The 1965 MoonSwatch Is the Speedmaster Tribute We Didn’t Know We Needed

I didn’t expect to be this taken by the 1965 MoonSwatch. I really didn’t. But after wearing it in rotation for a few weeks styled on one of our own signature black woven rubber straps I can say with certainty, this is the most mature, most refined MoonSwatch we’ve seen since the original drop.

You can feel the difference straight away. The white dial is a deliberate echo of the 105.003 Speedmaster that NASA tested and flight qualified in 1965. The same reference that Ed White wore on America’s first spacewalk. That history runs through this watch in a way that feels tangible, not gimmicky.

The stepped dial is a joy up close. It brings a level of dimensionality that was sorely missed in the standard MoonSwatch model, and the clean black outer ring anchors the design with just the right amount of presence. And while it's still unmistakably Bioceramic, the matte grey case somehow feels sharper and more defined here against the polar dial, a cleaner execution that reflects the ‘65’s heritage cues without trying too hard.

What really lifts this version into collector territory, though, is how well it takes to a proper strap change. Out of the box, the Velcro in now quick release which allows for a speedy swap out. And paired with our premium rubber woven strap, the watch takes on an entirely different character. There’s structure, texture, and that added visual weight that collectors tend to look for. It suddenly feels more integrated & more considered.

At MGBWATCHES.COM, we’ve seen this pairing resonate with both first time buyers and Speedmaster veterans. It's sport ready, but doesn’t scream for attention. It sits confidently alongside heavier steel pieces and makes an ideal daily wear alternative when you want heritage without the heft.

And that’s the heart of this release. It feels like it was made for collectors. Less playful, more precise. A MoonSwatch you’d actually build a strap collection around, not just wear out the box. It’s the one you lend to a friend who doesn’t quite get the MoonSwatch thing yet… 

If the original MoonSwatch release was about making space history fun, then the 1965 is about showing it respect. And in a sea of candy coloured planets, this might just be the most important MoonSwatch since day one.