Louis Moinet combines hand-painted miniature art, genuine meteorite fragments and a high-precision lunar complication in a 40.7mm titanium case. Limited to 12 pieces and priced at CHF 48,000.
Hand-painted luminescent miniature dial plus real meteorite elements: Muonionalusta flange, three meteorite fragments and two lunar meteorites.
Central moonphase disc accuracy: one day deviation every 122 years, driven by the Louis Moinet calibre LM113 (Concepto) automatic movement.
Louis Moinet has a long association with astronomy in its watchmaking. The Moon Meteor continues that line by combining mechanical moonphase accuracy with rare natural materials and hand-decorated micro-art. The result is an object intended more as a collector's miniature tableau of the sky than a conventional, utilitarian wristwatch.
The dial is the Moon Meteor's focal point. A hand-painted miniature depicts a vivid daytime celestial landscape rendered under a binocular microscope with extremely fine brushes and layered lacquer and varnish. Luminescent material is integrated into the painting so elements of the scene change visually after dark. Timekeeping uses faceted, skeletonised, luminescent hands.
Moinet calibre LM113, an automatic movement developed with Concepto. Technical details provided include a movement diameter of 30.4mm, thickness of 12.7mm, 29 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour and a 48-hour power reserve. The central astronomical moon complication completes one lunar cycle and is specified to be accurate to within one day every 122 years.
The watch is supplied on a Louisiana alligator strap lined with alligator and secured by a triple-folding clasp that offers fine adjustment and carries the Louis Moinet fleur-de-lys motif. Finish work across the case, dial painting and engraved lunar disc is presented in keeping with Louis Moinet's recent high-end, space-themed releases.
This model is a limited edition of 12 pieces, each engraved "One of Twelve." The listed price is CHF 48,000.
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