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Style/ Luxury

5 dazzling Swiss luxury watches with moon phase complications, from Panerai, A. Lange & Söhne’s and Blancpain’s timepieces, to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s thin model to Arnold & Son’s diamonds

  • The Panerai Luminor Due Luna Goldtech, Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon and A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moon Phase all feature the moon against a field of stars
  • The Arnold & Son Luna Magna Ultimate II is studded with diamonds and ruthenium crystals, while the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet Phase de Lune has a clean, elegant feel
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet Phase de Lune, A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moon Phase, and Arnold & Son Luna Magna Ultimate II. Photos: Handout

Inspired by our closest celestial body, the moon phase complication is an intriguing addition to a watch dial as it tracks the waning and waxing of the lunar cycle. Here STYLE takes a look at some of the most dazzling moon phase timepieces from big-name luxury brands worthy of adding to any collection.

1. Blancpain

Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet Phase de Lune. Photo: Handout
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet Phase de Lune. Photo: Handout

Evoking the connection between watchmaking and astronomy, the midnight blue variation of the Villeret Quantième Complet in red gold features the changing face of the moon and the lunar cycles on its dial. Price upon request.

2. A. Lange & Söhne

A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moon Phase. Photo: Handout
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moon Phase. Photo: Handout

Combining two classic complications and having no fewer than 852 stars on its lunar disc, the Saxonia Moon Phase in 18-carat pink gold features an argenté-coloured dial crafted from solid silver along with all the German luxury watch brand’s classic features. Price upon request.

3. Panerai

Panerai Luminor Due Luna Goldtech. Photo: Handout
Panerai Luminor Due Luna Goldtech. Photo: Handout

With the moon against a starry midnight blue sky as the centrepiece of the Luminor Due Luna Goldtech, this poetic timepiece has a white mother-of-pearl dial, an open caseback that highlights the three-day power reserve calibre within, and a polished alligator strap. Price upon request.

4. Jaeger-LeCoultre

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon. Photo: Handout
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon. Photo: Handout

In the deep black space of the Master Ultra Thin Moon dial hangs a polished moon phase, taking technical and artistic precision to a new dimension in the model’s exceptionally thin case. Price upon request.

5. Arnold & Son

Arnold & Son Luna Magna Ultimate II. Photo: Handout
Arnold & Son Luna Magna Ultimate II. Photo: Handout

Going above and beyond with its 3D moon model, the Luna Magna Ultimate II glitters with pure ruthenium crystals while the ring surrounding this exclusive creation features 112 baguette-cut diamonds, totalling 5.90 carats. Price upon request.

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