For those who find themselves captivated by the mysteries of the night sky, moonphase watches offer a perfect blend of horological craftsmanship and celestial beauty. These timepieces do more than just tell time, they showcase the phases of the moon; allowing stargazers to keep a small piece of the cosmos on their wrist. From luxurious timepieces to affordable favourites, in this blog we’ll explore some of our favourite moonphase watches for stargazers. Whether you’re an avid daydreamer or simply drawn to the elegance of lunar-inspired designs, these watches are sure to impress. Read on for more!
Our Favourite Moonphase Watches for Stargazers
Rotary Windsor | Moonphase | Silver Dial | Gold PVD | Brown Leather Strap GS05428/06
This moonphase watch is a must-have piece for stargazers and watch enthusiasts alike. This model features a textured silver dial, protected by scratch-resistant sapphire glass. The dial features gold-tone baton indices and gold-tone hands. Four sub-dials provide the day, date and month, but most importantly, a moonphase display. Through this sub-dial, the wearer can observe the sunlit portion of the moon as observed from Earth. Measuring 38mm in diameter, a gold PVD stainless steel case frames the dial. Within this lies the watch’s quartz movement. Reliable and precise, it ensures great accuracy. Completing the timeless design of this elegant accessory is a genuine brown leather strap. A perfect choice for daily wear, this timepiece is water-resistant up to 50 metres.
Embodying grace and timelessness, this Rotary is a great choice for those stargazers who are fans of the classics.
LONGINES Elegant Collection Moonphase Quartz (30mm) Matt White Dial / Mint-Green Leather Strap L43304110
While embodying the classic design and sleek lines typical of Longines timepieces, this watch boasts great functionality. Its matte white dial exhibits a date aperture at 3 o’clock alongside a moonphase display at 6 o’clock. The moonphase complication allows the wearer to keep track of the lunar cycle; something of great importance to stargazers. Reinforcing elegance into the watch, the dial also features black painted Roman numerals and silver polished hands. A 30mm stainless steel case, with a scratch-resistant and anti-reflective sapphire crystal, protects the dial. Housed within this case is the watch’s calibre L296 quartz movement. With a moonphase function as well as an E.O.L. indicator, the movement ensures great reliability. Soft and serene, a mint-green leather strap secures the watch on the wrist.
This Longines watch is for those seeking something both pretty and practical. Refined in its simplicity, it makes great sense that it is one of our favourite moonphase watches for stargazers.
Certina DS-8 Chronograph Moonphase Silver Dial C0334601603700
The perfect mixture of modern and minimalist, this moonphase watch is for stargazers who like to keep things simple. The sunray silver dial exhibits a mix of luminous rose gold-tone Arabic numerals and baton indices, luminous rose gold-tone hour and minute hands, and a black second hand. In addition to this, the dial features three sub-dials and a date aperture at 4 o’clock. A beneficial element to any stargazer, the moonphase sub-dial displays the moon’s age in the current lunar calendar. From this, the wearer can determine how clear the skies will be and whether they will have a successful stargaze or not. To ensure this display remains in a crystal-clear condition, an anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects it. As well as this, a 42mm stainless steel case which not only ensures great durability but also comfort on the wrist. A dark brown leather strap concludes the design of this timepiece.
Water-resistant up to 100 metres, and powered by a reliable quartz movement, this Certina moonphase is more than suitable for daily wear. Whether you treat a loved one to it, or even yourself, it is sure to help you successfully stargaze.
Swarovski Octea Moon (37mm) Black Moonphase Dial / Black-Tone Metal Bracelet 5677497
This Swarovski is a tribute to the 55th anniversary of the first moon landing; exquisitely linking the passage of time with the lunar cycle. Representing a star-filled cosmos, the black dial exhibits 11 round-cut crystals. Four more crystals serve as quarter-hour baton indices and the dial also features silver-tone hour, minute and second hands. A captivating moonphase display features just below the 12 o’clock position, while an elegant Swarovski swan logo features at 6 o’clock. The 37mm metallic case features a black finish and is mounted with a faceted bezel in black crystal. Alongside this, the bezel features an inner ring of shimmering pavé. A Swiss-made quartz movement powers the timepiece. This, alongside its 50-metre water resistance rating, ensures the watch is both practical and suitable for daily wear. A multilinked metal bracelet, with a black finish, concludes the design of this moonphase watch.
A spectacular statement piece with an intergalactic appeal, this Swarovski watch is perfect for stargazers and fashionistas alike.
Citizen Women’s Moonphase Eco-Drive (36.5mm) Mother-of-Pearl Dial / Stainless Steel Bracelet FD0000-52N
Simply stunning, this Citizen impresses with its elegant appeal. The blue mother-of-pearl dial features eight inset diamond, acting as hour markers, and silver-tone hands. In addition to this, the dial features three sub-dials that depict the day, month of the year and phase of the moon. Measuring 36.5mm in diameter, a stainless steel case with a mineral crystal frames the dial. Eco-drive technology powers this watch and once fully charged it can operate for around 6 months. This feature sets it aside from the other moonphase watches mentioned in this guide and also makes it a more environmentally-friendly choice. Complementing the case, and concluding the timeless design of the watch, is a stainless steel bracelet. Not only does its deployment clasp ensure great security on the wrist but also great comfort.
Blending elevated style and advanced features into one elegant package, this Citizen is a great choice for those sustainably stylish stargazers.
What are your thoughts on our favourite moonphase watches for stargazers? Will you be buying one for either yourself or a fellow astronomer? Let us know in the comments below!
