21-06-2025
Map the Cosmos on Your Wrist With HVILINA's Universum Cosmographia Wristwatch
Summary
HVILINA's newly unveiled Universum Cosmographia is a timepiece that artfully fuses historical astronomy with modern horology. Drawing inspiration from medieval star maps and modern planetary science, the watch features a three-dimensional planetarium and a GMT disc styled after a 9th-century celestial chart. Developed in collaboration with Professor Richard Kerner, a Sorbonne physicist and medieval cartography expert, the project bridges ancient cosmological worldviews with present-day innovation.
Housed in a stainless steel case with a redesigned bezel and caseback, the watch is protected by sapphire crystals on both sides, complete with a 50-meter water resistance. At its core lies a meticulously crafted 3D model of the Solar System, where miniature stylized planets appear to float in zero gravity. Guilloché engraving enhances the multi-layered dial, adding depth and a sense of celestial movement.
Above the planetary display, a rotating GMT disc unveils a medieval star map through a sculpted aperture. Meanwhile, Latin inscriptions of zodiac constellations unfold in a 24-hour cycle, with contrasting light and dark halves indicating the day and timepiece is powered by the Miyota 9075 Premium automatic movement, delivering GMT functionality, a 42-hour power reserve and a daily accuracy of -10/+30 seconds. The movement's rotor is engraved with trans-Neptunian objects. This includes the oval-shaped dwarf planet Haumea, thus reinforcing the astronomical theme.
Available in four colorways, each limited to 500 pieces, the Universum Cosmographia comes fitted with a quick-release rubber strap with optional upgrades such as a leather strap, personalized serial number, or a custom GMT disc featuring the wearer's zodiac sign. Priced at €400 EUR (approx. $461 USD), the timepiece is now available for pre-order via HVILINA'swebstore. The timepiece will be officially released in November, 2025.
