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Svper 11 Wrist Watch

Svper 11 Wrist Watch is an innovative timepiece that pays homage to NASA's Apollo 11 mission, featuring a meticulously crafted face design that replicates the three-dimensional topographic map of Mare Tranquillitatis, the historic lunar landing site. This sophisticated wristwatch, designed by Rafal Czaniecki and Mike Mak, exemplifies the intersection of horological craftsmanship and space exploration heritage through its thoughtfully considered design elements. The watch face incorporates multiple 0.1mm steps achieved through an intensive manufacturing process utilizing 300 tonnes of pressure applied to brass discs, ensuring precise replication of lunar terrain features. Distinguished by its unique 4-arm seconds hand and sweeping motion movement that simulates radar functionality, the timepiece includes several mission-inspired details, such as a crown modeled after NASA spacesuit oxygen valves and a technical ceramic case back referencing Space Shuttle thermal protection systems. The 42mm x 42mm x 12mm watch features professional-grade water resistance up to 10ATM, implemented through a sophisticated double-lock crown mechanism. The design, which earned a Silver A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category, represents a significant achievement in commemorative timepiece design, combining functional excellence with historical tribute. The watch's development, initiated in 2016, involved extensive research utilizing detailed lunar cartographic data and 3D-scanned spacesuit components to ensure authentic representation of space exploration elements, making it both a practical timekeeping device and a wearable celebration of one of humanity's greatest achievements.

wristwatch design, space exploration tribute, lunar topography, commemorative timepiece, horological innovation, aerospace-inspired jewelry

— Adam Dawson


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