metres |
| Crystal(s) | Box-domed, biosourced material with anti-scratch coating |
| Dial | White with Snoopy moonphase |
| Bracelet | White velcro, Bioceramic hardware |
| Movement | Quartz chronograph |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, moonphase, chronograph |
| Availability | March 26th from select Swatch stores |
| Price | A$500, US$310 |