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Louis Moinet's Moon Meteor: A Cosmic Watch with Real Martian and Lunar Fragments
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Firstpost•29-09-2026, 17:10
Louis Moinet's Moon Meteor: A Cosmic Watch with Real Martian and Lunar Fragments
- •The Louis Moinet Moon Meteor watch incorporates genuine fragments of Mars and the Moon, along with other meteorites, into its design.
- •The dial features a hand-painted nebula with six named meteorites, including Martian rock NWA 13925 and lunar meteorites Gadamis 005 and Dhofar 457.
- •A unique feature is its luminous dial that reveals hidden details and glows in the dark, creating a dynamic astronomical scene.
- •Limited to 12 pieces, the watch includes a hand-engraved lunar disc with an astronaut figure that tracks the lunar cycle with high accuracy.
- •Priced at CHF 48,000, the Moon Meteor emphasizes rare materials and miniature art, offering a wearable piece of the cosmos.
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The watch features six named meteorites, including Martian rock NWA 13925, carbon-rich Jbilet Winselwan, interstellar diamond-containing Sahara 97093, a Muonionalusta meteorite chapter ring, and lunar meteorites Gadamis 005 and Dhofar 457 representing the moon phases.
The watch is powered by the automatic LM113 calibre, created by Louis Moinet alongside specialist movement maker Concepto, which runs at 4Hz and provides a 48-hour power reserve.
The Louis Moinet Moon Meteor is strictly limited to 12 pieces worldwide and is priced at CHF 48,000, which is approximately Rs 55.28 lakh.
