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Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon
The English Watch: Very positiveFratello: Very positiveLittle Treasury: Positive

Each marker on the ring is one counted review, coloured by its verdict.

Omega

Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon

310.92.44.51.01.00444.25mmautomatic$15,700 list priceAnnounced October 2025

The October 2025 update of Omega's black ceramic Speedmaster chronograph, in a 44.25mm case now about 1mm thinner than before. It replaces the calibre 9300 with the METAS-certified Master Chronometer calibre 9900 and keeps the polished ceramic dial with white-gold markers and date at 6 o'clock.

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Creator Consensus

Early reactions

Very positive

3 reviews: 3 positive, 0 mixed, 0 negative. 3 of 3 recommend it.

Fewer than four counted reviews, so treat this as a first read rather than a settled view.

In early coverage, every reviewer recommends this update and rates the strap well. Most single out the rubber strap's comfort and refinement, the move to the Master Chronometer 9900, and sharper finishing. They also say the black case and dial help it wear smaller than expected, and that the independently set hour hand is useful for travel.

Where they differ. Most find it fits average wrists comfortably, but one reviewer says it can look big on small wrists and notes the automatic is thicker than the manual-wind models. That reviewer also sees the update as incremental rather than a major change.

Most praised

  • Upgrade to the Master Chronometer 9900 movement2 of 3
    • Fratello Considers the switch from 9300 to the certified 9900 good news.The good news is that it now uses the Master Chronometer-certified caliber 9900Read it in context
    • Little Treasury Sees Master Chronometer accuracy and 15,000 gauss resistance as a real gain over the original's 9300.the 9900 brings master chronometer accuracy and the 15,000 Gaus anti-magnetismWatch from 5:16
    • Little Treasury Says the upgraded movement adds day-to-day confidence.that should help you with the day-to-day confidenceWatch from 5:16
  • Black case and dial make it wear smaller2 of 3
    • Fratello Finds the black case and dial make it appear smaller than it is.the black cases and dials make them appear smaller than they actually areRead it in context
    • The English Watch Feels the 44.25mm case sounds large but is very wearable because it is black.does sound big but cuz it's black is very wearableWatch from 0:57
  • Fits well on average-sized wrists2 of 3
    • Fratello Reports a perfect fit on an 18cm wrist.On my 18cm wrist, it fits perfectly.Read it in context
    • Little Treasury Finds it fits surprisingly well on a 6.5-inch wrist.It does work surprisingly well on my 6 and 1/2 in wristWatch from 6:15
  • Rubber strap is exceptionally comfortable2 of 3
    • Fratello Calls the rubber strap incredibly comfortable and prefers it to the nylon option.The rubber strap is incredibly comfortable and a joy to wear.Read it in context
    • Fratello Says the rubber strap's comfort removed worries about wearing a big watch.all big-watch worries disappeared like snow in the sunRead it in context
    • Little Treasury Particularly loves the rubber strap.especially with this rubber strap, which I really loved on the moon watchesWatch from 5:16
  • New strap is more refined than before2 of 3
    • Little Treasury Feels the strap and ceramic-titanium clasp are more refined out of the box.the strap and the cereanium clasp feel more refined right out of the boxWatch from 0:28
    • The English Watch Judges the new strap far better than the previous version's.the strap is tons tonsWatch from 5:17
  • Independently set hour hand suits travel2 of 3
    • Fratello Appreciates the independently settable hour hand for quick local time changes.you can adjust the local time very quickly without hacking the movementRead it in context
    • Little Treasury Likes the crisp reset and the jumping hour for travel.Reset is crisp and the hour jump makes traveling simpleWatch from 6:15
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  • Sharper execution and finishing detail2 of 3
    • Little Treasury Notes sharper dial print, hands and liquid metal bezel scale execution.The finishing also looks sharper. The dial print, the handsWatch from 5:16
    • The English Watch Rates the finishing, techniques and added features Omega put into the watches as superb.the finishing, the techniques, the the added features that Amigga have put into these watchesWatch from 7:42
  • Remains a practical everyday Speedmaster2 of 3
    • Little Treasury Enjoys most that it remains a livable, everyday Speedmaster.it still feels like a Speed Master you can live withWatch from 6:15
    • The English Watch Considers the regular model very nice as an everyday wearer.I think as an everydayer. Yeah, very nice.Watch from 5:45
  • Case profile looks sleek and trimmed2 of 3
    • Fratello Says the domed caseback and box crystal make the case look sleek despite its thickness.make the case itself look quite sleekRead it in context
    • Little Treasury Likes the slightly trimmed case profile.The slightly slimmer profile is nice, too.Watch from 5:16
  • Step dial adds depth to the original design1 of 3
    • Fratello Finds the new step dial gives more depth than previous dials.It provides more depth than the previous dials did.Read it in context
    • Fratello Feels the step dial and new movement make the original design better.with the new step dial and caliber 9900, Omega has just made it betterRead it in context
  • White indices on the regular model aid legibility1 of 3
    • The English Watch Values that the regular model's white indices can actually be read, unlike the all-black version.the normal sort of white indices that um you canWatch from 4:47
    • The English Watch Names the regular white-indexed version as the favourite of the lineup.that was my favorite. Uh I thought that's really nice.Watch from 5:17
  • Sensibly priced against Omega's lineup and rivals1 of 3
    • The English Watch Believes the pricing is sensible within Omega's lineup and against the competition.the pricing makes sense relative to the competitionWatch from 8:40
    • The English Watch Would personally buy one tomorrow with £13K to spend.if I had 13K to drop, I'd go and buy one of those tomorrowWatch from 5:45
  • Canvas-style strap is supple and comfortable1 of 3
    • The English Watch Recommends the canvas-style strap over rubber, calling it superb and very comfortable.Go for the canvas strap. It's absolutely superb.Watch from 5:17
    • The English Watch Finds the strap supple, unlike the stiff one on the Snoopy.not like the Snoopy where it's dead stiff. These are very compliant.Watch from 5:17
  • Ceramic case and bezel resist scratches1 of 3
    • Little Treasury Values the ceramic case and bezel for scratch resistance.Ceramic means scratch resistance for the case and bezelWatch from 6:15
  • Smooth chronograph start from vertical clutch1 of 3
    • Little Treasury Finds the chronograph start smooth thanks to the vertical clutch.The chronograph start is smooth thanks to the vertical clutchWatch from 6:15

Most criticised

  • Automatic versions are noticeably thicker than manual1 of 3
    • The English Watch Believes all the models should be manual wind, as the automatic versions are about 2mm thicker.I think all of these should have been manual windWatch from 3:50
  • Can look big on small wrists1 of 3
    • Fratello Warns it looks big on small wrists and should be tried before buying.does look big on small wrists, so in the end, it’s a watch you should try before buyingRead it in context
  • Update feels incremental rather than revolutionary1 of 3
    • Little Treasury Considers the update incremental rather than revolutionary.this feels more like a tweak or an upgrade more than anything revolutionary reallyWatch from 4:47

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By aspect

PositiveMixedNegative

How reviewers judged each aspect; one square per reviewer who discussed it
Case & proportionsPraised
Bracelet & strapPraised
DialPraised
WearabilityPraised
MovementPraised
Finishing & buildPraised
FunctionalityPraised
VersatilityPraised
OriginalityFew mentions
ValueFew mentions

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The reviews

3 counted, 4 more for context

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Little Treasury

Is the 2025 Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Actually an Upgrade? Full Review!

Video, 8 minHands-on reviewDec 2025

PositiveRecommends, with caveats

Sees the 2025 Dark Side as an incremental upgrade rather than a revolution. It has a better movement, sharper finishing, a slimmer profile and a great rubber strap. The reviewer is ambivalent that it looks nearly identical to the 2013 original.

Suits: Fans of the 2013 Dark Side wanting a modern movement and detailing

Disclosure: Retailer stock

What they said, point by point
Movementpositive
  • Sees Master Chronometer accuracy and 15,000 gauss resistance as a real gain over the original's 9300. 5:16
  • Says the upgraded movement adds day-to-day confidence. 5:16
Finishing & buildpositive
  • Notes sharper dial print, hands and liquid metal bezel scale execution. 5:16
Case & proportionspositive
  • Likes the slightly trimmed case profile. 5:16
  • Values the ceramic case and bezel for scratch resistance. 6:15
Wearabilitypositive
  • Finds it fits surprisingly well on a 6.5-inch wrist. 6:15
  • Says it wears thinner than the measurements imply. 6:15
Bracelet & strappositive
  • Particularly loves the rubber strap. 5:16
  • Thinks the strap suits the all-black design perfectly. 5:45
  • Feels the strap and ceramic-titanium clasp are more refined out of the box. 0:28
Functionalitypositive
  • Finds the chronograph start smooth thanks to the vertical clutch. 6:15
  • Likes the crisp reset and the jumping hour for travel. 6:15
  • Considers 50m water resistance adequate for real-world use. 6:15
Originalitymixed
  • Considers the update incremental rather than revolutionary. 4:47
  • Is ambivalent that it is visually nearly identical to the 2013 original. 5:45
Versatilitypositive
  • Enjoys most that it remains a livable, everyday Speedmaster. 6:15
Compared with
  • Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon (2013, cal. 9300): Better movement, sharper details and slimmer, though visually almost identical.
  • Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon 'Darth Vader': Suggested instead for buyers wanting a more visible design change.

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The English Watch

Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon – 2025 Collection Review | Grey Side Return

Video, 10 minHands-on reviewOct 2025

Very positiveRecommends

Calls the standard white-indexed Dark Side of the Moon the favourite of the new lineup: legible, wearable despite its size, with a superb textile strap. Finds the price high but justified by refinement over rivals such as the IWC Top Gun ceramic.

Suits: Buyers wanting a well-finished black ceramic chronograph as an everyday watch

Disclosure: Retailer stock

What they said, point by point
Dialpositive
  • Values that the regular model's white indices can actually be read, unlike the all-black version. 4:47
  • Names the regular white-indexed version as the favourite of the lineup. 5:17
Case & proportionsmixed
  • Feels the 44.25mm case sounds large but is very wearable because it is black. 0:57
  • Believes all the models should be manual wind, as the automatic versions are about 2mm thicker. 3:50
  • Accepts that, for automatic versions, black ceramic helps the watch appear smaller on the wrist. 4:47
Bracelet & strappositive
  • Recommends the canvas-style strap over rubber, calling it superb and very comfortable. 5:17
  • Finds the strap supple, unlike the stiff one on the Snoopy. 5:17
  • Judges the new strap far better than the previous version's. 5:17
Finishing & buildpositive
  • Rates the finishing, techniques and added features Omega put into the watches as superb. 7:42
Versatilitypositive
  • Considers the regular model very nice as an everyday wearer. 5:45
Valuepositive
  • Acknowledges that around £13,000 is a lot of money. 7:42
  • Believes the pricing is sensible within Omega's lineup and against the competition. 8:40
  • Would personally buy one tomorrow with £13K to spend. 5:45
Compared with
  • IWC Pilot's Watch Top Gun ceramic chronograph: IWC is cheaper, but Omega offers more refinement and features.
  • Zenith Defy ceramic: Similar or higher price, and not to the reviewer's taste.
  • Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon (2013 original): New strap much better; old lacks METAS but may be discounted.

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Fratello

Video: Hands-On With The New Omega Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon Watches

ArticleHands-on reviewOct 2025Robert-Jan Broer

Very positiveRecommends, with caveats

The reviewer sees the updated Classic as a clear improvement on the beloved 2013 original, thanks to the step dial and caliber 9900, and found it comfortable on rubber. The large size remains a caveat, so trying it on first is advised.

Suits: Those comfortable with a large 44mm watch; try on first if small-wristed

Disclosure: Brand loaner

What the review says, point by point
Dialpositive
  • Finds the new step dial gives more depth than previous dials.
  • Feels the step dial and new movement make the original design better.
Case & proportionspositive
  • Says the domed caseback and box crystal make the case look sleek despite its thickness.
  • Notes the 44.25mm diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug mean it will not suit everyone.
Wearabilitypositive
  • Reports a perfect fit on an 18cm wrist.
  • Finds the black case and dial make it appear smaller than it is.
  • Warns it looks big on small wrists and should be tried before buying.
Bracelet & strappositive
  • Calls the rubber strap incredibly comfortable and prefers it to the nylon option.
  • Says the rubber strap's comfort removed worries about wearing a big watch.
Movementpositive
  • Considers the switch from 9300 to the certified 9900 good news.
  • Notes no quick-set date, but the independent hour hand makes date changes easy.
Functionalitypositive
  • Appreciates the independently settable hour hand for quick local time changes.
  • Says it is safe to swim with, but crown and pushers shouldn't be used underwater.
Compared with
  • Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon (2013, cal. 9300): New step dial and caliber 9900 make the original better.
  • Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon 'Dark Vader' 310.92.44.51.01.001: Reviewer's favourite pick for its stealthy look and red chrono hand.

Read on fratellowatches.com

Also covered by

Rob the American

Hands-on ALL FOUR Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon. Hit? Miss? A "best of" for 2025?

Video, 11 minFirst lookOct 2025

PositiveRecommends, with caveats

Recommends the classic version to anyone who wants to read the time easily, thanks to its contrasting hands. Finds the whole range too big for a smaller wrist but light and comfortable, and suggests seeing them in person.

Suits: Buyers wanting a legible all-black Speedmaster with larger wrists

Disclosure: Retailer stock

Only mentions this watch in passing, so it isn't counted.

What they said, point by point
Dialpositive
  • Recommends the classic for telling the time, citing its contrasting hands. 9:28
Wearabilitymixed
  • Considers these watches too large for a 6.75-inch wrist. 9:56
  • Notes they wear light due to the ceramic case and straps. 9:56
  • Found them comfortable on the wrist. 9:56
Compared with
  • Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon: The Grey Side of the Moon is the reviewer's favourite of the four.
  • Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon All Black (Stealth): Stealth is illegible; the classic's contrasting hands make it readable.

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Watch Yourself, Jorge

Omega's NEW Dark Side of the Moon IS AMAZING… But That Pricing Is Wrong

Video, 9 minReactionOct 2025

Mixed

Likes the look and sees it as the most practical, cheapest pick of the new line-up thanks to its automatic movement and date. Still finds it far too thick and the collection overpriced for what it is.

Suits: Buyers wanting the most functional option in the lineup, with automatic winding and a date

Not a review of the watch in hand (news, a guide or a reaction), so it isn't counted.

What they said, point by point
Case & proportionsnegative
  • Calls it a chunker, with the automatic movement pushing thickness to 15mm. 2:20
  • Sees the combination of diameter and thickness as a giant watch. 2:20
  • Concludes the whole collection is too thick. 8:04
Designpositive
  • Still finds the watch attractive despite its bulk. 2:20
Functionalitypositive
  • Values the added date function compared with the manual-wind sibling. 2:50
  • Names it the best choice in the lineup if function matters. 2:50
Movementnegative
  • Notes the automatic movement is what makes the case so thick. 2:20
  • Argues Omega needs to slim down its movements. 8:04
Valuemixed
  • Appreciates that it costs £400 less than the manual-wind version while offering more features. 2:50
  • Considers the pricing of the collection far too high for what it offers. 8:04
Compared with
  • Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon (manual-wind 9908 Black Edition): Target adds automatic winding and a date and costs £400 less, but is thicker.
  • Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon: Grey Side of the Moon is the favourite of the collection and slimmer.

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Monochrome

Omega Updates the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon with New Movements, in 4 Different Versions (incl. Video)

ArticleNewsOct 2025Brice Goulard

Positive

Presents the Dark-White as the most classic evolution of the original DSOTM, now slightly thinner with a Master Chronometer calibre. Evaluative remarks are light: legibility and the time-zone function are noted positively, while the writer still wishes the range came in a smaller 42mm size.

Not a review of the watch in hand (news, a guide or a reaction), so it isn't counted.

Low-confidence reading: The target was not handled; its section is mostly spec recitation with very few first-hand opinions.

What the review says, point by point
Case & proportionsmixed
  • Wishes the collection's large 44.25mm case came in a classic 42mm Moonwatch size.
Dialpositive
  • Credits the white gold hands and markers with better daytime legibility.
Functionalitypositive
  • Considers the movement's time-zone function a practical feature.

Read on monochrome-watches.com

Time+Tide

Omega debuts 4 new, slimmer “Side of the Moon” Speedmaster models in black and grey

ArticleNewsOct 2025Zach Blass

Positive

Mostly a launch rundown. The writer views the automatic Dark Side of the Moon updates as subtle but meaningful refinements, notably the first METAS certification. The writer's personal pick is the thinner manual-wind dark-red variant instead.

Not a review of the watch in hand (news, a guide or a reaction), so it isn't counted.

What the review says, point by point
Movementpositive
  • Considers the first-ever METAS certification for the original design a subtle refinement with significant impact.
Case & proportionsmixed
  • Would give up automatic winding for the few millimetres thinner case of the manual-wind variant.
Compared with
  • Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon (dark-red, calibre 9908): Picks the manual-wind variant because its case is notably thinner.

Read on timeandtidewatches.com

Specifications

Reference
310.92.44.51.01.004
Case
44.25mm, black ceramic (zirconium oxide)
Thickness
15.09mm
Lug to lug
50mm
Movement
Omega 9900 (Co-Axial Master Chronometer) (automatic)
Power reserve
60 hours
Water resistance
50m
Crystal
domed sapphire, anti-reflective both sides; sapphire caseback
Bracelet or strap
black rubber strap with ceramic and ceramised-titanium foldover clasp (black nylon strap also offered, ref. .002)
Announced
October 2025
List price (US)
$15,700US$15,700 for the 'classic' black ceramic calibre 9900 model (Dark-White) on rubber (.004) or nylon (.002), per omegawatches.com US (Wayback, Oct 2025), Time+Tide and Fratello.

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