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Space Watches: The Ultimate Guide to NASA-Inspired Timepieces
When it comes to space watches, few objects capture the imagination quite like timepieces that have journeyed beyond Earth's atmosphere. At Diatom, we've created something truly unique: space watches featuring actual Kapton foil from the Apollo 11 mission and dials crafted from billion-year-old rock.
The Blue Dot MkII Meteorite Dial: A New Era in Automatic Space Watches
The Blue Dot MkII Meteorite Dial marks a new chapter in space watchmaking. Powered by a space-tested automatic movement and crafted with authentic meteorite and Apollo 11 material, it embodies the relentless pursuit of precision beyond Earth.
Meteorite Watches: What Makes Them So Special?
Meteorite watches are timepieces that incorporate real slices of iron-nickel meteorites, each with unique Widmanstätten patterns formed over millions of years in space. Beyond their striking appearance, they carry a rare cosmic origin, often from ancient asteroids, making every dial a one-of-a-kind fragment of the universe.
Authenticity in Every Tick: How Aerospace Expertise Shapes Our Watches
Luxury space watches with verified meteorite dials, Apollo 11 Kapton Foil, and aerospace expertise. Diatom merges science, history, and design.
Grey Dot: A Meteorite Watch with Lunar Ambitions
Introducing Grey Dot: a lunar-inspired timepiece featuring a genuine Muonionalusta meteorite dial and flown Apollo 11 Kapton foil. Built from 316L stainless steel with a Swiss movement at its core, this celestial chronograph blends ancient space relics with modern engineering.
Kapton & Chronometry: The Apollo 11 Legacy in a Timepiece
Apollo 11’s journey was safeguarded by Kapton foil, a high-performance polyimide film that shielded the spacecraft from extreme temperatures. Diatom honours this legacy by integrating authentic Apollo 11 Kapton into our Blue Dot collection, allowing anyone to wear a tangible piece of lunar history.
Cosmic Recycling: Turning Space Relics into Timeless Art
Space relics reborn. Discover how Diatom transforms Apollo foil and Gibeon meteorite into timeless art through sustainable space recycling.
Watches in space: A brief history
Watches have long been companions to explorers, but few timepieces have journeyed beyond our atmosphere. Discover how space watches endure zero gravity, extreme temperatures, and cosmic radiation—built not just to keep time, but to make history.
Why You'll Never See a Mass Produced Diatom Watch
Discover the unique materials in Diatom Watches, including meteorite fragments and Apollo 11 Kapton foil, offering an exclusive connection to space history.
Meteorite Dial Watches | The Ultimate Luxury
Explore the rarity and allure of meteorite dials in luxury watches, featuring authentic materials like Apollo 11 Kapton foil and Gibeon meteorite for unmatched exclusivity.
Meteorite Watch | The Making: From Concept to Reality
Discover the Blue Dot watch, featuring authentic Apollo 11 Kapton foil and Gibeon meteorite. A unique timepiece blending space history and fine craftsmanship.
Launching the Blue Dot Watch Into Space
Experience the journey of the Blue Dot watch, launched to the edge of space before reaching your wrist. Featuring Apollo 11 material and meteorite, it’s a true cosmic connection.
Apollo 11 | The Origins of Our Material: A Piece of Space History
Own a piece of history with the Blue Dot watch, featuring Apollo 11 Command Module Kapton foil. A unique tribute to humanity’s greatest achievement in space exploration.
Apollo 11 | Celebrating the Launch: A Historic Day for Humanity
Celebrate Apollo 11’s legacy with the Blue Dot watch—featuring Apollo-flown material and Gibeon meteorite. Own a piece of history and the spirit of exploration.
The Meteorite Watch Has Landed
Discover the Full Meteorite Face Blue Dot watch—crafted from genuine Gibeon meteorite, flown to space, and limited to 300 pieces. A true cosmic masterpiece.
What is a Meteorite? Unveiling the Mysteries
Explore the fascinating world of meteorites and their cosmic journey to Earth. Learn how Diatom Watches incorporate these celestial fragments into luxury timepieces.