Swatch Honors Beaver Full Moon with Moonshine Gold Edition

Swatch has unveiled a new iteration in its highly popular MoonSwatch collection, dubbed the 'Mission to Earthphase – Moonshine Gold Beaver Moon,' continuing the successful collaboration between Omega and Swatch. This latest release, celebrating the Beaver Full Moon, seamlessly blends intricate watchmaking with whimsical design elements, offering collectors and enthusiasts a fresh take on lunar-inspired timepieces. The series, which launched in 2022, has consistently captivated a broad audience by infusing cosmic narratives into accessible yet desirable watches, making each new edition a significant cultural event.

The newly introduced chronograph features a 42mm navy blue Bioceramic case, complemented by a matching crown, pushers, and a Velcro-fastened rubber strap. Its pristine white opaline dial is adorned with luminescent hour markers that glow green in low-light conditions, enhancing readability. A distinctive earth phase indicator positioned at 10 o’clock provides a unique perspective, depicting our planet as seen from the Moon. Under UV light, the dial reveals an extraordinary detail: the oceans illuminate with a vibrant cosmic blue hue, and a hidden message emerges beneath the iconic characters Snoopy and Woodstock, who are depicted in full space gear, gazing wistfully at Earth. This playful inclusion of beloved cartoon figures adds a charming, narrative layer to the watch’s design.

A standout feature of this special edition is the dual moon phase complication located at 2 o’clock. Both full moons within this display are meticulously crafted from Omega's signature Moonshine Gold. One of these moons bears the familiar, friendly face from Snoopy’s universe, while the other presents a 'beaver-bitten' design, a direct homage to November’s Beaver Full Moon. This thematic connection underscores the watch’s limited availability, linking its release to a specific celestial event, which is a recurring motif in the MoonSwatch series.

Consistent with previous models in the collection, this special edition proudly carries the Omega X Swatch, Speedmaster, and MoonSwatch signatures. It retains key aesthetic and structural elements that have made the series a global sensation, including the distinctive box-shaped biosourced crystal, an etched 'S' on the crystal, and the unmistakable Bioceramic material composition. These features collectively ensure that the watch maintains the unique identity and appeal that define the MoonSwatch line, bridging the gap between high-end horology and contemporary pop culture.

The 'Mission to Earthphase – Moonshine Gold Beaver Moon' is exclusively available for a limited duration, from the Beaver Full Moon on November 5 until the subsequent New Moon on November 20, 2025. It can be acquired at select Swatch boutiques that stock the Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection, priced at $450. This limited window of availability enhances its desirability, making it a coveted item for collectors eager to add this unique piece to their ensemble.