Editor's note: OK, I'm not sure how many sides of the moon actually exist but, according to Omega and their collection of "… Side Of The Moon" special edition Speedmasters, it's several. And while all the iterations of these Speedmasters are very fetching-looking timepieces, this example, the Omega Co?Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph —*Blue Side Of The Moon, has got to be in the discussion as one of the best models so far. For a start, and unlike other models in the range, it's equipped with Omega's staggering Calibre 9904, which offers a great deal of features including METAS-approved Master Chronometer Certification, magnetic resistance rated up to 15,000 gauss, chronograph complication, date complication, moonphase complication and 60 hours of power reserve. What's more, the 44.25mm case is hewn from blue ceramic and also utilises Omega's Liquidmetal bezel, which benefits from a traditional tachymeter display. And the Blue Side Of The Moon sports sapphire crystal on both the front and back of the case, which is then treated to an anti-reflective coating. It's a truly impressive timepiece that offers a hell of a lot for its $18,000 price tag, and our man Felix Scholz was lucky enough to go hands-on with…

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