Black Moon
Platinum 2025

Black Moon

by Les Ateliers Louis Moinet for Les Ateliers Louis Moinet

The main complication featured on the Black Moon is a lunar cycle that makes use of fragments of two lunar meteorites. The new moon is made from the dark hued Dhofar 457 circled in red for greater readability. The full moon is cut from the lighter Gadamis 005 meteorite. The current lunar phase is read at three o'clock, where the index is framed in red. The lunar display is driven by an astronomical moon complication whose key component is a 135 tooth gear that ensures precision. Deviation is one day in 122 years.

Questions & Answers

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1

What is the diameter of the case of the Black Moon Watch?

Answer

Black Moon Watch features a 40.7 mm diameter grade 5 polished and satin-finished titanium case.

2

What material is used for the case of the Black Moon Watch?

Answer

Black Moon Watch case is made of grade 5 polished and satin-finished titanium.

3

How many lunar meteorites are featured on the Black Moon Watch?

Answer

Black Moon Watch features two lunar meteorites on its slightly domed central disc.

4

What are the names of the lunar meteorites used in the Black Moon Watch?

Answer

Black Moon Watch uses two lunar meteorites named Dhofar 457 and Gadamis 005.

5

What is the power reserve of the Black Moon Watch?

Answer

Black Moon Watch has a power reserve of 48 hours.

6

What is the deviation rate of the astronomical moon complication in the Black Moon Watch?

Answer

Black Moon Watch has an astronomical moon complication that deviates by one day every 122 years.

7

How many teeth does the gear mechanism driving the astronomical moon complication of the Black Moon Watch have?

Answer

Black Moon Watch uses a 135-tooth gear to drive its astronomical moon complication.

8

How many pieces are in the limited edition release of the Black Moon Watch?

Answer

Black Moon Watch is released as a limited edition of 60 pieces.

9

What decorative techniques are used on the aventurine base of the dial in the Black Moon Watch?

Answer

Black Moon Watch features floating indexes on its aventurine dial base to create a sense of depth and mystery.

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