Swiss watchmaker Ateliers Louis Moinet has created an exclusive timepiece for India – a piece unique that combines rare materials and traditional symbolism with high watchmaking. The highlight of the watch is an authentic piece of the Shergotty Martian meteorite, which fell to Earth on 25 August 1865 near Sherghati in Bihar, India. The meteorite is now preserved in a London museum and is one of only three recognised categories of Martian meteorites, alongside Nakhla and Chassigny. Of around 72,000 classified meteorites worldwide, fewer than 300 are from Mars, with about 200 classified as Shergotty.

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The dial is built on a genuine peacock feather – India’s national bird – that creates a natural iridescent effect. At its centre is a hand-engraved applique depicting the Ashoka Chakra, with 20 micro-painted spokes representing the eternal wheel of Dharma.

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The watch measures 47 mm and has been crafted from 18K red gold, accented with engravings and four rubies on the lugs. It displays hours and minutes, is water-resistant to 30 metres, and is fitted with an alligator strap measuring 24 mm with a folding clasp.

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Inside, the LM-35 high-precision tourbillon movement powers the watch, which won first prize at the International Chronometry Competition. The manual-winding movement operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and provides 72 hours of power reserve, with 19 jewels. A technical opening on the dial reveals the rotating tourbillon cage, where the balance spring, anchor, and anchor wheel complete one rotation every minute. To secure its competition result, the movement underwent four months of testing and survived at least 150 impacts.

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The estimated value of the Louis Moinet Only India is over INR 2.1 Cr, and the piece has already been sold.

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Images: Louis Moinet

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