FOCUS #4 - The Orion caliber, standard of Swiss know-how
We delve into the heart of the gears that drive the Orion series. The achievements of the Sellita caliber, its origins, and finishes.
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ORION WHITE
OR08W
EDITION
SWISS MADE
Ø38 mm
In celebration of the Artemis II mission and the upcoming lunar orbit by four astronauts around the moon, Mu:n projects inaugurates the new Orion series.
On a black-white dial dotted with blue, the White Edition celebrates the colors of the Orion spacecraft, the figurehead of the Artemis program and a new pioneer in the conquest of space.
430€
Pre-orders open: November 2024.
Delivery: June 2025
1,550.00 EUR
COMMANDER UN MODÈLE
Specifications : 38mm case in 316L stainless steel, 10.60 mm thick with a resistance of 10 ATM (100 meters).
Movement : Sellita Caliber SW288 manual version of Swiss origin. Careful finishing and elaborate adjustment (+/- 7 sec). Power reserve of 41 hours and frequency of 4 Hz.
ORION
OR08W
EDITION
SWISS MADE
Ø38 mm
430€
Pre-orders open in September 2024.
Delivery in June 2025.
1,550.00€
In celebration of the Artemis II mission and the upcoming lunar orbit by four astronauts around the moon, Mu:n projects inaugurates the new Orion series.
On a black-white dial dotted with blue, the White Edition celebrates the colors of the Orion spacecraft, the figurehead of the Artemis program and a new pioneer in the conquest of space.
Launch : Pre-orders will open in September 2024 on the Kickstarter platform , lasting 29.5 days.
Pre-orders : The first copies will be numbered and will benefit from an exceptional reduction.
New series available for pre-order from September 2024.
ARTEMIS
MISSION
In 2025, four astronauts will be sent into orbit around the moon
The conquest of space is an adventure of humanity turned towards the unknown. Among the missions that embody this quest for exploration, the Artemis program, heir to Apollo, aims to establish a lunar base by 2027.
During Artemis II, four astronauts will be sent into lunar orbit aboard the Orion spacecraft. To celebrate this second mission, Mun is launching a new eponymous series composed of four automatic moon phases.
IN THE COLORS OF THE ORION SHIP
ORION WHITE
Orion White is dressed in the colors of the Orion ship, capsule of the Artemis space project. This model celebrates the cabin that will set foot on the lunar surface, with a satin white stepped dial.
The indexes at twelve, three and nine o'clock are made of cyan blue luminova paint which light up when night falls.
A DIAL ON TWO FLOORS
AN ODE TO ORION'S TRAJECTORY
The dial is composed of three separate pieces, nested on two levels. The central moon is located on a third level, under the central dial, thus reinforcing the depth of this stepped architecture.
The upper part of the dial, smooth and matte, evokes the hull of Orion. In contrast, the lower part, finely grained and satin-finished, subtly recalls the lunar soil. On the latter, the graduation is made in "diamond cut", in order to bring relief and accentuate its readability.
The day window, located at the border of the two levels of the dial, breaks the overall symmetry and slide as an orbit on the lunar graduation.
WE'RE GOING BACK TO THE MOON
The Moon, fully luminescent (BGW9), is built on a realistic representation of the star. A femto laser, precise to the micron and at a frequency of 10⁻¹⁵ seconds, is used to dig and burn the material at different intensities. Each crater is revealed and turns brown, with a relief perceptible to the naked eye.
This innovative printing method is a first in the watchmaking sector. It was developed in collaboration with the miniaturization workshop AJS Production , which was awarded at the EPHJ trade fair in 2016 in Geneva.
MAPPING THE CELESTIAL VAULT
The disk is an exact map of the sky around the constellation Orion. The reproduction of this map is accurate to the micron, or 0.001 millimeter. To make them bright at night, the so-called first magnitude stars are dug deeper to bring out the SuperLuminova under the layer of paint.
SEMI-FLOATING APPLIED SUPER-LUMINOVA® INDICES
The indexes and hands feature Super-Luminova. Introduced in 1993, this photoluminescent pigment captures light and restores it in the dark. The Orion series thus lights up at night and maintains optimal readability in the dark.
The appliques, with straight curves, break up the rounded shapes one by one. Semi-flying, they overhang the lower part in the direction of the central moon.
MAPPING THE CELESTIAL VAULT
The disk is an exact map of the sky around the constellation Orion. The reproduction of this map is accurate to the micron, or 0.001 millimeter.
The so-called first magnitude stars are dug deeper to bring out the SuperLuminova under the paint layer. Orion, as well as the neighboring constellations, light up at night.
ORION
LEPUS
MONOCEROS
ERIDANUS
GEMINI
TAURUS
CANIS MAJOR
⮐
10.6MM REFINED CASE
A double domed sapphire crystal on a stainless steel case.
The case is inspired by the elegant lines of the Orion spacecraft, combining curves and flat surfaces in a subtle alternation of brushed and polished finishes. The minimalist upper bezel opens onto a double-domed sapphire crystal. The slight and barely perceptible curves of the glass contribute to the depth of the dial and accentuate the play of light.
SWISS WATCHMAKING EXCELLENCE
The model is equipped with the SW288-1a caliber, from the Sellita manufactures. As a standard of Swiss watchmaking excellence, it features a rapid day/night correction, a day calendar and a moon phase complication.
The caliber is offered in an elaborate setting, at +/-7 seconds per day, controlled in Switzerland at the PH Saner workshop.
POWER RESERVE
RUBY
FREQUENCY
SETTING
DATES
LUNAR REVOLUTION
42 H
18
4 Hz
+/- 7 S / Day
31
29.50 J
THE WORKSHOPS BEHIND THIS EDITION
This edition was produced in partnership with Franco-Swiss workshops, combining traditional knowledge and cutting-edge technology.
Founded in 1950 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Sellita started out as an assembler of mechanical movements. The company went on to design and produce its own range of movements, before establishing itself over the years as a veritable pillar of the Swiss watchmaking industry.
As partners in the Mu:n Projects since October 2020, Sellita manufactures are responsible for the development and production of the SW200 automatic movements.
Manufactures Sellita
CALIBER • SETTINGS
A French-speaking company founded in 1992, PERFEX has forged close links with all the players in the Shenzhen industrial basin over more than 30 years. The beating heart of the modern watchmaking industry, the region is now supplanting European basins in the production of standardized parts, both in terms of tooling and price.
Since March 2020, PERFEX has been supplying materials and industrial components for the Mu:n Projects from its control office in Hong Kong.
Perfex Manufactures
CASE • DIAL • HANDS
Founded in 1983 in the Franche-Comté village of Avoudrey, the SIS group is the standard-bearer of French haute maroquinerie. Backed by 30 years' experience and an in-house training school, the group boasts a combination of traditional craftsmanship and state-of-the-art machinery.
Following a collaboration initiated in January 2022, the SIS Group has been responsible for the entire leather goods range of Mu:n Projects since March 2023.
SIS Leather goods
LEATHERS • STRAPS
Founded in 1970, PH Saner SA has lived and breathed watchmaking. From a small family workshop specializing in the winding of mechanical movements, the company was buoyed by the Quartz boom of the 1980s. With its own production site, the workshop returned to its core business in the early 2000s, heralding the return of mechanical movements.
The workshop has been supporting Mu:n projects since April 2022. It is the guarantor of the Swiss Made label, and controls the entire assembly chain: from movement modifications to after-sales service.
PH Saner SA
ASSEMBLY • A.S.S
Founded in 1998, AJS Production specializes in the modification of movements and the production of miniature parts for major watch manufacturers. Backed by a design office that is constantly innovating, the company distinguished itself at the Exhibitors Grand Prix 2016 in Geneva for its expertise in miniaturization.
Since January 2021, AJS Production has been supporting Mu:n Projects from the preparation of technical drawings to the development and production of miniature parts (oscillating weight, moon disk, etc.).
AJS Production
R&D • OSCILLATING WEIGHT • MOON DISK
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Founded in 1998, AJS Production specializes in the modification of movements and the production of miniature parts for major watch manufacturers. Backed by a design office that is constantly innovating, the company distinguished itself at the Exhibitors Grand Prix 2016 in Geneva for its expertise in miniaturization.
Since January 2021, AJS Production has been supporting Mu:n Projects from the preparation of technical drawings to the development and production of miniature parts (oscillating weight, moon disk, etc.).
AJS Production
R&D • OSCILLATING WEIGHT • MOON DISK
SWISS MADE
Between traditional know-how and technological innovation
SWISS MADE LABEL
Order of December 23, 1971, Art. 1
The movement is of Swiss origin and cased in Switzerland
More than 80% of the cost price of the models is made in Switzerland
Final control and assembly is carried out in Switzerland
The technical drawings are produced by a Swiss company.
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"The luminescent moon disk in the Orion is quite striking, it reveals each lunar crater in relief and makes them perceptible to the naked eye. That's not exactly an easy thing to accomplish."
Fratello Magazine
Jex Stok
Watchmaking technology has truly reached a new level on this model.
Caseback Watches
Tim Holz.
It's spectacular what new brands are producing these days. The attention to detail here rivals any major watchmaker.
Wristwatch Reviews
Esbjorn Torst
Orion combines unique design, exceptional watchmaking precision, and meticulous attention to detail.
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Ø38mm, 316L steel, Manual winding
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