CODE 41 Goes on a Mission to the Moon

Moonphase, the first act of a new watchmaking odyssey

In the pantheon of complications, the moonphase exerts an irresistible seduction over lovers of fine watches. After having put the movement in the spotlight for almost eight years with open-heart watches whose high-caliber skeletonisation and 3D-sculpted bridges have become an aesthetic signature, CODE41 has launched itself into an unprecedented adventure. The Moon INCEPTION explores a new facet of watchmaking and gives prominence to the classicism and poetry of the moon’s phases. 

Moon INCEPTION, a movement of pure watchmaking

The Moon INCEPTION is built on the C41-MP, a Swiss movement modified by CODE41 on the base of a Sellita architecture, renowned for its robustness and reliability. To make this movement unique, the Swiss watchmaking factory AJS has been commissioned to create one of the most realistic moon disks and an oscillating weight that’s exclusive to this movement.

Between the convex sapphire crystal, the precision of the movement, and the water tightness to 10 ATM, the Moon INCEPTION is worthy of every bit of praise. For the most demanding, the COSC certification is even offered as an optional extra, with a metronomic precision of -4/+6 seconds per day, and an official certificate accompanying each watch.

Between refinement and poetry, a lesson in watch design

In a subtle display of metatheater, the dial brilliantly plays with shapes, colours and textures: the grained background recalls the lunar surface, while the intertwined rings evoke its craters. The moon and date circles form an “8”, the symbol of infinity, authenticity and the power of engagement. The convex sapphire crystal adds a retro-classical touch that brings the whole thing together.

Here’s what to know about the Moon INCEPTION:

•  It has an exclusive movement: C41-MP Moonphase movement, exclusive to CODE41. Based on a Sellita architecture renowned for its reliability and robustness, it stands out through its large format moon disk, reworked for even greater realism.
• Unique design and high level of personalisation: Exclusive CODE41 design blending classicism, modernity and poetry. Oscillating weight customised and engraved for a unique esthetic on the back of the watch. Ultra-personalized experience with numerous colors and straps to choose from.
• COSC certification as an optional extra: Extreme precision with a movement of -4/+6 seconds, guaranteed by an individual COSC certificate accompanying each watch.

The timepieces detailed technical specifications are as follows:

•  Case material: 316L Steel
•  Crystal: Convex pane / Anti-reflective-treated sapphire
•  Display: Hands: hour, minute, second / Disk: moonphase, date.
• Nighttime display: No
• Watertightness: 10 ATM (100 meters). Individually tested in pressurized dome
• Weight: 95 grams / 125 grams with leather strap
•  Case dimensions: Diameter: 41.5mm / Thickness: 11.2mm
• Movement: C41-MP (Sellita SW288 Elaboré base, D4 finishings)
• Fine-tuned: in 3 positions
• Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour
• Precision: Base: -7/+7 seconds / COSC Certificate: -4/+6 seconds
• Power reserve (unworn): 41 hrs
• Number of jewels: 26
• Engraved oscillating weight

Pre-orders for the Moon INCEPTION will open in time for the first full moon of 2024, on January 25, and will last for a full lunar cycle, until February 23 2024. Deliveries are estimated for September 2024.

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