NASA Artemis Tumbler Automatic Afterburn
$1,5002,916
42 mm100 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Xeric NASA Artemis Tumbler Automatic Afterburn is tailor-made for space enthusiasts craving a taste of astronaut-inspired aesthetics and engineering. Standing out with its unique design and hefty price tag, it offers a distinctive flair but falls short in overall value with a mediocre Sensei score of 6.5/10. If you're ready to invest in a conversation starter that prioritizes style over traditional watch specs, this might be for you; otherwise, look elsewhere for better performance at a similar price.
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The tumbling satellite complication of the NASA Artemis Tumbler Automatic tells the time in a mesmerizing way, utilizing our proprietary tumbling hour automatic movement. To read the time, simply look at the time-telling section at the bottom of the dial where the minute track lines are located. Follow the current hour as it overlaps the 0 to 60 minute track lines and points to the current minute. Every hour a new hand will glide along the minute track. Easily change the look of the minute track by rotating the bezel, allowing you to choose whether to read the time in 5, 10, or 15 minute increments; lock your choice into place with the screw down crown. The Super-LumiNova dial, hands, and bezel all glow in a variety of ways. A scratch-resistant domed sapphire crystal covers the dial, and t…
6.5
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
- Everyday water resistance (100m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 42 mm it has present, sporty proportions, a long 49.5 mm lug-to-lug favours larger wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- ATA-1139-01B
- Released
- 2024
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 49.5 mm
- Thickness
- 13 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- Dive (unidirectional)
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel / silicone
- Clasp
- deployment
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Rotating Bezel
- 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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