Space Mystery
Space Mystery is the world’s first “satellite tourbillon®”: the cage is balanced by means of a planet that rotates around it. Space Mystery also includes authentic fragments of a mysterious meteorite from the far-flung regions of space that holds traces of amino acids – possibly one of the first forms of life in the universe. This unique Fine Watchmaking composition is showcased on a dial in Magic Blue – a colour whose exact composition remains one of Louis Moinet’s closely-guarded secrets.
After having shown off fragments of the Moon, Mars, and the oldest known rock in the solar system, what could there possibly be left for Ateliers Louis Moinet to present? The answer: the carbonaceous CM chondrite meteorite. Could this be the proof of life in space? Quite possibly.
Space Mystery is the theatre for this display. The 46-mm-diameter watch offers many other exclusive features, the fruit of almost two years of development. The first, and no doubt the most visible, is the Magic Blue dial. Its precise composition is secret – and known to Louis Moinet alone. The blue is unlike anything achieved using enamel, lacquer, or galvanisation. It offers unique depth and power, evocative of the immensity of the galaxy.
The Space Mystery case is entirely hand-engraved and hand-polished. On either side of the crown, each caseband will include two other authentic fragments of heavenly bodies – one from Mars and the other from the Moon.
Technical specifications
Space Mystery is the theatre for this display. The 46-mm-diameter watch offers many other exclusive features, the fruit of almost two years of development
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Features and indications
Outsized 13.59mm satellite tourbillon
Hours & minutes at 6 o'clock
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Hands
Hour & Minute “Gouttes de Rosée” dew-drop hands
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Dial
Magic blue dial - the composition remains one of Louis Moinet’s closely-guarded secrets
Authentic fragment of amino acid meteorite at 9 o'clock
Fleur-de-lys applique
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Movement and finishing
Manual tourbillon movement
LM48 caliber, manufactured by Louis Moinet
Winding: Manual
Tourbillon cage: 1 rotation/minute
Oscillations: 21,600 vibrations per hour
Frequency: 3Hz
Balance wheel: Glucydur
Lines: 16¾
Power reserve: 72 hours
Jewels: 20
Diameter: 46 mm
Height: 10.33 mm
Decoration: Satin-brushed baseplate and bridge flanks
Polished chamfers and countersinks
Sunburst Côtes de Genève motif adorning the bridges
Polished screw heads
Rhodium-plated bridges and baseplate
Polished Louis Moinet logo
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Case and strap
Case: Original Louis Moinet® design comprising 50 different elements
Material: 18K gold
Diameter: 46 mm
Thickness: 17.13 mm
Water resistance: 50 metres
Case back: Fitted with 7 screws, engraved with individual number and Louis Moinet symbols
Crystals: Two sapphire crystals with non-reflective coating on both faces
Crown protection: Patent pending
Distance between lugs: 24 mm
Strap: Hand-sewn Louisiana alligator leather with alligator lining
Buckle: 18K gold folding clasp with fleur-de-lys motif
Meteorite
Tourbillon