A limited edition exclusively available in Japan.
This exclusive timepiece, limited to just twenty units and available solely in Japan, represents a pinnacle in watchmaking that transcends the boundaries of time and space. The remarkable JAPAN ROCKET encapsulates three authentic cosmic elements: a fragment from the Japanese H-IIB rocket, an exceptionally rare lunar meteorite, and a Gibeon meteorite. Together, these components bear witness to the vastness of the universe and humanity’s unyielding pursuit of exploration. Every facet of this watch, from its intricate mechanism to its contemporary design, reflects both the grandeur of space exploration and the mastery of traditional craftsmanship.
JAPANESE ROCKET H-IIB FRAGMENT: TO SPACE AND BACK
On July 21, 2012, the Japanese H-IIB rocket pierced the Pacific sky, en route to orbit. Its mission was to transport the H-Transfer Vehicle (HTV), also known as Kounotori, to the International Space Station (ISS). Laden with essentials for astronauts, ISS replacement parts, and various experimental devices, the H-IIB rocket carried a real fragment from its payload fairing that day. This piece of space history now finds eternal residence in the special JAPAN ROCKET limited edition. Ingeniously positioned behind a lunar meteorite, both elements are meticulously encased within an aluminum capsule.
THE LUNAR METEORITE: A JOURNEY THROUGH SPACE
This limited-edition watch encapsulates an authentic fragment of the moon—a highly rare and precious material, with only 300 such meteorites recorded globally. After traveling over 400,000 kilometers, these lunar fragments were captured by Earth’s gravity and landed in the Dhofar Desert, Sultanate of Oman. Here, a piece of this extraordinary material has been meticulously sculpted, dyed in red hues, evoking the visual characteristics of the Japanese rocket H-IIB.
THE GIBEON METEORITE: SYMBOL OF THE UNIVERSE
Originating from Namibia, the Gibeon meteorite is renowned for its distinctive “Widmanstätten pattern,” typical of extraterrestrial ferrous rocks. Through a skillful and innovative dyeing process, the Gibeon meteorite has been transformed into a midnight blue hue and occupies a central position on the watch dial, symbolizing the vastness of the universe.
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