Zanis has produced a limited edition watch that each contains a Martian meteorite, a Lunar meteorite, an outer space gem and 70 diamonds. The space gem, aka an extraterrestrial pallasite, is specifically a Brenham Pallasite. It is currently the only known gem stone from outer space. The Martian meteorite fragment is from NWA 6963 and the Lunar one is from NWA 6888. This is a first for a wrist watch.
Let's take a closer look at this special watch, and see what it's all about.
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Zanis Nuvati ZA-004A-BSDSMD |
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Outer white box |
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Inner black box |
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Opening the inner box |
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A closer look |
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Left side of the watch |
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Right side |
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The black rubber strap and buckle |
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Stainless steel case back |
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Top side of the bezel |
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Bottom of the bezel |
The diamonds are suspended in fluid and float around the watch face as the watch moves. There's a total of .42 Ct. of diamonds in there. The piece of the Moon, Mars and the rare space gem are set in a cabochon at the six o'clock position.
The watch has a nice heft and stands fairly high off the wrist. The rubber strap is very comfortable, and the strap keepers are held in place by a couple nubs built into the side of the strap.
Specifications:
- Model number: ZA-004A-BSDSMD
- Movement: Swiss Made Ronda 763 movement
- Glass: Hardened mineral crystal
- Battery type: 364
- Battery life: 40 months
- Shock resistance: MIHS 91-10
- Instantaneous rate: -10/+20 seconds/month
- Case size: 47.5mm x 56.5mm
- Case material: 316L stainless steel with polished shiny finish
- Bracelet/strap: black rubber
- Water resistance: 10 ATM
- Diamonds: 70 free floating 0.9mm to 1.1mm singel cut diamonds weighing .42ct avg
- Genuine universal elements: GIA batch tested Space Gem, 2mg to 3mg genuine piece of the Moon and 2mg to 3mg genuine piece of Mars tested from meteorite expert Steve Arnold and two other independent research facilities. All watches come with a certificate of authenticity.
Overall, this is a really interesting watch with a unique combination of ingredients. The design might not be everyone's favorite, but this definitely could be a watch to collect instead of a daily wearer. It's amazing to have these interplanetary pieces all assembled inside one wrist watch.
What do you think?