Hunter Biden Wore a Rare MoonSwatch During His Recent Three-Hour Interview

Earlier this week, Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, sat down for an explosive three-hour chat with Channel 5’s Andrew Callaghan in which he lambasted Democratic Party figureheads (and George Clooney?) for failing his father during the 2024 election, explained the differences between cocaine and crack, and patiently waited while a bee swarmed Callaghan. Biden’s become a notorious figure over the last decade; his very public struggles with addiction instilled a strange empathy despite his myriad political controversies. He’s a supervillain to the far right and a semi-ironic hero to the dirtbag left, a guy your friend who wishes Cumtown had never ended might ramble about for twenty-plus minutes the next time you two link up for drinks.

You’re already a certain kind of sicko if the interview on its own piqued your interest. You’re a sicko of a whole different order if you, like us, caught the interview and couldn’t help but notice the timepiece strapped to Biden’s wrist. For his most public and explosive interview in years, Biden pulled up in the highly coveted Omega MoonSwatch ‘Lava.” The 2024 release is part of the revelatory MoonSwatch project, which churns out fun candy-colored versions based on the iconic Omega Speedmaster design.

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The watch was unmissable in the interview. The Lava variation pairs a black face and strap with a fiery-orange case and accents. It was released as part of the “Mission on Earth” series, which brought a project once preoccupied with the cosmos back down to earth. Rather than drawing inspiration from celestial bodies, this series focused on the wonders of Earth, with watches inspired by volcanic eruptions, the Northern Lights, and the vast desert–all of which are visible from outer space.

The MoonSwatch is at once vibrant and attention-grabbing without feeling as ostentatious as a high-priced grail. Biden’s piece is humble and accessible, though the resale value on the Lava edition has spiked a bit since release. You’re looking at around $500 to pick one up on the aftermarket these days. For Biden, the watch is perhaps a homage to his dad, who regularly wears a proper Omega Speedmaster. For the former president, the watch was a hand-in-glove fit: the Speedmaster represents NASA’s successful trip to the moon, one of America’s greatest achievements. It was a shocker that no president had worn the famous timepiece before.

Hunter’s MoonSwatch is more difficult to decode, although you can see how the pair are a match. Hunter’s genuineness isn’t in question throughout the course of the interview as he comes to the protection of his father and speaks honestly about his struggles with alcohol and drugs. The MoonSwatch isn’t the fancy, luxury-priced Speedmaster from Omega, but the much more accessible and affordable choice for the everyman. For better or worse, Hunter’s bringing the Biden legacy down to earth, and the Moonswatch “Lava” is very fitting for that.