I was lucky to have managed to pick mine up on the 21st June 2019 as fell in love with it on first sight and I have to say pictures just don't do it justice IMHO. What drew me to this version of a DSOTM is the fact it is much thinner then the others at just under 14mm achieved by using a highly finished and decorated 1861 which becomes the 1869 as found in this version.
The laser ablation and blackened bridges on both sides of the dial really add depth to the look of this watch as do the way the 3 sub dials with the small seconds being smaller and less intrusive then the main chrono counter dials as they seem to float in a 3D like way. I was also drawn to the racing style minute track around the outside of the dial which harks back to its racing heritage IMO. The use of yellow is quiet subtle and not overpowering but adds some highlights to the dark dial with just the Chrono second hand and small counters having this colour as well as the 5 minute markers on the outside of the minute track and of course the Speedmaster writing below the Omega logo and name plus of course the Tachymetre on the lumed bezel.
I also think that Omega do Ceramic cases better than most as they manage to achieve both brushed and polished finishes on their case work which I find visually stunning. Of course the well tried and tested and even famous movement based off the old Lemania movement works as expected and the pushers have a firm and reassuring click to them.
I may be in the minority here but I really like both the strap and the ceramic buckle and feel they really suit the watch well this may be famous last words but I have never had an issue were I have dropped a watch due to the strap having a buckle. But as I have now added it to my home insurance which covers not just loss or theft but also accidental damage should the unthinkable happen at least I'm covered.
Finally what's a review without pictures so here are mine hope you like them.
Apollo 8 box 1 by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 goodies by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 face by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 back by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 slim shot by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 brushed case by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 brushed & lumed crown by Marc Obermann, on FlickrMarc
