To the Moon and Back

Timekeeping and the cosmos have enjoyed a magical and captivating relationship for centuries, resulting in the creation of elegant moon phase watches. Here are some of the best options to keep an eye out for this year.

Three of the best moon phase watches to keep an eye out for this year

Hermès Arceau Grande Lune

The new Arceau Grande Lune from Hermès features a deep blue dial with a sunburst motif, proving that the dark, handsome shade is here to stay. The timepiece also enjoys a dynamic look, where the combination of slender hands and sloping numerals create a vibrant, in-motion e ect.

The dial is complemented by a moon phase and date counter adorned with stars, as well as a double day and month window that is positioned underneath the logo. Meanwhile, hours, minutes, seconds, and complete calendar indications are displayed to the rhythm of a mechanical self-winding movement that is housed in a case crafted in the Hermès watchmaking workshops.

Tying everything together is a matching Abyss blue alligator strap, which is an intense color that is perfectly accentuated by the steel case and sapphire caseback.

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Longines 1832

Longines was created in 1832; an era when the measurement of time was beginning to gain importance. Paying homage to this period is the Longines 1832 collection, which proudly boasts the brand’s watchmaking expertise and aesthetic codes.

The Longines 1832 collection is comprised of a three-hand/date versions, annual calendar, and moon phase display. Here, we zero in on the elegant moon phase display (L899 calibre), which, like its contemporaries, features a handsome matte black dial.

This new timepiece has a clear back that reveals the fascinating work of the movement within and is fitted with a sleek, black leather strap that perfectly blends with the collection’s simple yet incredibly refined lines.

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Chopard Imperiale Moonphase

The shimmering nuances of white and pink mother-of-pearl, combined with the unmistakable sparkle of diamonds, lends a beautifully poetic finish to Chopard’s IMPERIALE Moonphase watch. It is at once sophisticated and playful, qualities befitting its introduction to the world of haute horlogerie.

The IMPERIALE Moonphase’s dial is an opulent confection, where gilded constellations stand out against a white and pink textured motherof-pearl disc at 12 o’clock, which reproduces the cycle of the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. This noble creation also features Roman numerals, lugs inspired by ancient columns, as well as hands reminiscent of tapered daggers that sovereigns used in combat.

Finally, the timepiece is fitted with a soft, pink leather strap, while diamonds on the bezel and lug covers add a luminous sparkle that radiate an aura of femininity.

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