Konstantin Chaykin knows that a mission to Mars demands meticulous planning, including the development of a mechanical watch that will function reliably and autonomously both in space and on Mars.

The elegantly understated Patrimony moon phase retrograde date model is joining the Collection Excellence Platine concept. Launched in 2006, it offers collectors exceptional watches in 950 platinum limited editions.

Since Yuri Gagarin in 1961, more than 500 cosmonauts and astronauts have enjoyed the privilege of seeing Earth from space. Each and every one of them wore a watch. Multiple brands have celebrated this human adventure. Some less seriously than others.

This anniversary whitegold piece with moon phase is painting the colors of the sunrise with mother-of-pearl and precious gemstones across the dial and bracelet. This edition is limited to just 20 pieces.

For the most romantic day of the year, F.P.Journe proposes, for her, a Divine watch and, for him, an Automatique Lune, joined in union by the Moon.

F.P.Journe's Astronomic Souveraine in steel features 18 functions and complications, designed to reconnect us with the stars.

Journey into the Milky Way with H. Moser & Cie. and the Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept Aventurine, a poetic and minimalist interpretation of the moon-phase display.

Following on from a red gold version with blue dial, unveiled in May, Glashütte Original introduces a new iteration of the PanoMaticLunar. Made as a limited edition of 50, its dial displays a delicate opaline pink shade.

Earlier this year, Omega announced the return of its Calibre 321. For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, the brand unveiled the first new Speedmaster Moonwatch to house the movement.