ReviewLunar Legends: The Enigmatic Meteorite Dials Of Louis Moinet Space One Watches

The Louis Moinet Cosmic Art collection features some of the finest space-inspired watches with an unparalleled level of artistry, especially the incorporation of genuine meteorite fragments. A space rock on your wrist is quite a rare feat, right? One part of the Cosmic Art collection comprises the Space One series. The mysteries of the universe have inspired chronographs full of references to outer space. Both the small-second counter and the 30-minute counter contain a fragment of the rare Armanty meteorite, discovered in China in 1898, and now part of prestigious museum collections. The chrono Space One watches have a titanium case, while the Space Agency One iterations feature a steel body. Apart from their aesthetic charm, these iterations find unmatched performance in their high-frequency movements.

Marrying Time And Space: The Louis Moinet Cosmic Art Space One

The Louis Moinet Cosmic Art Space One watches are noted for their extraordinary and historic materials, something that truly makes them limited-edition collectibles. Coming to the rarity of these watches, the Space One LM-88.20.20 and LM-88.20.60 are each limited to 28 pieces. The two watches feature a 46mm Grade 5 titanium case, housing a dial covered with geometric engraving inspired by the latitude and longitude lines that measure the geographic coordinates on the Earth’s surface.

The sub-dials of the Space One feature the rare Armanty meteorite, given a blue tint. These intricate details add to the exclusivity of these timepieces, like the ruby chaton gemstone at the coaxial of the sub-dials. Just below the 30-minute counter appears an additional display inspired by the Chadburn engine order telegraph (EOT). This communication device is used on ships, helping the ship’s crew to remotely control the speed and direction of the ship’s engines. The maritime technology has been reimagined to show the function of the chronograph at a glance.

The Louis Moinet Space One houses a dial featuring a blue inner bezel with a seconds track, small seconds at nine o’clock, and 30-minute counters at three o’clock

A date window on the Space One watches sits at seven o’clock and the chronograph function indicator is posited between four o’clock and six o’clock

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The Louis Moinet Space One features a classic two-register chronograph design. The dial has a blue inner bezel with a seconds track, small seconds at nine o’clock, and 30-minute counters at three o’clock. A date window sits at seven o’clock and the chronograph function indicator is posited between four o’clock and six o’clock. The 46mm case has the brand’s signature shape, combining polished and brushed finishes. The Space One references come with a monopusher execution that activates the chronograph with a big button decorated in a Clou de Paris pattern. The LM-88.20.20 comes with a black leather strap, while the LM-88.20.60 has a blue leather strap.

At the intersection of innovative mechanics and bespoke haute horlogerie is the Space One Agency. The neat and cosmic dial is made from polycrystalline silicon, a material that recalls the mysterious nature of the universe. Scattered across the dial are several shimmering metal fragments that catch the light and create a celestial effect on your wrist. The Louis Moinet Space Agency One features design elements that reflect the history of space exploration, including a sliver of polyimide film that shielded the Apollo 11 command module during its fiery re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere.

The 45.4mm stainless steel case of the Louis Moinet Space Agency One, named Neo, features a distinctive design with two vertical bridges

The Louis Moinet Space Agency One features a fragment from the rare Dhofar 457 lunar meteorite and comes paired with a black leather strap

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The Louis Moinet Space Agency One features a fragment from another rare meteorite with an incredible backstory—the Dhofar 457 lunar meteorite. This piece of the moon was thrown into space after an asteroid struck the lunar surface. After wandering through the cosmos, it eventually landed in the Dhofar desert, Oman. Each fragment of this meteorite features distinct patterns in shades of grey. Louis Moinet carefully incorporated these lunar fragments into the silicon dial to create a direct connection to the moon.

The Louis Moinet Space Agency One showcases its exclusive 28,800vph movement through an aperture between eight and 12 o’clock for the wearer to admire the escapement’s lively rhythm. Another standout feature is the watch’s hour markers—each marker is a three-faceted, blackened monolith with a white lacquer core suspended over the dial.

The 45.4mm stainless steel case of the Louis Moinet Space Agency One, named Neo, features a distinctive design with two vertical bridges. These bridges connect the strap with open-worked lugs and frame the movement, with the Louis Moinet signature six-screw bezel on top. While the Space Agency One (LM-83.10.AP) receives a black dial, the (LM-83.10.AP-S) features a classic blue dial. The two watches, limited to 12 pieces each, come paired with a black leather strap.

High-Frequency Movements

The Space One references find their thrust in the mechanical self-winding Louis Moinet Caliber LM30 with a rotor assembled on high-tech ceramic ball bearings. On the other hand, the Space Agency One iterations are powered by the self-winding LM45 movement that beats at 28,800vph and achieves up to 48-hour power reserve.

The Space One watches are limited to 28 pieces each, featuring a titanium case housing a dial with geometric engraving inspired by latitude and longitude lines

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The Louis Moinet Space Agency One features design elements reflecting the history of space exploration, including a sliver of the Apollo 11 command module's shielding

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The Space Agency One showcases its exclusive 28,800vph movement through an aperture, allowing the wearer to admire the escapement's lively rhythm

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Both the small-second counter and the 30-minute counter of the Space One watches contain a fragment of the rare Armanty meteorite

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This blend of innovative materials and historic space elements makes the Space Agency One truly remarkable, giving you the ability to carry a piece of the moon on your wrist. Similarly, the Space One creates a direct link between the mysteries of the cosmos and the boundless human imagination.

The Louis Moinet Space One In A Nutshell

• Case: 46mm Grade 5 titanium for Space One; 45.4mm steel for Space Agency One; Sapphire crystal
• Dial: Blue, silver, black, and blue variants
• Movement: Self-winding LM30 for LM-88.20.20 and LM-88.20.60; self-winding LM45 for LM-83.10.AP and LM-83.10.AP-S; 28,800vph; Upto 48 hours power reserve
• Water resistance: Up to 50m
• Strap: Blue leather for LM-88.20.60; black leather for other three variants
• Limited edition: LM-88.20.20 and LM-88.20.60 limited to 28 pieces each, LM-83.10.AP and LM-83.10.AP-S limited to 12 pieces each

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