NASA Artemis Tumbler Automatic Splashdown
$1,250352
42 mm100 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Xeric NASA Artemis Tumbler Automatic Splashdown is geared towards space enthusiasts and collectors with a penchant for quirky, thematic designs. While its $1,250 price tag might be steep for an automatic with no standout specs, the eye-catching aesthetic and NASA homage are likely to appeal to fans of both horology and space exploration. If you prioritize novelty over traditional watchmaking excellence, give it a shot; otherwise, you may find better value elsewhere.
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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
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Strengths
- Everyday water resistance (100m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
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-1193-01B
- 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 · antireflective
- Bezel
- Dive (unidirectional)
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel / silicone
- 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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