When Earth Meets Moonshine: Swatch and Omega’s Earthphase Drop
- Jomanda Heng
- Aug 21
- 2 min read
Swatch and Omega’s latest collab, the Mission to Earthphase, isn’t just another watch—it’s the first to showcase an Earthphase complication. Instead of charting the moon’s glow from Earth, this watch visualizes how Earth looks from the Moon. A full cycle takes 29.5 days, running opposite the traditional moonphase. It’s a poetic twist, and the only watch that lets you track both Earth and Moon phases simultaneously.
Hidden Surprises in UV
Collectors and casual fans alike love Swatch for its Easter eggs, and this release doesn’t disappoint. Under UV light, the Earth’s oceans burst into vivid blue, thanks to UV-reactive ink. The textured dial mimics the Moon’s surface, while the tachymeter bezel remains sharp and functional. Flip it over, and Neil Armstrong’s famous footprint greets you on the battery cover—a neat nod to space history.
Source: Swatch/ Omega
Earthphase vs Moonphase: Key Differences
Feature | Traditional Moonphase | New Earthphase (Swatch x Omega) |
What it shows | Phases of the Moon as seen from Earth | Phases of Earth as seen from the Moon |
Cycle Duration | 29.5 days | 29.5 days (opposite cycle of moonphase) |
Placement | Common in classical mechanical watches | Exclusive debut in Swatch x Omega collaboration |
Symbolism | Tracking lunar light | Astronaut’s view of Earth—“space traveler’s lens” |
Rarity | Popular in high-end horology | First-ever in watchmaking history |
Enter the Moonshine Gold Edition
On August 9, 2025, coinciding with the full Sturgeon Moon, Swatch dropped the Mission to Earthphase – Moonshine Gold, instantly turning heads and sparking queues worldwide.
Highlights include:
Moonshine Gold accents: Twin moons treated in Omega’s Moonshine™ Gold, one etched with Snoopy’s paw, the other with a net motif referencing the Sturgeon Moon.
Snoopy & Woodstock cameo: The Peanuts duo stroll beneath the Earthphase dial. Under UV light, hidden phrases reveal playful surprises.
New strap upgrade: A navy rubber Velcro strap replaces the traditional fabric, offering softer comfort and better adjustability.
Release Buzz and Collector Hype
The drop was limited to one watch per person and available for one day only at select Swatch stores. Originally priced at $380, some buyers reported prices climbing to $400–$450 depending on tariffs. Despite the early morning queues and pricing quirks, collectors agreed: this was a release worth the drama.
As one fan put it after lining up at 4 AM:
“Snoopy’s golden glow made every minute in line worth it.”
Between its groundbreaking Earthphase complication, Moonshine Gold details, and charming Snoopy cameo, the Mission to Earthphase collection cements itself as the most imaginative MoonSwatch yet. It’s equal parts serious horology and playful art—exactly the kind of drop that has fans saying, “Only Swatch could pull this off.”
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