Famed as the watch that was first worn on the moon during the Apollo moon landings, the Omega Speedmaster has long been known as one of watchmaking's most iconic timepieces. Keen to further link themselves with the Moon, Omega have launched a select number of limited edition Speedmaster variants that take inspiration from the Moon, with one of them being the example we have here, the Speedmaster ‘Grey Side of the Moon.’ Launched in 2014, and inspired by the lunar dust that covers the side of the Apollo missions landed on, the GSTOM is a grey Speedmaster variant that features an enlarged 44.25mm grey ceramic construction with a grey platinum sand-blasted dial. Boasting the Speedmaster’s iconic case design, the GSTOM is unmistakable as a Speedy, just with its unique aesthetic and slightly altered dial arrangement. Powered by the automatic cal. 9300 and thus boasting a date and only two subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock, the GSTOM is slightly different to the normal Speedmaster design. However, this doesn’t take away from its link to the Speedy’s heritage as the watch worn into space as several variants made their way up there. A lightweight and unique timepiece born from Omega’s passion for space and their link to it, the GSTOM is a wonderful watch that every collector ought to experience at some point in their collecting journey.

Watch is in near-mint condition, showing little to no signs of wear.

An entirely modern take on the iconic Speedmaster, the GSTOM has in fact been proven to be rather ahead of its time, with ceramic only becoming increasingly popular as collectors seek out its scratch-resistant properties, sleek aesthetic and lightweight properties.