From SwissWatchExpo…
Spotlight on: our favorite watches with meteorite dials.
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The use of natural materials in watch dials – such as wood, mother of pearl,
and stones – has been quite common. Many watchmakers continue to explore this practice
to showcase their artistic craftsmanship, and to add a unique flair to their watch designs.
Among the materials popular for use in watch dials is meteorite. Coming straight from the heavens,
this rock that dates back millenia is well-loved for its mystifying effect, mesmerizing looks,
and the serendipitous way it is harvested. Here are 5 of our favorite watches with
meteorite dials. Subscribe to our channel to get updates on new videos!
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We begin the list with Omega’s most famous invention – the
Speedmaster. No other watch has been more associated with space exploration
than the Speedy, so the addition of a Gibeon meteorite on its dial is very fitting.
Launched under the “Dark Side of the Moon” line, the Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of
the Moon Meteorite captures the spirit of its predecessors with its grey ceramic construction.
Evoking a utilitarian vibe, the meteorite dial is darker than usual
and acid-etched to reveal the “Wid-man-statten" patterns reminiscent of the Moon’s surface.
For optimum legibility, Omega placed Super-Luminova coating to the hands and
indices, while the brand’s proprietary 18K Sedna gold alloy
provides warm luster on the hands, tachymeter scale, and hour marker surrounds.
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In 2021, Rolex introduced a new series of Daytonas that feature stunning meteorite dials.
Available in Everose gold, white gold, and yellow-gold configurations, these watches
join the Day-Date 40 and the GMT-Master II in the ever-evolving Rolex Meteorite family.
Technically speaking, these new releases are the same Daytonas you have known for decades,
but what gives them away is the intricate meteorite dial
that makes the blackened chronograph sub-dials pop.
The 18k white gold version also marks the first time that Rolex
pairs the meteorite dial with their patented Cerachrom bezel.
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Rolex also incorporated the extraordinary mineral in the dressy
Cellini Moonphase. The classic tuxedo watch
became the perfect canvas for presenting the meteorite in a non-ostentatious way.
The watch features an elegant and clever combination of materials – an Everose
gold case with a double bezel, a glossy white lacquered dial,
and a moon phase aperture in fired blue enamel.
The meteorite appears in an appliqué miniature moon
sitting at the top of the blue moonphase disc at 6 o’clock.
The domed meteorite with Wid-man-stätten patterns was made more striking with rhodium plating.
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The Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi in white gold was discontinued in 2018,
only to be brought back in early 2019 with an exceptional upgrade - a
meteorite dial that gives off a lovely splintered effect.
While Rolex is no stranger to meteorite dials,
this watch marked the brand’s first time to use the rare celestial material on a GMT-Master.
Aside from the white gold construction, the blue and red Cerachrom bezel, applied white gold
geometric indices and Mercedes hands remained, creating a striking combination of colors.
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Introduced in 2017, the Rotonde de Cartier Earth and Moon Tourbillon
comes as a follow-up to their 2014 haute horology creation.
This edition pays tribute to the moon with two gorgeous meteorite
discs – one located off-center to show the second time zone,
and another partly obscured at 4 o’clock to show the current phase of the moon.
The brainchild of Cartier’s head of movement design,
these creative details give the watch unique character and an irresistible appeal. This
model features a second time-zone, which can be adjusted using the pusher at 2 o’clock.
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Demonstrating the marriage between time and space,
meteorite dial watches are perfect for those who seek exotic design and exclusivity.
Explore our selection of meteorite dial watches at SwissWatchExpo.com.
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