Grade 5 titanium
One of Twelve
LM-113.20.20
Moon and Meteors
With MOON METEOR, Les Ateliers Louis Moinet interweave art, materials, and an astronomical moon complication in a horological creation inspired by the movements of the cosmos. At the centre of the composition is the Moon, accompanied on its journey by an astronaut, while real meteorites shoot across a hand-painted nebula.
But the spectacle doesn’t end there. At night, MOON METEOR reveals what the day kept hidden: the sky lights up and the Moon appears in all its splendour.
The MOON METEOR comes in a limited edition of just twelve pieces, echoing the quiet, unchanging rhythm with which the Moon marks the passage of time.
Technical Data
Calibre LM113
Manufacture Calibre, Astronomical Moon
Automatic
28800 VPH (4 Hz)
48 hours
Jewels: 29
40.7 mm
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Moon
30 metres
Alligator
20 mm
Folding clasp
Grade 5 titanium
Hand-painted, luminescent dial
Swiss made
“Astronomy is inextricably linked to the history of Louis Moinet. The great watchmaker created the first chronograph in history for his celestial observations. Two centuries later, it has become part of my own personal history. Among the many passions my father passed on to me is this fascination with the cosmos and the infinite, with humanity’s great adventures and, of course, with meteorites, which he collected.
With the MOON METEOR, I wanted to build on this legacy through my own artistic vision: to work with colour, texture and light, and to create a dialogue between the delicacy of a luminescent miniature painting and the mineral power of rare meteorites, all orchestrated by an astronomical moon mechanism. Above all, I love that part of the work remains a secret, and that you have to wait until nightfall to discover it.”
Nathanaël Schaller
Creative Director
The hand-painted MOON METEOR dial depicts a nebula of intense colours. And when night falls, this cosmic tableau reveals a stunning spectacle.
Creating this miniature scene requires rare expertise and a very delicate touch. The artist mixes special colours to capture the nuances of the nebula and paints using a binocular microscope and a brush with just a few hairs. The scene takes shape through successive layers of lacquer and varnish.
He than applies the luminescent paint, which is viscous and contains luminous pigments. This process demands perfect technical mastery, a precise balance between fine brushwork and the amount of material used. The work is never assessed solely in daylight — each stage must also be examined in the dark, until the desired effect is achieved.
An astronomical moon reinvented
Two rare fragments of lunar meteorites, originating from specific rocks, bring the full moon and new moon to life. The full moon is represented by a fragment of Gadamis 005, with its marbled grey-and-white texture, while a darker fragment of Dhofar 457 represents the new moon.
The astronaut serves as the reference point for the lunar phase: positioned above the Moon, he indicates its state as the disc continues its cycle beneath his feet.
Moon meteorites
Two rare fragments of lunar meteorites, originating from specific rocks, bring the full moon and new moon to life.
Gadamis 005
Origin : Moon
Found in libya
The full moon is represented by a fragment of Gadamis 005, considered by specialists to be one of the most beautiful in the world due to its marbled grey-and-white texture. Moreover, it comes from a region explored by the crew of the Apollo 16 mission.
Dhofar 457
Origin : Moon
Found in Oman
The meteorite used for the new moon is the Dhofar 457, whose intense black colour is due to the rock being formed inside a crater.
Cosmic rocks
Jbilet Winselwan
meteorite
Origin : Asteroid
Found in Marocco
Jbilet Winselwan contains amino acids, which are known to be molecules essential to life.
(at 2 o’clock)
Sahara 97093
meteorite
Origin : Asteroid
Found in the Sahara Desert
The extremely rare Sahara 97093 is an EH3-type enstatite meteorite containing microdiamonds of interstellar origin.
(at 4 o’clock)
Mars NWA 13925
meteorite
Origin : Mars
Found in North-West Africa
Mars: NWA 13925 is a genuine piece of the Red Planet, priced at more per gram than gold and platinum combined.
(at 8 o’clock)
Muonionalusta
meteorite
Origin : Asteroid
Found in Sweden
The MOON METEOR features a 40.7 mm case in polished and satin-finished grade 5 titanium with sophisticated, modern lines. It is fitted with a domed sapphire crystal, providing the wearer with a deep view of the celestial landscape on the dial down to the smallest detail.
