Swatch and Omega bring winter magic to the collection with the MISSION TO EARTHPHASE – MOONSHINE GOLD Cold Moon, a MoonSwatch with a unique laser-etched snowflake pattern, no two watches are alike. With a launch schedule tied to real snowfall in Switzerland, this edition blends rarity, innovation, and seasonal charm like never before.
Swatch etched a snowflake pattern onto the moon phase indicator using laser technology. This means your watch will have its own unique snowflake design. Like actual snowflakes falling from the sky, these patterns will vary from piece to piece. You won’t find another watch with the exact same configuration.
A bioceramic design shaped by winter
The 42mm diameter maintains the defining feature of the MoonSwatch collection. The white bioceramic case evokes fresh snow and continues Swatch’s use of its proprietary material, which blends ceramic with bio-sourced plastics. The case is 13.75 mm thick, and the lug-to-lug distance is 47.30 mm.
Omega’s Moonshine Gold appears on the moon phase disc. This exclusive alloy contains 75% gold blended with silver, palladium, and copper to create a paler shade than traditional yellow gold. This composition resists fading better than standard gold alloys, producing a cooler, lunar-inspired tone.
The dial has an opalin white finish and features the familiar Omega x Swatch branding. Swatch integrated their Earthphase complication with the Moonphase indicator to show our planet against a starry background. The oceans feature UV-reactive ink that glows blue under black light.
Key technical features of the Cold Moon edition
A quartz chronograph movement powers the watch, measuring only seconds rather than offering full chronograph functionality. The Earth Phase and Moon Phase indicators add visual interest beyond basic timekeeping. The watch is water resistant up to 3 bar, which is suitable for splashes but not swimming.
Super-LumiNova covers the hour markers, hands, and subdial, emitting a green glow in the dark. The domed crystal is made of a bio-sourced material and has a small “S” engraved at the center, nodding to the Swatch logo. The white bioceramic bezel features a tachymeter scale marked in navy blue.
Swatch paired the watch with a white rubber strap featuring a VELCRO closure. This choice references the practical strap systems worn by astronauts while offering quick adjustment. The caseback displays the mission statement that accompanies the collection.
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Snoopy’s winter cameo in the Cold Moon edition
Snoopy illustrations appear at the 9 o’clock position on the dial wearing winter accessories. Omega has featured Snoopy in various Speedmaster releases over the years to reference the character’s connection to NASA missions. Swatch continues that tradition here with seasonal touches that match the Cold Moon theme.
The battery cover features an earth-inspired design. It’s small details like these that set the MoonSwatch releases apart from standard quartz chronographs, even at accessible price points.
Release date and Swatch’s snow-triggered stock strategy
The watch will launch globally on December 4th, 2025, timed to the full Cold Moon. Swatch stores carrying the Bioceramic MoonSwatch collection will stock the piece through March 20th, 2026, when winter officially ends.
Here’s where things get interesting. After the initial release on December 4th, availability will follow actual snowfall patterns in Switzerland. Stores will receive new stock only when it snows in Switzerland. This approach creates scarcity tied to weather conditions rather than artificial production limits.
Swatch maintains that these watches aren’t limited editions. Production continues, but because of the snow-dependent distribution model, you can’t predict when your local boutique will receive new pieces. Countries without snow will have to wait, too.
FAQ
What makes the Cold Moon MoonSwatch unique?
Each watch features a laser-etched snowflake on the moonphase disc, meaning no two pieces look the same.
Is the Cold Moon MoonSwatch a limited edition?
Swatch says it isn’t limited, but availability is irregular because restocks depend on real snowfall in Switzerland.
When will the Cold Moon MoonSwatch be available?
It launches globally on December 4th, 2025, and remains in stores until March 20th, 2026.
Does the watch glow in the dark?
Yes, it uses Super-LumiNova on the hands, hour markers, and subdial for a strong green nighttime glow.
What is Moonshine Gold in this model?
It’s Omega’s pale gold alloy, used here on the moonphase disc for a cooler, lunar-inspired finish.