RJ-Romain Jerome – ARRAW 6919 Apollo 11 Spacecraft 45 Limited Edition
RJ launches the ARRAW 6919
RJ’s first in-house movement combined with Apollo 11 DNA.
RJ’s first in-house movement combined with Apollo 11 DNA.
On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 spacecraft successfully landed the first men on the moon. Six hours after landing, Armstrong’s first-ever step onto the lunar surface became a legend worldwide.
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Just 50 years later (1969–2019), to celebrate this major milestone in mankind, RJ is launching its first watch made by materials from the very surface of the moon – the ARRAW 6919.
The Movement: RJ-2180
ARRAW 6919 is both highly horological and aesthetically rich. The SW-280 mechanical self-winding movement has been modified by RJ engineers to accommodate the patented RJ Moon Phase mechanism that shows a 3D moon rotating 360° during a complete cycle of 29.5 days.
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The hour and minute indications at the center of the movement also indicate the location of the earth. All settings (time, moon indication, date) are done via the crown. The date set at 3 o'clock can be read with +4/–4 when the moon is between the gibbous moon and the first crescent.
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“Milestones in mankind fuel our drive to inspiration. I believe that each significant step leads to a wider world and is helping us to develop innovation in our field,” says Marco Tedeschi, CEO and Creative Director of RJ, about the ARRAW 6919.
The Case: ARRAW Space
For the first time, the emblematic RJ ARRAW 45-mm case design is inspired by the space universe. The bezel is made with super light and hard composite material combining a high-performance acrylic glass and parts from the Apollo 11 spacecraft.
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This first-ever material created by RJ is fixed to the case by a metal grid, inspired by the Apollo 11 command module. The result is so natural and harmonious that it appears as if it were meant to be. The ARRAW 6919 is available in three different materials: polished and satin-brushed grade 5 titanium, ceramic and 5N+ red gold. The watch is water-resistant up to 100 meters or 330 feet.
Strap & Clasp
The ARRAW 6919 is equipped with the interchangeable ARRAW strap system that allows the strap to be released with a simple ‘click’ by pushing simultaneously on the two lug screws. On the clasp, a lever releases the strap from the deployment buckle without having the need to use any tools. The highly-resistant polyamide strap is waterproof thanks to its black rubber inlays. The engraved patterns are reminiscent of the iconic first steps on the moon.
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“RJ has created THE ARRAW 6919 as a tribute to the Apollo 11 mission. This unique watch reflects our continuous aspiration to explore the unexplored and to show our commitment to discovery, sophistication and distinctiveness, subtly illuminated by the hands of our craftsmen. Each edition is exclusively limited to 100 copies,” comments Marco Tedeschi.
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Technical Specifications
Model: ARRAW 6919 Edition
Ref. 1S45L.CZCR.8023.PR.ASN19 - CERAMIC
Ref. 1S45L.OZOR.8023.PR.ASN19 - GOLD
Ref. 1S45L.TZTR.8023.PR.ASN19 - TITANIUM
Movement
Caliber RJ-2180
Mechanical self-winding movement with RJ 360° Moon phases mechanism
Frequency Rate 28’800 alt/h (4 Hz)
Functions
Central hours and minutes, date window at 3 o’clock and central 360° Moon phase
Jewels 41 jewels
Case
Type ARRAW “Space”
Diameter 45mm
Bezel
- Black ceramic, circular satin-brushed.
- 18K red gold+, circular satin-brushed.
CASE
- Black ceramic, circular satin-brushed
- 18K red gold+, circular satin-brushed
- Grade 5 titanium, circular satin-brushed
Crown
- Screw-lock in black PVD grade 5 titanium with black rubber insert
- Screw-lock in 18K red gold+ with black rubber insert
- Screw-lock in grade 5 titanium with black rubber insert
Lugs
Black ceramic, vertical satin-brushed and polished on the side.
18K red gold+, vertical satin-brushed and polished on the side.
Titanium grade 5, vertical satin-brushed and polished on the side.
Inserts in black composite resin
Inserts in black composite resin
Bumbers Black rubber
Water resistance 100 meters or 330 feet
Dial & Hands
Appliques
- Rhodium-plated and satin-brushed indexes with SuperLuminova C1 “blue emission”
- Red gold-plated and satin-brushed indexes with SuperLuminova C1 “blue emission”
Hands
- Rhodium-plated, satin-brushed and faceted with SuperLuminova C1 “blue emission”
- Red gold-plated, satin-brushed and faceted with SuperLuminova C1 “blue emission”
Material Polyamide and black rubber inlay
Type Interchangeable “ARRAW” strap
- Clasp Black PVD titanium deployant buckle clasp
- 18K red gold+ top buckle clasp and PVD red gold deployant clasp
- Titanium deployant buckle clasp, polished and satin-brushed, side plates in black composite and joint in black rubber
Limited edition 100 pieces
Retail price: MSRP is $20,000.-$27,500.-*
*Suggested retail price. RJ-Romain Jerome reserves the right to change prices without prior notice
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Press Release - 2019
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