The Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Ranked - From Best to Worst

The Omega X Swatch Speemaster MoonSwatch has been out for a few months and these timepieces are still as hard to find at Swatch Stores as they were at launch (and still not available online). Watch enthusiasts are still all-in on the unprecedented collaboration between two Swatch Group stalwarts, the luxury brand Omega and the more affordable Swatch. For those of you lucky enough to be presented with the opportunity to buy one of these $260 USD watches (at retail as opposed to the high second hand prices) and even have a choice on the model you purchase, we put together a list of all of the MoonSwatches from our favorite to least favorite. Read through why we prefer certain models over others and let us know if you agree.

1. Omega X Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Neptune

I might get some flack for not putting the Mission to the Moon first on our MoonSwatch rankings but hear me out. The Mission to the Moon is the closest MoonSwatch to the real thing and it’ll never be an adequate replacement. The Mission to Neptune, however, comes in a light blue bioceramic material case (which is a proprietary mixture of plastic and ceramic), which is contrasted by the dark blue dial and bezel. The dark blue mixed with the white hands and indices gives the watch a unique, yet not overwhelming, look. Not to mention the market seems to agree. The MoonSwatch Mission to Neptune is by far the most in demand MoonSwatch, selling for between $1,700 USD and $2,000 USD on secondary market websites such as StockX and eBay. That is 4 to 5 times the premium price of many of the other MoonSwatch models and almost 8 times the retail price.

2. Omega X Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon

While I didn’t put the Mission to the Moon first, I could not put it lower than second. We at Wrist Enthusiast are big fans of the original Omega Speedmaster Professional. So who wouldn’t want the MoonSwatch that pays homage to the OG Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch? From the black dial to the vintage colored indices and hands, the watch screams Moonwatch! For those that can’t afford the Omega Speedmaster, this is a great and fun alternative. The biggest difference between this watch and the original (besides the movement) is that the bioceramic case of the MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon is a dark gray as opposed to stainless steel. This seems to be paying tribute to the color of the surface of the moon, and I’m for it.

3. Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mars

The MoonSwatch Mission to Mars may as well be the MoonSwatch Alaska Project, because it seems to pay tribute to the Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project more than anything else. From the bright red case (the Alaska project has a removable red outer shell to help the watch withstand the elements) to the shape of the subdial hands, the Mission to Mars designers clearly had an inspiration in mind (yes, I know Mars is the red planet). Whatever the inspiration, the Mission to Mars is a funky take on a classic Speedmaster. You can read more about the watch in our Mission to Mars hands-on review.

4. Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission on Earth

You don’t really need a “Mission on Earth” but I’ll let that slide because the MoonSwatch Mission on Earth is a nice looking watch. The pastel green case and the navy dial and bezel remind us of our home, the only planet we know that harbors life. If I had to name one issue with the Mission on Earth, it would be the white subdials. The white subdials look a little awkward with the blue dial and Swatch decided to also include strange inner circles on the subdial only present the Mission to Pluto and Mission to the Sun. If Swatch decided to make the subdials the same blue as the dial, this watch might be near the top of the list.

5. Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Jupiter

I guess the tan/brown dial and case of the Mission to Jupiter is supposed to reflect some of the many colors of the gas giant, but I’m not completely convinced. The orange chronograph hands and “tachymetre” detailing are clearly meant to evoke Jupiter’s Great Red Spot. So perhaps, they should have been red? Perhaps, Swatch’s designers thought that red would clash too much with the tan of the rest of the watch. I happen to think aesthetically, the watch looks great. It looks like something I would wear on a safari, maybe not a mission to Jupiter. It’s just a nice looking MoonSwatch.

6. Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Uranus

When anyone sees a baby blue dial everyone’s thoughts immediately go to the Tiffany Blue Patek Philippe Nautilus that broke the internet. Well, the release of the MoonSwatch also broke the internet, so it makes sense they would release a MoonSwatch with a light blue dial, ever so close to the Tiffany & Co. shade of blue. I am personally not sure I love the baby blue case and white dial, however. It just makes the watch look a little on the juvenile side. Hey, Swatch couldn’t not play into the hype and Uranus is light blue…

7. Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury

I bet you’re wondering how I could rank the Mission to the Moon so high and the Mission to Mercury so low. Well, the two watches look so similar that it renders the Mission to Mercury almost irrelevant. The only difference between the two watches is that the inner dial of the Mission to Mercury is a dark gray, instead of black. Other than that, they appear identical. Maybe the bioceramic case of the Mission to Mercury is a little darker than that of the Mission to the Moon. But to be honest, I can’t tell. The MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury is a truly nice looking MoonSwatch, it just appears creativity went out the window when it was being designed.

8. Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn

It wasn’t until I looked at the Mission to Saturn that I realized that Saturn, for all its rings and beauty, is actually made up of pretty ugly colors. Yellows and browns just don’t make for the most amazing watch design. The tan and brown of the Mission to Saturn isn’t awful though (and I kinda like it). Beyond that, the Swatch designers clearly wanted to incorporate Saturn’s most prominent feature in the MoonSwatch: it’s rings. Putting an actual ring around the MoonSwatch isn’t very practical and would probably get in the way, so the MoonSwatch designers did the next best thing. They printed it on the seconds subdial. All joking aside, I guess there is not much else they could do to represent Saturn and the picture of Saturn on the dial makes it stand out from the rest of the MoonSwatch lineup.

9. Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to the Sun

The Mission to the Sun is a valiant effort to create a MoonSwatch that pays tribute to our star. The watch has a yellow case which is non-offensive. This MoonSwatch also appears to have the only sunburst dial (correct me if I’m wrong). The fact that the MoonSwatch designers included a yellow “sunburst” dial on the Mission to the Sun makes me believe that they really thought about the little subtle differences between the models. All in all, there are just other designs I prefer. I would just suggest not taking part in a manned voyage to the sun.

10. Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Venus

Men are from Mars , women are from Venus, as the saying goes. The MoonSwatch designer cast aside the literal design inspiration of the planet Venus for one based on the book by author and relationship counselor John Gray. With a pink case, the watch is clearly meant to have a feminine bent (though anyone can wear pink!). The dial is an off-white/yellowish color, so perhaps that’s supposed to represent the color of Venus, but I’m not sure. Additionally, the subdials are all oval instead of circular like on every other MoonSwatch. I guess this is supposed to make it even more feminine, but I’m at a loss for how. The MoonSwatch Mission to Venus definitely has it’s place in the lineup, it just wouldn’t be near the top of my list (and isn’t).

11. Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Pluto

Pluto just can’t get a break! First it was a planet, now it’s been relegated to “Dwarf” planet status. The Mission to Pluto is also the worst MoonSwatch on our list. The yellow dial, maroon subdials and bezel and light grey case just clash. After doing some quick and dirty research regarding what Pluto even looks like, it appears it is the same ugly yellow and maroon of the MoonSwatch named in its honor. It just doesn’t look great to me. Luckily, I have no plans to ever venture on a mission to Pluto anyway.

Honorable Mention: Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Moonshine Gold

Leave it to Omega and Swatch to tease us with a limited edition release of the MoonSwatch out of nowhere. There was a lot of conjecture prior to the March 7, 2023 release about what the MoonSwatch Mission to Moonshine Gold would look like (including some renderings that turned out not to be true). But when the Mission to Moonshine Gold was released, I must say I was a bit underwhelmed. The watch is essentially the Mission to the Moon with a gold second hand instead of white second hand. That’s it! The second hand on the Mission to Moonshine Gold is coated with Omega Moonshine gold made of recycled gold coming from Swatch’s certified refinery. Apparently, each golden second hand was produced during a full moon in February 2023 and even comes with a certificate stating this. I’m not sure why anyone would ever care about this, but I guess, why not? The gold coating adds about $25 USD to the price (so this watch retails for $285 USD) and was only available on March 7, 2023 at Swatch’s London, Milan, Tokyo and Zurich stores (so its very limited). The reasoning Swatch chose these cities is because of their association with gold. So no sales in the United States, the only country that has to this day actually put a man on the Moon. I find that rather unfortunate. And finally, while the watch is essentially just the Mission to the Moon, I am sure it will fetch a hefty premium (thinking above $1,000 USD) on the secondary market due to rarity and hype.