Jules Verne's Around The Moon is a science-fiction prodigy that anticipated a journey to the Moon 100 years before the Apollo XI mission transpired. Louis Moinet, owing to their own fascination with astronomy and heavenly bodies, resolved to tribute the 150 years of this forward-looking, ahead-of-its-time literary marvel with an equally befitting creation.

In 2019, the maison introduced a horological sensation - the Moon watch that came kitted with an actual fragment of a lunar meteorite. Discerning watch connoisseurs and collectors throughout the world were instantly intrigued. The watch gave expressions like exclusive and one-of-a-kind a new definition. It was launched as a limited edition series within the house's Cosmic Art collection in steel and gold. This steel version hails from a limited run of just 12 watches.

This Louis Moinet achieves the same charm, texture, and topography as the Moon on its dial. Rendered in brass, the dial meticulously mimics the surface of the Moon with masterfully set accurate reproductions of famous craters - Gassendi, Tycho, and Cassini. At three o'clock lies the genuine lunar meteorite encased in a capsule. Honestly, the presence of the meteorite capsule is enough to impress anyone, but the amazement doesn't stop there. Around nine o'clock, a skeletonised aperture reveals the escapement and other elements of calibre LM 45. Floating on top of the aperture is a small seconds sub-dial. The hour markers, signature Louis Moinet hands, and the minute track on the inclined inner bezel further elevate the permeating sense of craftsmanship that characterises the dial.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.