Omega has released a new Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon that is the result of its partnership with the Alinghi sailing team. The two world-renowned Swiss brands combined their passion for innovation and performance to create a Speedmaster timepiece that is perfectly in line with the design, the colours and the materials characterizing a super fast Alinghi boat that flies – and it is not exaggeration – across the water.

The 44.25 mm x 13.80 mm case of the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Alinghi is entirely made of black zirconium oxide ceramic. The black dominating the watch is contrasted by red, a colour which is often associated to passion and energy.

Along with a tachymetre scale in Super-LumiNova, the outward design is also notable for the Alinghi logo on the stop/start pusher, which has been created in red varnish. Red is also used for tachymetre word as well as for  the stitching and the internal rubber section of the perforated black leather strap.
A scratch?resistant sapphire crystal with anti?reflective treatment on both sides protects the dial which reprises the black and red theme.

At 3 o’clock, the 30-minute chronograph counter is enhanced by a 4-minute or 5-minute tactical time display in red, helping with precision on the water.

At 6 o’clock, the traditional design of the 12-hour chronograph counter has been replaced with a sandblasted and anodized aluminiu...