Hands-On With The MoonSwatch 1965 — The 30th Version Of The AAA Swiss Bioceramic Omega Speedmaster Fake Watches UK

In total, Swatch has introduced 30 MoonSwatch models since 2022. First, there were the original 11 MoonSwatch variants, and then, a year later, we saw 11 others with a Moonshine Gold-plated hand. In 2024, we got two MoonSwatch Snoopy models, three new perfect replica Omega MoonSwatch Mission on Earth variants watches, a Mission to the Super Blue Moonphase, and a Mission to Earthphase. Now Swatch brings us the first edition of this year, the MoonSwatch 1965.

MoonSwatch FOMO

Some of us in the watch media received a private showing one week before the first 11 UK 1:1 fake Omega MoonSwatch watches debuted. When I asked Nick Hayek (CEO of Swatch Group) about further plans for the MoonSwatch, he told me Swatch had not developed the concept just for those 11 variants. That makes perfect sense, so whenever I see comments like, “Swatch is just milking the cow,” I wonder what people expected. Of course, we would likely see a range of MoonSwatch models or similar projects, like the Blancpain × Swatch collaboration. Brands always need something to show; otherwise, attention will fade. Plus, when making investments like these, it’s natural to want to realize their full potential.

That said, 30 MoonSwatches in roughly three years is a lot! I also believe that if the MoonSwatches with the Moonshine hand were limited to just one edition (instead of 11) or not at all, the reception of the models in 2024 would have been less critical. But hey, you can say what you want about the MoonSwatch, but every time Swatch introduces a new edition, traffic goes wild, and there are still people queuing up for these high quality Omega copy watches.

When Swatch dropped the news about the MoonSwatch 1965, it started again. The article received many views on the announcement day, and there were queues on the day it became available in stores. Nacho and I went to the local Swatch boutiques and checked it out for ourselves.

“Mistake” on the MoonSwatch box

Here is the introduction story I published on February 27th, so if you are looking for all the background information on the best replica Omega MoonSwatch 1965 watches, I suggest you read that article. This article is about the MoonSwatch 1965 itself, my thoughts on it, and my feelings about the NASA qualification story. We got our hands on the version with the printing “mistake” on the box, which said “Speedamaster” instead of “Speedmaster.” I can’t imagine nobody saw this spelling error, so I assume it was an intentional move to get more people lining up for this batch of MoonSwatch 1965 watches. Interestingly, even a day after the launch, there was not a single MoonSwatch 1965 for sale on the biggest Dutch online market platform. It seems all the available MoonSwatch 1965s here in the Netherlands found their way to proud owners and wearers, at least from the first delivered batch.

Hands-on with the MoonSwatch 1965

Let’s take a closer look at the MoonSwatch 1965, the 30th variation in the luxury fake Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch collection watches. This one debuted nearly a year after Omega introduced its white-dial Moonwatch on March 5th, 2024. There’s no way to ignore that Swatch indeed made a nod to the popular Moonwatch with its white-lacquered dial.

Vintage Speedmaster elements

Of course, the dial layout is different. The MoonSwatch has the typical ETA quartz chronograph caliber found in many Swatch models. From a distance, though, it will be quite challenging to tell whether someone is wearing a MoonSwatch or a Moonwatch. Talking about the dial, the new MoonSwatch 1965 has an applied (black) Omega logo. It’s the same shape and size as the one Omega used on the Speedmaster ref. 105.003 from 1965. That’s the watch that NASA qualified (not certified!) for use in space. And then, of course, there’s the characteristically shaped chronograph seconds hand that Omega used on the 105.003, 105.012, and 145.012 — basically, all the Swiss movements Omega super clone watches that NASA used. As you know, Omega reintroduced this hand in the current Moonwatch in 2021.

Quick-release MoonSwatch strap

A few months ago, Swatch introduced a new set of MoonSwatch straps. We covered that release here. I would have thought Swatch would throw in one of the new rubber MoonSwatch straps, but instead, this Omega replica watches wholesale UK comes on a matching gray Velcro strap. This time, however, it has quick-release spring bars, which I’ve not seen on any previous MoonSwatch models. The strap matches perfectly with the gray MoonSwatch case.

The battery cap (yes, the battery can be replaced, contrary to some comments I’ve read suggesting otherwise) is printed with the Moon’s surface. Battery replacements are free at Swatch’s boutiques, by the way.

Marking 60 years since NASA’s flight qualification

As you can see in the above image, under a UV flashlight, the 19, 65, and 60 on the dial light up. These numbers refer to the top AAA Omega Speedmaster fake watches‘ NASA qualification in 1965, which was now 60 years ago.

Only the lume on the indexes and hands glows after removing the UV light. This is the same technique Swatch used for the MoonSwatch Snoopy variants and identical to China online copy Omega’s Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday “Ultraman” and Snoopy watches.

MoonSwatch 1965 packaging

I am a fan of the MoonSwatch packaging. It is not over the top, yet it does deliver a lot of “goodies.” The folding box is excellent for keeping the Swiss made Omega replica watches stored; at least that’s what my daughter uses it for when she is not wearing her Mission to Venus. Inside are some booklets on the MoonSwatch collection, the MoonSwatch 1965 itself, and a warranty certificate.

As I mentioned earlier, it’s here that we find the “Speedamaster” spelling mistake. It also indicates two important dates for the Omega Speedmaster — June 3rd, when Ed White wore Speedmaster 105.003 on his wrist during a spacewalk, and March 1st, when NASA qualified the Speedmaster.

I have two comments to make here. First, it would have been cool to mention that Ed White wore two cheap fake Omega Speedmaster 105.003 watches during that spacewalk. Second, the official NASA qualification happened on June 1st. Only the tests ended on March 1st. Receiving an official qualification is different from the tests simply ending. I touched upon this in the introduction article of the MoonSwatch 1965, including a copy of the NASA letter from June 1st (which I got from Omega’s website).

The most serious MoonSwatch variation?

If you don’t know about the numerals that will illuminate under UV light or the special functionality of the chronograph (as covered in our introduction), the new MoonSwatch 1965 is one of the most serious-looking editions of the 30 introduced thus far. When discussing this Omega replica watches for men in our offices, my colleague Daan said, “It’s the perfect alternative for those who can’t afford the white-dial Moonwatch.” I don’t think the MoonSwatch is a proper alternative, but I can see his point.

That said, I also think this MoonSwatch 1965 is one of the best variations. The white dial brings something fresh, and the little nods to the 1965 Speedmaster and NASA flight qualification are great for those in the know. I’m not sure whether Swatch should celebrate Omega’s milestone rather than Omega itself, but then again, I don’t see 1:1 quality replica Omega Speedmaster special edition watches marking this occasion either.

Will I buy the MoonSwatch 1965? I have more than a handful of MoonSwatches in my Swatch collection, but the only one I find myself wearing is the all-white Snoopy. Nevertheless, seeing and trying this new MoonSwatch 1965 was very tempting.

The price of the MoonSwatch 1965 is the same as that of all other MoonSwatch models (€275 / £240 / US$270). It is now available for sale at selected Swatch boutiques worldwide.

Introducing: The Best Quality UK Replica Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch 1965

Swatch is introducing the new MoonSwatch 1965. It will be available at selected Swatch stores worldwide as of March 1st, 2025. This new MoonSwatch variation is a visual reference to the white-dial Moonwatch from 2024, but it also celebrates an important milestone dating back to 1965. It features visual elements from the perfect replica Omega Speedmaster watches tested that year and has a few details that nod to NASA’s flight qualification.

NASA and Omega: a quick recap

As a Fratello regular, you have probably read about the tests that NASA performed on the UK 1:1 Omega Speedmaster fake watches. But in case you forgot or don’t know yet, let’s do a quick recap. During the Gemini program (the one before Apollo), Director of Flight Crew Operations Deke Slayton wanted to have a watch that the astronauts could use during training and flights. After an internal discussion at NASA, one engineer by the name of James Ragan sent out an RfP (Request for Proposal) for a wristwatch with a chronograph function to different US-based distributors of watch brands.

Three brands’ watches underwent the 11 rigorous NASA tests

Among these were brands such as Omega, Rolex, Longines, Lucien Piccard, and others. As NASA sent its request to distributors, it seems the message often didn’t get back to the “motherships” in Switzerland, and many brands either failed to answer, didn’t answer in time, or ignored the request. But there were some answers, including Hamilton offering a pocket watch.

Only three brands offered a watch that matched the request! Omega responded with the high quality replica Omega Speedmaster reference 105.003 watches, Longines-Wittnauer with its reference 235T, and Rolex with its chronograph reference 6238.

Fun fact: the Valjoux 72 movement powered the last two, while Speedmaster contained the Lemania-based Omega caliber 321.

Completed on March 1st, 1965

The rigorous tests were completed on March 1st, 1965, and the best China Omega Speedmaster copy watches was the only watch to pass all of them. Even though Wally Schirra already wore a Speedmaster (reference CK2998) in space in 1962, the first official use was on March 23rd, 1965, on the wrists of astronauts Gus Grissom and John Young during Gemini III.

On June 1st, 1965, NASA issued the qualification test report for the Omega Speedmaster as “Government Furnished Equipment.” The report states that the Omega chronograph satisfied all requirements for flight qualification. However, March 1st of that year is often remembered as the day the Omega Speedmaster passed all tests and qualified for official use by NASA.

On June 3rd, 1965, Ed White was the first NASA astronaut to do a space walk during the Gemini IV mission. On his wrist was not one but two AAA online Omega Speedmaster 105.003 replica watches!

Sixty years later, we have the MoonSwatch 1965

Now, six decades later, Swatch presents its tribute, the MoonSwatch 1965, to highlight this milestone for Omega. It’s a white-dial MoonSwatch in a gray Bioceramic case with a matching Velcro strap. Aside from the color scheme, a few details make this MoonSwatch different from the others.

First, the hands correspond to the ones on the Speedmaster 105.003, specifically, the chronograph seconds hand. Then, there’s the printing on the dial and the use of the applied Omega logo. The Omega wordmark is in the same typeface as on the original 105.003 Omega fake watches for sale, and the logo has the same (vintage) shape.

Funky chronograph

I had to look twice, but only then did I notice something strange about the sub-dials. Instead of the “60” and “10” numerals, you will now see “19” and “65.” This is not just an optical gimmick to highlight “1965” (it will also light up the dark), but it also works slightly differently than on the other MoonSwatch models. These chronograph counters have been modified to total 19 hours and 65 minutes. The minute recorder will total 65 minutes first, and only then it will total the hours. What’s also interesting is that the counter at 10 (19 hours) and the counter at 2 o’clock (65 minutes) make a so-called “lap of honor” at the end of the recorded 64 minutes. This means that the hour recorder makes a rotation and shows the next hour while the minute recorder also makes a full rotation and shows the 65th minute.

The running seconds are at 6 o’clock, and here you will find the “60” at the top, which also glows under UV light. Swatch has used Grade A Super-LumiNova to make the numerals (19, 65, and 60) luminescent.

The NASA tests performed in 1965

As promised, below are the tests the Swiss made Omega replica watches had to undergo:

High-temperature test: 70° C for 48 hours and then 93° C for 30 minutes in a partial vacuum.
Low-temperature test: -18° C for four hours.
Vacuum test: heated in a vacuum chamber and then cooled to -18° C for several cycles.
Humidity test: ten 24-hour cycles in >95% humidity with temperatures ranging from 25° C to 70° C.
Corrosion test: an atmosphere of oxygen at 70° C for 48 hours.
Shock-resistance test: six shocks at 40 g in six different directions.
Acceleration test: progressive acceleration to 7.25 g for about five minutes and then to 16 g for 30 seconds on three axes.
Low-pressure test: pressure of 10.6 atmospheres at 70° C for 90 minutes and then at 93° C for 30 minutes.
High-pressure test: air pressure of 1.6 atmospheres for 60 minutes.
Vibration test: random vibrations on three axes between five and 2,000 Hz with an acceleration of 8.8 g.
Sound test: 130 decibels at frequencies from 40 to 10,000 Hz for 30 minutes.

The prerequisite was a precision of five seconds over 24 hours, ideally within a range of ±2 seconds per day.

The new MoonSwatch will be available as of March 1st

The 2025 wholesale fake Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch 1965 watches will be available starting March 1st at selected Swatch stores. You know the drill by now — only one watch per customer. The price of this MoonSwatch will be the same as the others at €275.

Swatch is teasing with the box shown with three bioceramic luxury UK Omega super clone watches inside. One is the MoonSwatch 1965, the others are replicas of the Longines-Wittnauer 235T and Rolex 6238.

The New UK 2024 Fake Bioceramic Omega MoonSwatch Mission To The Super Blue Moonphase Watches Is Available Starting Today

The news of the MoonSwatch Mission to the Super Blue Moonphase has been out for a couple of weeks. This latest addition to the MoonSwatch lineup is the third of the Mission to the Moonphase models. It will be available until the full blue moon on August 19th. With this short sales window, Swatch is trying to draw people to its stores for this new product. Will it work? We’ll have to wait to find out. But for now, we can say that the cheap 1:1 replica Omega Mission to the Super Blue Moonphase watches looks like a very nice new MoonSwatch indeed.

It’s been roughly a month and a half since Swatch announced three new regular MoonSwatch Mission on Earth models. I loved the Lava and Polar Lights editions because the colors and the details brought some visual excitement. However, my excitement for the Mission to the Moonphase models that came out earlier this year was greater. Combining an all-black and all-white model with a moonphase complication and Snoopy on the dial was a nice next step for the successful best online fake Omega × Swatch collaboration watches. While the excitement was nowhere near as palpable as when the MoonSwatch first came out, fans showed great enthusiasm. Honestly, I was one of those people who enjoyed the two versions, especially the blacked-out one.

The Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch Mission to the Super Blue Moonphase

To celebrate the full blue moon on August 19th, 2024, Swatch is now releasing the third model in that series. Gone is Snoopy, and gone is the monochromatic aesthetic of the previous two models. What we get in return is a completely different design that is closer to the initial MoonSwatch Mission to Neptune. The new high quality Omega replica watches features the same blue case with a darker blue bezel insert. The pulsation scale on it is a first for the MoonSwatch, though, as all the previous models featured a tachymeter scale. It’s a nice nod to the pulsation bezels on some of the Moonwatches of the past.

The blue case and bezel complement a new dial that immediately reminded me of the blue perfect fake Omega Speedmaster CK2998 Limited Edition watches from 2016. It also includes hints of the latest blue Speedmaster Snoopy, leading to an attractive new MoonSwatch. The “silver-opaline” center of the dial — which, to me, looks more like a cream color in the images — is contrasted by three blue sub-dials and a blue peripheral ring holding the minute track. The hour markers and dark blue hands feature light blue Super-LumiNova that lights up blue in the dark. This light blue lume color matches the hue of the two depictions of the Moon in the moonphase display. Overall, I like the mix of the two blue shades and the cream-colored center. It’s a classy palette of colors for this new MoonSwatch dial.

Familiar proportions for the MoonSwatch

The top UK Omega super clone watches has the famous 42mm Speedmaster case shape, measuring 13.75mm thick and 47.3mm from lug to lug. As with all MoonSwatch models, the case is Bioceramic. The watch also has a dark blue Velcro strap with light blue stitching and a Bioceramic attachment loop. The strap completes the look of the watch nicely. That said, I’m sure this model will also look great on various 20mm straps.

Inside the case, you will find the same quartz movement that also powers the previous Mission to the Moonphase models. The movement has a moonphase display that you can adjust through the crown and the pusher at 4 o’clock. As Robert-Jan explained, after pulling the crown out to the third position, you can use the pusher to advance the moonphase disc. One press will advance this disc by an hour, a day, or continuously, depending on how long you keep the pusher engaged. This lets you precisely set the moonphase, which is a nice feature.

Celebrating the full blue moon in style

Speaking of the moonphase display, it shines bright in the dark. Like the previous black and white models, you will get a “surprise” when using a UV light. The hidden text that lights up is different from the previous versions. This new one displays the text “Super Blue Moon,” referring to the special occasion that inspired this version, which brings us back to the Swiss made Omega replica watches‘ story. In essence, this is another colorful variation of the many MoonSwatch models. But Swatch has found a story to explain the new blue aesthetic.

The MoonSwatch celebrates the first blue moon of the year in style. Tying into that story is the interesting detail that the China copy Omega watches will only be available from the 1st until the 19th of August, the date of the full blue moon. It also happens to be the first supermoon of the year. On top of that, this watch will only be sold during the “blue hours” of those days, meaning from 5:00 PM until closing time.

Available at select dates and times

In all honesty, Swatch is not making it easier for people to show up and have a chance to buy the watch. We know the AAA wholesale Omega replica watches will only be available in limited quantities at selected sales locations. Additionally, as with all the previous versions, it will limited to one watch per person, per day, per location for €315. When I first read the specifics, it almost felt like I was 12 years old again and being handed clues for a scavenger hunt. I used to love scavenger hunts, but in my mid-40s, I don’t necessarily need to engage in them.

I understand what Swatch is doing, and plenty of fans will probably show up when the watch is available. As a fan of Swatch, I understand that hype has always been part of the brand’s strategy. It’s what made Swatch the brand that it is today. And I must admit that when I wrote the Buying Guide articles about Swatch, it was great to see all the different Pop Art Swatches and the clever hype created around them. Something was exciting about the events, designs, and enthusiasm surrounding those special series of Swatches. In that context, the MoonSwatch series is no different.

Final thoughts on the new MoonSwatch Mission to the Super Blue Moonphase

But what has drastically changed over the last three decades is the context in which fake Omega watches for men are sold. With the convenience of online shopping these days, the idea of having to show up at a certain time and place to be able to potentially buy a watch seems a bit much. But don’t be fooled; it happens all the time. Young people are willing to stand in line for hours to get their hands on sneakers, a handbag, or whatever the latest hype product is. So I suppose the only question is whether there’s still enough hype around the MoonSwatch to make it a logical thing to do. The previous two Mission to the Moonphase models generated a lot of buzz and had young people waiting in line.

Whether that will happen again with this new Mission to the Moonphase edition remains to be seen. I must admit that I like this new Swiss movements replica Omega MoonSwatch Mission to the Super Blue Moonphase watches. But I will also admit that I won’t be standing in line for it. That doesn’t mean that FOMO doesn’t exist anymore. It just means I have grown older and lazier, not necessarily wiser.

Three New UK Best Replica Omega Watches With The MoonSwatch ‘Mission On Earth’

What We Know

If you thought Omega and Swatch were out of tricks to come up with new variations of the MoonSwatch, well, all I can say is you don’t know MoonSwatch. The two brands just dropped three new collaborative Omega replica watches for sale today, and unlike the year full of “Full Moon” subtle variants and two Snoopy-inspired releases, these are Earth-inspired and pretty damn creative.

Above, you’ll see the “Mission on Earth – Polar Lights” variation with a turquoise (well, very green-ish turquoise) case and handset and a dial studded with little “stars” of tiny silver-colored flakes inspired by aventurine glass dials. Below you’ll also see the online fake Omega “Mission on Earth – Desert” fake watches comes in a sand color, and the dial and strap come in greige (taupe), inspired by the deserts that cover one-fifth of the world’s landmass.

Finally, there’s the “Mission on Earth – Lava,” inspired by the hot, flowing substance that comes out of the roughly 1,670 active volcanoes (along with hot ash and gas, of course). But even cooler, this one is also an homage to the Speedmaster “Ultraman” with the orange seconds hand. The numerals and indexes on the three subdials use the radial format, just like the AAA UK replica Omega Speedmaster watches in Omega’s Alaska II and III projects.

All three Swiss made Omega copy watches are available at “selected” Swatch stores (though its unclear how the stores are, indeed, selected) on Saturday, June 15, for $300.

What We Think

It’s hard to believe we’re past the two-year anniversary of the MoonSwatch. And passing that date, Swatch has slowly been coming back down to Earth with its recent perfect replica Omega watches.

At first, we had most of the major celestial bodies in our solar system (including our own). That kicked off the frenzy that brought luxury Omega fake watches into the broader world in a way we haven’t seen in a long time. Then we got the “Mission to Moonphase” watches that tapped into Snoopy’s power and even got me to pick up my first MoonSwatch. But these are the first MoonSwatch models dedicated to looking more deeply at the big floating rock we call home. While I may sometimes suffer from MoonSwatch fatigue, you have to admit the power they’ve had at bringing “Average Joes” into the watch space, and even I have to say – these new high quality super clone Omega watches are pretty cool.

Judging from the pictures, the new “Polar Lights” might be my favorite, with that sparkly aventurine-esque dial. The inspiration for the “Lava” release being the Speedy “Ultraman” is a nice nod from Omega and proof that the two brands are certainly aware of the passion that collectors have for the esoteric things that make the real Speedmaster variants so collectible. The “Desert” sand-colored model is maybe the least exciting of the three and somewhat reminiscent of the wholesale replica Omega “Mission to Saturn” and “Mission to Jupiter” watches – both of which were successful models because of their more conventional coloring.