The November full moon was last night, which means there’s another new MoonSwatch being launched! I’ve gotten to the point now where I’m actually keeping up to date with the full moon, because I know a new MoonSwatch is about to follow… and this month’s new limited edition watch is in celebration of the Beaver Moon.
This year, the OMEGA x Swatch collaboration has given us a new watch every month. While the majority of the design is similar each time, meaning the movement, case and chronographs are identical, the seconds hand has a different style, ranging from Swiss lanterns to a lollipop accent in tribute to the 1961 Omega Seamaster.
The latest MoonSwatch for November’s full moon pays tribute to the Beaver Moon, the time of year where beavers are most active and use the light of the moon to build dams before they hibernate. As announced on the Swatch Instagram, “this Mission to the Moon has a seconds hand made of OMEGA’s Moonshine Gold inspired by the Beaver Moon and a secret detail that glows in the dark.”
Like most of the other special edition timepieces, this month’s MoonSwatch is based on the Mission to the Moon style. The main features include a quartz movement, three chronographs on the watch face and a matte black dial. The case itself measures 42mm in ceramic black and grey with moon and space imagery etched into the case back. The watch is completed with OMEGA and Swatch logos and a black velcro strap.
What makes this new watch different is its seconds hand which has been directed with imagery of a beaver… who wouldn’t want that, right?! At the end of the second hand, there’s a little detail of a beaver’s mouth and teeth. It’s subtle and while you can see the design, it’s better illuminated when the markers, minute, hour and seconds hand glow in the dark.
Further up the seconds hand, there’s an intricate design that makes the hand look like it's been chewed towards the base… like a beaver does to wood. While this accent doesn’t light up when it gets dark, it’s still a fun nod to the Beaver Moon and is subtle enough that it doesn’t take away from the rest of the watch design.
A post shared by Swatch (@swatch)
A photo posted by on
As the year draws to a close, this is the second to last full moon of 2023. So, does this mean this new MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon is the second to last watch we’ll see from the OMEGA and Swatch collaboration this year?
Upgrade to smarter living
Get the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products straight to your inbox.
As I’ve been following this year’s MoonSwatch launches closely, I can hazard a guess that this could be the case. December's full moon is called the Cold Moon which poses questions about the limited edition design that we could see.
While most of the special edition timepieces have had the Mission to the Moon design, the Blue Moon watch from August was a relaunch of the rare Mission to Neptune. Could the Cold Moon stick to the trend where we see a different seconds hand design or could the brands decide to give the Mission to Neptune a fun redesign for the end of the year?
What has me more curious is whether the brand will continue to launch new watches in the new year. I wouldn’t be surprised if the collaboration decided to try different seconds hand designs for the full moons in 2024, or maybe they’ll stick to the watches they’ve already put out and release new limited numbers. Who knows? We’ll just have to wait and see!
Beth is Home Editor for T3, looking after style, living and wellness. From the comfiest mattresses to strange things you can cook in an air fryer, Beth covers sleep, yoga, smart home, coffee machines, watches, grooming tools, fragrances, gardening and much more. If it's something that goes in your house, chances are Beth knows about it and has the latest reviews and recommendations! She's also in the know about the latest deals and discount codes from top brands and retailers.
Having always been passionate about writing, she’s written for websites, newspapers and magazines on a variety of topics, from jewellery and culture, to food and telecoms. You can find her work across numerous sites, including Wedding Ideas Magazine, Health & Wellbeing, The Bristol Post, Fashion & Style Directory, TechRadar, CreativeBloq and more. In her spare time, Beth enjoys running, reading, baking and attempting craft projects that will probably end in disaster!
-
Hit the slopes with Longines’ new Conquest Chrono Ski Edition
Do you ski? Longines announces limited new Conquest Ski Edition
By Alistair Charlton Published
-
Zenith’s new DEFY watch is what you’ll want on your wrist for nighttime dives
Zenith upgrades its DEFY Extreme Diver with a new white dial
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
-
Nomos’ new watch will make you do a double (date) take
Nomos debuts a brand new movement with a stunning double date display
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
-
Frederique Constant gives its Classic Worldtimer a forest green upgrade
Frederique Constant expands its Worldtimer line with forest green colourway
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
-
This Zenith x Porter PILOT chronograph watch is a triumph in khaki
Zenith partners with PORTER on two limited edition khaki PILOT watches
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
-
This Porsche Design watch is the perfect match for your new 911 GT3
GT3 or Touring? Porsche Design has a new watch for you
By Alistair Charlton Published
-
Ulysse Nardin gives its Freak watch a stunning navy upgrade
I still can’t tell the time on Ulysse Nardin’s new Freak watch – but I love the navy colourway
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
-
A Week on the Wrist with the Swatch 2Q – the stealth best Bond watch
Now pay attention OO-watch wearers...
By Roland Moore-Colyer Published