In the pantheon of complications, the moon phase has always held a special place. Surrounded by unparalleled prestige, it exerts an irresistible seduction on lovers of beautiful watches, who devote a true cult to it. A unique watchmaking phenomenon that fascinates Claudio D’Amore, and the entire CODE41 team, and which has inspired them the Moon INCEPTION.
Our opinion on CODE41’s Moon INCEPTION
A successful retro-classic lunar design
It is above all through its virtuoso design that the Moon INCEPTION strikes a major blow. A subtle mise en abyme, the dial brilliantly plays with shapes, colours and textures: the grained background recalls the lunar soil while the intersecting circles evoke its craters. The moon and date circles form an 8, symbolising infinity, authenticity and the strength to undertake. The domed sapphire crystal brings a retro-classic touch that completes the whole. Result: watchmaking magic works like never before!
A quality Swiss movement
For an exceptional project, components of excellence. The Moon INCEPTION is based on the C41-MPa Swiss movement modified by CODE41 based on a famous Sellita architecture for its robustness and reliability. In order to make this movement unique, the Swiss watch manufacturer AJS was commissioned to develop a highly realistic moon disc and an oscillating weight exclusive to this caliber. Between the domed sapphire crystal, the precision of the movement, and the water resistance increased to 10 ATM, the Moon INCEPTION achieves a flawless result. For the most demanding, COSC certification is even offered as an option with a metronomic precision of -4/+6 seconds per day and an official certificate accompanying each watch.
16 lucky people will be able to participate in the assembly of their Moon INCEPTION watch with professionals.
To make the experience even more immersive, CODE41 offers the opportunity to a few lucky people to assemble their own watch in a real watchmaking workshop. They will be supervised by professionals who will assist them at each step. Limited to only 16 places, this experience promises to be unforgettable.
Moon INCEPTION Datasheet
Here is the technical information we have on this moon phase.
- Box material : 316L steel
- Glass : Domed glass / Anti-reflective sapphire
- Bracelet : 24 mm horn spacing / Simple tool-free mounting system
- Display : Hands: hour, minute, second / Disc: moon phases, date.
- Waterproofing : 10 ATM (100 meters). Individual test under pressurized bell
- Weight : 95 grams / 125 grams with leather strap
- Box dimensions : Diameter: 41.5mm / Thickness: 11.2mm
- Movement : C41-MP (Sellita SW288 base elaborated, D4 finishes)
- Setting : on 3 positions
- Frequency : 28,800 vibrations per hour
- Precision : Base: -7/+7 seconds / COSC certificate: -4/+6 seconds
- Power reserve (unworn) : 41h
- Number of rubies : 26
- Engraved oscillating weight
Pre-order from this Thursday, January 25!
THE Moon INCEPTION pre-orders will open for the first full moon 2024, January 25thand will last for a complete lunar cycle, until February 23, 2024.
They take place on the CODE41 brand website.
If this interests you, don’t waste any time, as CODE41 pre-orders often sell out within days!
The price is 3275€ incl. VAT for French customers and 3295 CHF incl. VAT for Swiss customers (see the brand’s website for other locations).
