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Topic: Romain Jerome Moon Dust-DNA watches
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-13-2008 07:16 AM
   
Romain Jerome press release Moon Dust-DNA
DNA of Famous LegendsAuthentic Moon dust as well as fragments of the Apollo XI, Soyuz and ISS spacecraft integrated into exceptional timepieces As part of its DNA of Famous Legends concept, featuring timepieces inspired by and created in tribute to the great legends of our times, the Maison Romain Jerome presents its second exclusive collection, entitled Moon Dust-DNA.  Legitimately proud of its Titanic-DNA collection dedicated to the world's greatest maritime legend, Romain Jerome launches out into space in homage to the most fascinating human adventure of all: the conquest of space.
Moon Dust-DNA embodies this incredible odyssey and features its main protagonists. It honours the symbol of this headlong race, distinguished by confrontation as well as occasional collaboration between the American and Soviet superpowers, whose main aim was to reach the Moon. The design of the Moon Dust-DNA collection is inspired by and incorporate the DNA heritage of the great players and major figures in the conquest of space. The materials composing the models in this collection incorporate authentic fragments from the aerospace universe such as moon dust as well as fragments of the Apollo XI and Soyuz spacecraft and the International Space Station (ISS). Moon Dust-DNA features: - A lunar dial based on a mineral deposit including Moon dust;
- A 46 mm steel and titanium case incorporating steel from the Apollo XI spacecraft;
- Rusted steel paws including fragments of the Soyuz spacecraft; and
- A strap composed of fibres from a spacesuit worn during the ISS mission.
Romain Jerome guarantees that the origin of each of these materials is duly certified by a legal document authenticated in Switzerland. Each piece in the Moon Dust-DNA collection will also be accompanied by a certificate from the Association of Space Explorers (ASE) saluting the approach of Romain Jerome and the tribute it is thereby rendering to the conquest of space. 
A strap composed of fibres from a spacesuit worn during the ISS mission. The watches, which will be offered in several styles but limited to a total of 1,969 timepieces, start at $15,000 and can cost as much as $500,000. They will be presented to customers at next year's Baselworld, the largest annual fair for the watch and jewelry industry. |
SpaceAholic
Member Posts: 4437
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-13-2008 07:46 AM
Ghastly... first one looks like something that could have been pulled out from a trip to the dumpster. |
Mr Meek
Member Posts: 353
From: Chattanooga, TN
Registered: Dec 2007
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posted 11-13-2008 08:05 AM
It's certainly...eye-catching.So, where did they get the moon dust? Surely NASA had something to say about that. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-13-2008 11:22 AM
The source of the lunar material is proprietary to Romain Jerome, however it was certified authentic by the Lunar Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston. LPI works closely with NASA.The Association of Space Explorers inspected the provenance and authenticity of the materials being used in the watches, and "are satisfied that all of the materials were acquired legally and ethically." |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 11-13-2008 12:06 PM
While an Omega Speedmaster is an actual used type of watch in manned spaceflight, this DNA-watch is "financially" out-of-reach for most cS-ers... just my opinion.  |
ilbasso
Member Posts: 1522
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 11-13-2008 02:31 PM
I'll take a dozen. Do they take PayPal? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-13-2008 02:38 PM
You joke, but my understanding is that at last night's well-attended debut in Geneva, there were afficionados who are known to spend millions of dollars on watches alone.And yes, they were ordering multiples of the Moon Dust-DNA timepieces. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1309
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 11-13-2008 05:09 PM
Great timing! (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Just as I was making out my Christmas list.Seriously, Robert is right... these aren't aimed at space enthusiasts, they're intended for wealthy collectors of fine watches... A very lucrative if not large market. As for aesthetics, I actually like it. No accounting for taste, I guess. |
skye12
Member Posts: 49
From: Austin, TX, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 11-13-2008 06:51 PM
When I win the mega millions this week, I will pick up a couple to go with my new Porsche GT2. |
MrSpace86
Member Posts: 1618
From: Gardner, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 11-17-2008 07:00 AM
Another piece of the Apollo 11 spacecraft melted away forever, used to make fine watches. |
First light
Member Posts: 85
From: Canada
Registered: Apr 2007
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posted 11-23-2008 05:09 PM
I admit I prefer the second one. They could have made a much better job of making a nice lunar surface (with SLA and radar sat data for example), but the rusty parts of spacecraft on the first one are interesting.Small lunar soil specimens were handed out to ambassadors of all nations, from what I remember. One or more of them might possibly be the source of the lunar dust. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-23-2008 05:26 PM
quote:
Originally posted by First light:
Small lunar soil specimens were handed out to ambassadors of all nations, from what I remember.
Not exactly; there were two lunar sample gifts: Apollo 11 and Apollo 17. The ambassadors may have been present for the presentation ceremony but the gifts were made to the people of the nation, which under a majority of the 135 recipients' laws, would prevent private or individual ownership. That would still allow the potential for a sample being sold, but it would be a great shame if that was the case. A far easier way to obtain lunar dust would be to purchase a lunar-dust stained item from an Apollo astronaut... |
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