From February 12-24, Omega will auction at Sotheby 's a set of 11 MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold cases, each containing the 11 OMEGA x Swatch "Mission to Moonshine Gold" watches. This is a unique opportunity for fans and collectors to win these rare models being auctioned together for the first time in one set, in addition to the special cases also available for purchase for the very first time.
In an extraordinary event to be held Feb. 12-24, Omega will present at auction an exclusive set of 11 MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold cases at Sotheby's. Each of these cases contains the coveted 11 OmegaxSwatch "Mission to Moonshine Gold" watches, representing a rare opportunity for watch enthusiasts and collectors to own this unique collection. Even more fascinating is the fact that, for the first time, the cases themselves will be available for purchase.
To highlight how this news also unveils a little "mystery" that we had highlighted a few days ago on these same pages: the mysterious briefcase that Snoopy showed closed on social!
Back to the news, this initiative is not only an event dedicated to watch lovers, but also a noble charitable cause. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to Orbis International, a nongovernmental organization committed to the fight against avoidable blindness and low vision worldwide. Omega, working alongside Orbis since 2011, renews its commitment to support this humanitarian cause.
Before the auction concludes on Feb. 24, enthusiasts and the curious will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in this extraordinary collection. The 11 "Mission to Moonshine Gold" cases will be on display at OMEGA Boutiques around the world, from Zurich to Sydney, from February 1 to 11. A unique opportunity to experience watchmaking excellence up close. The Orbis mission holds special importance for children, giving them the chance to see their parents, the moon and the starry sky for the first time. In addition to the activities aboard the Flying Eye Hospital, Orbis is committed to training ophthalmic health personnel in the world's neediest regions.
These are the cities where the sets will be on view before the auction, Feb. 1-11:
China | OMEGA Beijing - Shin Kong Place
France | OMEGA Paris - Galeries Lafayette
Hong Kong SAR | OMEGA Tsim Sha Tsui - K11 Musea
Italy | OMEGA Milan - Via Montenapoleone
Japan | OMEGA Tokyo - NGHC Ginza
Singapore | OMEGA Marina Bay Sands
Thailand | OMEGA Bangkok - Siam Paragon
United Kingdom | OMEGA London - Regent Street
USA | OMEGA New York - Fifth Avenue
Switzerland | OMEGA Zurich - Bahnhofstrasse
The Omega X Swatch collection, which made its debut in March 2022, has captured the public's imagination and demand. Made from the revolutionary Bioceramic material, the 11 models feature colors inspired by space and planets, paying homage to the famous Omega Speedmaster design. In 2023, the collection was reinvented with the fascinating "Mission to Moonshine Gold" versions. The watches, featuring a seconds hand coated in 18K MoonshineTM gold, feature distinctive details that tell unique stories. From the strawberry-themed motif of July's Strawberry Moon model to the "lollipop" design of the 1961 Speedmaster CK2998, each watch is aunique representation.
But the exclusivity is not limited to the watches. The cases include a gold monocle with the OMEGA x Swatch logo and a unique coin, engraved with the 3-letter aviation code of the associated city. The same code will be engraved on each watch contained in the cases, each associated with a specific city. The auction will be held at Sotheby's and will be accessible online from around the world at Sothebys.com from February 12 to 24. This is an extraordinary opportunity for space watch enthusiasts and collectors around the world. These unique masterpieces will be an irresistible enchantment while offering significant support to the noble cause of Orbis International.
