NASA Apollo 15 Automatic Lunar Lander
$5993,084
40 mmSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Xeric NASA Apollo 15 Automatic Lunar Lander is a niche timepiece that caters to space enthusiasts and lovers of bold, thematic designs. Its standout feature is the unique lunar lander motif that pays homage to the Apollo missions, making it not just a watch, but a conversation starter. At $599, it’s a solid value for collectors and fans of the space race, but it may not suit those seeking a more traditional or versatile watch.
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In 1971, the Apollo 15 mission took lunar exploration to the next level when they introduced the first lunar roving vehicle, allowing astronauts to venture out and collect samples further than ever before. 50 years later, the Xeric NASA Apollo 15 Collection celebrates American ingenuity u sing our signature method of time telling with orbiting moons as watch hands, the hours and minutes float above the miniature solar system backdrop. The grille was inspired by a spacecraft window giving the sense of looking out at the stars. Swiss Super-LumiNova is printed on the inner and outer edge for improved legibility in both light (and especially) dark conditions. To top it all off, there are nods to the Apollo 15 mission throughout the design. Like an astronaut’s helmet, the curved sapphire crysta…
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SolidSensei Score — Solid
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Versatile 40mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a 47 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- AJA-1100-00L
- Released
- 2023
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47 mm
- Thickness
- 13.6 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Engraved
- Dial colour
- black
- Dial finish
- Matte
- Indices
- luminescent
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- leather
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Xeric Watches
The brand aims to push the boundaries of watch design, creating unexpected and distinctive timepieces that stand out in a saturated market. Xeric believes that uniqueness and affordability can coexist, allowing more watch enthusiasts to enjoy unique horological designs.
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