The Louis Moinet Hope Probe Tourbillon is a new one-of-a-kind creation dedicated to the extraordinary UAE space mission. The UAE’s Hope Probe is the first Arab space mission. Known as "Al-Amal" in Arabic, it will orbit Mars the red planet for at least one Martian year —687 days. It is the first probe to provide a complete picture of the Martian atmosphere while evaluating its seasonal and daily changes. The Hope Probe is an important gift dedicated to the people of the UAE on the 50th anniversary of the nation and a source of inspiration for Arab youth. Based on technology exclusive to Louis Moinet, this satellite tourbillon —a first of its kind— contains an authentic meteorite fragment from the Moon and genuine Martian meteorite dust.
Beautifully depicted on a blue dial, the map of the Northern hemisphere constellations is crafted using a special miniature painting on the mother-of-pearl technique. The green tourbillon carriage, measuring an exceptional 13.59 mm in diameter, is balanced by means of a Mars planet rotating around it and encrusted with genuine Mars meteorite dust. The watch is cased in a grade 5 titanium case measuring 47.4 mm in diameter. A hand-painted depiction of the Hope Probe appears on the black aventurine front plate, inlaid with a genuine lunar meteorite fragment —as too is the black rear plate featuring a hand-painted UAE astronaut.
Powering the Louis Moinet Hope Probe Tourbillon is the manual wound calibre LM48 which is the world’s first ‘satellite tourbillon.’ This manual wound movement equipped with 20 jewels provides a power reserve of 72 hours when fully wound while beating at a frequency of 21,600 vph. The Satellite Tourbillon features a cage that is balanced by means of a miniaturized Mars planet that rotates around it.
The Louis Moinet Hope Probe Tourbillon is delivered on a blue alligator strap with light blue contrast stitching and equipped with a folding clasp in grade 5 titanium.
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