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Louis Moinet is the kind of brand that makes you stop, lean in, and say: “Wait… what am I looking at?”
Meteorite dials. Tourbillons with planets on them. Cases that look like steampunk jewelry from the future. It’s horology turned up to eleven — and behind
all that wild design is a surprising amount of historical credibility.
The man, Louis Moinet, was a 19th-century horological legend. In 1816, he invented what’s widely considered the first chronograph — beating
Breitling and the rest by over a century. He also worked closely with Breguet and crafted timepieces for royalty, popes, and scientists.
The brand, however, was revived in 2004 by watch industry veteran Jean-Marie Schaller, who set out to bring Moinet’s name and spirit back to life —
not through reissues, but through ambitious, artisanal, often insane modern pieces that defy convention.
Louis Moinet watches are independent, complicated, and unapologetically artistic.
Every piece is limited. Most are hand-finished. And many include exotic materials — like fragments of actual moon rock, Martian meteorite, dinosaur
bone, or rare minerals.
Key collections include:
These are statement watches in every sense — technically, artistically, and philosophically.
Because they’re one of the few independents doing true mechanical art, backed by actual watchmaking skill — not just weird cases and gimmicks.
The movements are either in-house or high-end exclusives (often based on Concepto or La Joux-Perret), but always finished to a high level. And while
the aesthetics can be divisive, the engineering behind them is real.
You don’t wear a Louis Moinet to blend in. You wear it because you love horology, storytelling, and maybe a little space dust on your wrist.
Louis Moinet continues to release ultra-limited editions, often in the 3–12 piece range, with themes like Jules Verne, cosmic travel, and high
complication architecture.
You’ll find:
They also do bespoke work for collectors who want something truly one-of-one — including handcrafted enamel and miniature painting dials.
I’ve only had a few Louis Moinet pieces come through the shop, and each one felt like it belonged in a museum or on the wrist of a Bond villain. In the best way.
Are they over the top? Absolutely. But there’s substance under the spectacle. The finishing is excellent. The movements are clever. And if you want a
conversation starter that actually starts conversations, this is it.
Not cheap. Not subtle. But never boring.
Delray Watch is always on the lookout for unique Louis Moinet watches — especially Memoris and Cosmic Art models.
If you have a Louis Moinet watch you’re ready to sell or trade – reach out. We’re always buying.