MOON SAFARI
The two-colour moon, designed by Bea Watts, will follow the movements of the real thing with accuracy for 128 years thanks to our JJ04 modified moonphase movement. No wonder it looks so relaxed.
C1 Celestial Moonphase
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Hand-drawn artistry meets masterful craftsmanship in the C1 Celestial Moonphase – a magical collaboration with Mr Jones Watches, celebrating time, the night sky and the irresistible allure of the moon. Limited to just 300 pieces.
POETRY IN MOTION
A unique fusion of artistry and science – designed by Mr Jones Watches and expertly engineered by Christopher Ward. With an illustrated dial and case back created by artist Bea Watts, and a movement that follows the moon for 128 years, there’s never been a moonphase like this before. And with only 300 in existence, there never will be again.
The Mr Jones method
London’s Mr Jones Watches, founded by Crispin Jones, specialises in playful timepieces with playful illustrated dials. Like Christopher Ward, it’s a founder member of the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers. Which is why this fusion of CW’s mechanical chops and MJW’s flair is the perfect example of British watchmaking’s resurgence.
Cloud and clear
The dial plays host to layers of cloud, coloured in various shades of blue that provide the perfect 3D frame for the moon. The effect is like floating in a wonderful cartoon sky.
Bea’s beautiful work
The artist behind the Celestial’s illustrations is Bea Watts. She says, “My design is inspired by the magical feeling of sitting outside to watch the sunset, and staying there till day transitions into night. The moon begins to appear in the sky, swallows swoop and dive through the air – and, in my design, you’re transported into the air, too, hovering above a blanket of clouds.”
Look mum, no hands!
A watch as gorgeous as the Celestial doesn’t need hands. Instead, a pair of purple birds are in charge of time-telling duties. The one near the dial rim shows the minutes, and its slower inboard cousin the hours.
How glow can you go?
As with the original Moonphase watch, the moon on the C1 Celestial Moonphase is coated with lume so it delivers a gorgeous glow when darkness falls.
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