NASA Trappist-1 Sapphire Solar Flare
$2702,240
44 mmSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Xeric NASA Trappist-1 Sapphire Solar Flare is a bold statement piece for space enthusiasts, combining a vibrant aesthetic with an intriguing sci-fi theme. Its standout design is highlighted by a unique dial that pays homage to the mysteries of the universe, making it a conversation starter for those passionate about astronomy. At $270, it offers exceptional value for a watch that captures both style and a nod to cosmic exploration—definitely a pick for those who wear their passion on their wrist.
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All Trappist-1 NASA Edition has back-filled luminous hands and silkscreened dials for stargazing. The Orbiting Planetary System consists of glowing Super-LumiNova™ indices and planets to help space explorers keep track of time as they travel in the darkest regions of the universe. The inner luminous planet represents the hours while the outer luminous planet shows the minutes, all while orbiting around the central axis. The constellation-like seconds hand sweeps across the dial similar to comets streaking across the night sky and once every minute it aligns to complete the Trappist-1 star map dial. The Trappist-1 is built around a high-torque, Seiko VH31 movement with semi-sweeping seconds hand. The caseback features engraved 50th anniversary commemorative artwork of the Apollo 11 mission…
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Tall 15mm case
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 44 mm it wears boldly, 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
- TSN-2292-15R
- Released
- 2023
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 44 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47 mm
- Thickness
- 15 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Engraved
- Dial finish
- Silkscreened
- Indices
- luminous
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- silicone
- 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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