Watches

A meteorite watch carries authentic fragments on its dial, visible under the glass. Depending on the model, you will find iron from Campo del Cielo (Argentina) or from Aletai (China). Other watches hold the mesosiderite NWA 14093 (Morocco), or else Martian fragments of Amgala 001.

A meteorite watch in wood or metal

• Space Rocks wooden watches come out in small series, sometimes numbered. The wooden dial and strap exist in a light or a dark version. One model, for example, features Oyster-style links.
• The metal watch pairs a black leather strap with a white dial, for a more classic style.

Which meteorite should you choose?

Campo del Cielo and Aletai are iron meteorites. These alloys of iron and nickel come from the core of ancient asteroids. Once someone saws, polishes and etches them with acid, they also reveal Widmanstätten patterns. NWA 14093, for its part, is a mesosiderite, half metal and half rock. Finally, Amgala 001 comes from Mars, and it is the rarest.

That is why it has its own selection: our Mars meteorite watches.

Good to know before you buy a meteorite watch

• Under the glass of the dial, the fragments stay safe from knocks and sweat.
• Wood, however, dislikes water, so take the watch off to shower, swim or wash the dishes.
• Each fragment is unique, because its shape and reflections vary from one watch to another.