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A unique objet d'art in haute horologerie style, Meteoris unites legendary meteorites and a depiction of the solar system in truly spectacular fashion. Meteoris is composed of four tourbillons and a new form of planetarium. 1st "METEORIS" Tourbillon: MARS This tourbillon presents a meteorite from the planet Mars, finely inlaid into a hand-engraved dial and adorned with an astrolabe-type appliqu��, serving as a reminder of the ties between man and the cosmos. This is a world first, since no stone from Mars had ever yet been used in watchmaking. The case of this unique model is crafted from 18kt white gold set with 56 baguette-cut Top Wesselton VVS diamonds totalling 3.46 carats. It features the meteorite called "Jiddat al Haraiss 479", found in 2008 in the Sultanate of Oman. It has been authenticated as originating in Mars by the Russian Academy of Sciences, based in Moscow. 2nd "METEORIS" Tourbillon: ROSETTA STONE The meteorite used in this model has been nicknamed the "Rosetta Stone" because it is the oldest known rock in the solar system and the oldest meteorite ever found on earth �C with an estimated age of 4,566,200,000 years. The extremely complicated case of this unique model is crafted in 18kt rose gold and comprises 50 different parts. It features the meteorite "Sahara 99555" found in 1999 in the Sahara Desert. It possibly originated in Mercury and has been authenticated by the Institute f��r Planetology of M��nster, Germany. 3rd "METEORIS" Tourbillon: ASTEROID The meteorite adorning the hand-engraved dial comes from Itqiy, a mysterious asteroid that was formed near the sun. Itqiy has provided invaluable scientific information on the formation of the solar system, while its own origin remains a mystery. The "Asteroid" tourbillon is presented in an 18kt white gold case set with baguette-cut diamonds and engraved with the legend "Pi��ce Unique". As with the other tourbillons, a hand engraving on the dial depicts the meteorite's trajectory towards the earth, represented beneath the hands by a Pietersite gemstone. This meteorite was found in the Western Sahara desert, and has been authenticated by the University of Arizona at Tucson. 4th "METEORIS" Tourbillon: MOON The first tourbillon to picture an authentic lunar meteorite, "Moon" is distinguished by its dark structure featuring a number of fine occlusions. This tourbillon watch is crafted in 18kt rose gold and fitted with a hand-sewn crocodile leather strap lined with genuine alligator leather. It features the meteorite "Dhofar 459" found in 2001 in the Sultanate of Oman. It has been authenticated by the University of California at Los Angeles. The Meteoris collection is housed in precious metal cases that measure 47mm and are comprised of 50 different parts. The case is also equipped with the Louis Moinet crown guard, incorporating the stem in such a way as to enable easy replacement if required (patent pending). The cases are water resistant to 30 meters and feature double AR-coated sapphire crystals. Movements are a hand-winding one minute Tourbillon with 19 jewels, beating at 21,600 bph and with a power reserve of 72 hours. Meteoris Solar System Planetarium �C Limited Edition of 1 Piece The Meteoris planetarium depicts the entire solar system: Mercury, Venus, the Earth, the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are all shown gravitating around the Sun. This represents a major technical feat, since the vast majority of planetariums show a limited number of planets, whereas Meteoris shows the whole solar system. It has a faster rotation speed that provides a better understanding of the solar system. This acceleration of the planets enables the Earth to rotate around the Sun in 37 seconds instead of the usual 365 days. The planetarium is the work of R��my Chauvin, a mechanic who specialises in gears. R��my Chauvin designed and manufactured the extraordinary astronomical clock in the Watch Museum in Morteau (in the Doubs region of France), which comprises 1,680 parts and took 14 years to complete. The mechanism of the Meteoris consists of ten coaxial tubes prolonged by stainless steel spokes supporting the planets and driven by a complex set of gear wheels. The entire set of 40 gears made of Zicral work in a perfectly coordinated manner so as to drive the solar system. This system of gear wheels is driven by a reducer micro-motor. This new type of planetarium features modern and noble materials including Fortal, Zicral and stainless steel. Constellations The finely fashioned dial indicates the position of each planet within the zodiac sign through which it is crossing. The midnight-blue lacquered dial is sprinkled with silver spangles. Each of the twelve constellations is adorned with gold dust and the 154 stars are represented by rhodiumed set with Top Wesselton VVS diamonds totalling 5.60 carats. Planets The Sun and its 10 planets were crafted by the artist Jean-Yves Kerv��van, using hand-made resins and varnishes. Mars and the Moon are coated with dust from Martian and Lunar meteorites. The Sahara 99555 meteorite has yielded a powder that is applied to Mercury, from which it may well have originated; while the Sun is dusted with particles from the Itqiy meteorite. The Earth is coated with powder coming from rare rocks found in the Sultanate of Oman. Moon Phases The Earth and the Moon are mounted on a subdial that provides direct read-off of the Moon Phases, portrayed in mother-of-pearl and blue-tinted lacquer specked with silver spangles. Dimensions are: 150cm in height, by 91cm in breadth and a weight of 100 kilos.

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