Description
Inspired by humanity’s first step on the Moon, the CIGA Design Moonwalker Edition transforms a defining moment in history into a bold, concept-driven mechanical watch. Rather than referencing space exploration symbolically, the Moonwalker embeds it directly into the design - turning the dial itself into a detailed lunar landscape.
Crafted using ultra-high-resolution lunar imagery, the dial recreates the Moon’s Near Side with remarkable depth and texture. Subtle engravings and hidden references reward close inspection, while the absence of traditional hands invites a slower, more deliberate way of reading time.
The result is a watch that sits between horology, storytelling, and object design - expressive without excess, and engineered to be worn rather than simply admired.
Why We Curated This
- It rethinks how time can be displayed without compromising mechanical integrity
- The storytelling is built into the object itself, not applied as surface decoration
- A statement piece for collectors drawn to concept-driven design with genuine horological depth
Design & Inspiration
The Moonwalker’s dial is micro-engraved to a precision of 0.03mm, faithfully capturing the Moon’s topography from NASA-grade imagery. Familiar craters and ridges emerge as sculpted forms rather than printed graphics, giving the dial a tactile, almost architectural presence.
Hidden within the lunar surface - visible only under magnification - are quiet tributes to Apollo 11, including the historic landing coordinates and the moment the mission touched down. These details are intentionally understated, meant to be discovered rather than announced.
Craft & Innovation
Time is indicated by a miniature astronaut in orbit, replacing conventional hands with a poetic mechanical gesture. Cast in copper, then hand-polished, sandblasted, and silver-coated, each figure requires hours of finishing, with a low production yield reflecting the complexity of the process.
Powering the watch is the Swiss-made CD-09 automatic movement, featuring CIGA Design’s Asynchronous-Follow Technology. Instead of rotating uniformly, the minute and hour components move independently, creating a centralised reading that feels fluid and intuitive once understood.
On the Wrist
Despite its futuristic appearance, the Moonwalker wears lighter than expected thanks to its polished titanium case. The lug-free construction and integrated profile allow it to sit comfortably and securely on the wrist, while the sapphire crystal enhances dial depth without visual distortion.
It’s a watch that makes a statement, yet remains surprisingly wearable - designed to be lived with daily rather than reserved for display.
Technical Specifications
| Case size: |
46mm
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| Case material: |
Titanium
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| Case back: |
Sapphire, with engraving of Neil Armstrong's quote
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| Movement type: |
Automatic
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| Movement no.: |
Swiss made CD-09 |
| Power reserve: |
Approx 41hrs |
| Dial: |
Unique design with a sculpted lunar dial; a miniature astronaut replaces traditional hands for time-telling |
| Glass: |
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating |
| Water resistance: |
5ATM |
| Strap type: |
Silicone
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| Strap material: |
Black silicone
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| Buckle: |
Tang buckle |
| Warranty: |
2 years
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