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Romain Jerome Moon Dust DNA Ref. MW. FB. BBBB.00

Partially verified

This Romain Jerome "Moon Dust DNA" wristwatch, reference MW. FB. BBBB.00, is a limited-edition timepiece (number 59 of 1969) manufactured circa 2009. The watch features a large, three-body case measuring 46 mm in diameter and 17 mm in thickness, constructed from a blend of PVD-coated stainless steel and titanium, integrated with material fragments sourced from the Apollo XI spacecraft. The timepiece is powered by the self-winding Caliber C22RJ51 movement, which incorporates 23 jewels and a 42-hour power reserve.

Romain Jerome Moon Dust DNA watch featuring a textured lunar-style dial and carbon-coated bezel.
Romain Jerome Moon Dust DNA watch featuring a textured lunar-style dial and carbon-coated bezel. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Romain Jerome
Reference
MW. FB. BBBB.00
Catalogue / lot identifier
236
Source-reported date
circa 2009
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
104132 D

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The Romain Jerome Moon Dust DNA features a 46 mm three-body case designed with a blend of PVD-coated stainless steel and titanium. The construction is specified to incorporate physical fragments associated with the Apollo XI spacecraft. The bezel is composed of PVD-coated steel and carbon, paired with straight curved lugs and a sapphire crystal. The case back is secured by 10 screws, and the crown is a screw-down type finished with a rubber ring.

The dial surface presents a grey textured finish composed of mineral deposits, which the auction description reports to include material from the moon. It features skeletonized baton hands finished in PVD-coated stainless steel, with a subsidiary seconds indicator positioned at the 9 o'clock hour mark.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, steel and titanium case merged with fragments from the Appolo XI spacecraft.”
  • “PVD-coated steel and carbon rounded bezel, straight curved lugs, case back with 10 screws”
  • “Grey comprised of mineral deposits, including very rare material from the moon”

Movement and Functionality

The watch is driven by the Caliber C22RJ51, a self-winding mechanical movement. The mechanism is rhodium-plated and contains 23 jewels. It provides a power reserve of approximately 42 hours when fully wound.

The movement architecture includes a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance wheel. It is equipped with a shock absorber and a self-compensating flat balance spring to regulate its chronometric performance.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal. C22RJ51, rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, 42-hour power reserve”
  • “straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.”
  • “Movement: 1* As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Provenance and Documentation

This timepiece is identified as limited edition number 59 of a total production run of 1969 units. The lot is sold with its original fitted display box.

The auction description provides a grade of AA for the overall condition, characterizing both the case and dial as being in "as new" condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “Limited No. 59 / 1969.”
  • “Accompanied by an original fitted box, international warranty and Association of space explores.”
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good Case: 1 As new”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific certification process for the material claimed to be from the Apollo XI spacecraft?
  • Are there secondary authentication marks for the lunar mineral deposits present on the dial?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Romain Jerome Moon Dust DNA Ref. MW. FB. BBBB.00
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRomain Jerome“Romain Jerome, "Moon Dust DNA”
ReferenceMW. FB. BBBB.00“Ref. MW. FB. BBBB.00”
Serial Number104132 D“case No. 104132 D”
Limited Edition59 / 1969“Limited No. 59 / 1969”
MovementCal. C22RJ51“Cal. C22RJ51, rhodium-plated, 23 jewels”
Case Dimensions46 mm diameter, 17 mm thickness“DIAM. 46 mm. THICKNESS 17mm.”
Dial CompositionMineral deposits and moon material“Grey comprised of mineral deposits, including very rare material from the moon”

Visible details

  • Large 46mm PVD-coated case with carbon bezel
  • Textured grey dial resembling lunar surface
  • Skeletonized hands with subsidiary seconds
  • Black strap with RJ logo

Research qualifications

  • The exact lunar origin of the dial material is not independently verified in the source
  • The source attributes the case material to Apollo XI spacecraft fragments without providing external provenance

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ROMAIN JEROME REF. MW. FB. BBBB.00 MOON DUST DNA STEEL TITANIUM AND CARBON Romain Jerome, "Moon Dust DNA" case No. 104132 D, Ref. MW. FB. BBBB.00. Limited No. 59 / 1969. Made circa 2009 Very fine and rare, large, self-winding, water re-sistant, PVD-coated stainless steel and carbon wristwatch with a black PVD-coated steel and titanium Romain Jerome double deployant clasp. Accompanied by an original fitted box, international warranty and Association of space explores.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 0193366a8b

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