Amid the cosmic excitement for Artemis II, high-end watchmakers are reaching for the stars with their most celestial designs yet
As space exploration captures the world’s imagination once again, luxury watchmakers are launching timepieces that draw inspiration from the cosmos. From moon-phase complications to meteorite dials, these celestial designs reflect humanity’s enduring fascination with the heavens.
Bell & Ross – BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Latin for “eagle,” the Aquila constellation is rendered in seven diamonds on the aventurine dial of the new BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle. Housed in a 36mm case with matching bracelet in satin and polished steel, this timepiece captures the elegance of the night sky. Price: $5,000
A. Lange & Söhne – Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar “Lumen”
Housed in a 41.9mm platinum case, this masterpiece features a moon-phase function with a celestial disc that forms the backdrop for a lunar orbit and a night sky studded with stars. The “Lumen” variant showcases the brand’s signature semi-transparent dial. Price: Upon request
Roger Dubuis – Excalibur Moonlight
With a manual-winding movement housed in a 45mm titanium case, this one-of-a-kind creation is crafted of layered rotating discs to tell the time amid zodiac constellations. A tourbillon at its center is hand-finished to look like the moon’s surface, blending celestial artistry with horological mastery. Price: Upon request
IWC Schaffhausen – Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive
Two times are displayed on this new pilot watch, which draws from the brand’s history of aviation timepieces. The bezel system allows the watch to be adjusted while wearing gloves and a space suit, making it practical for both earthbound adventurers and space travelers. Price: $28,200
Patek Philippe – “Celestial Sunrise and Sunset” Ref. 6105G
Housed in a 47mm white-gold case that takes its cue from space modules, this remarkable timepiece features a dial with moon phases, a sky chart, and both sunrise and sunset time indicators. It represents the pinnacle of Patek Philippe’s celestial complications. Price: $437,610
Van Cleef & Arpels – Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune
From the jeweler’s Poetic Complications series, this watch seamlessly transitions from a sun to a moon phase on a starry aventurine sky in a 42mm white-gold case. It exemplifies the maison’s poetic approach to horology. Price: $153,000
Omega – Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional
The brand’s iconic Speedmaster was worn during all six moon landings and by the Artemis II crew in April 2026. The latest iteration features a 42mm gold case with a “reverse panda” dial, continuing the legacy of the watch that went to the moon. Price: $49,300
Breitling – Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Artemis II
Inside their spacecraft, the Artemis II crew were also seen wearing this new model, released in conjunction with the April 2026 mission. It features a galaxy-blue meteorite dial in a 41mm steel case, connecting the brand’s aviation heritage to the future of space exploration. Price: $11,900
