Jean-Marie Schaller continues to romance the stars with his latest creation for Louis Moinet – the Starman.
Press Release with commentary in italics.

New: Louis Moinet Starman
The Louis Moinet Starman retails at CHF 160,000 before taxes.
Commentary
Jean-Marie Schaller, the owner and creative force behind Louis Moinet has always maintained a robust and healthy interest in space and the stars. This is evidenced with many of his creations. We have covered numerous watches inspired by this fascination with the Louis Moinet Acasta and Dhofar, the Space Revolution, the Super Moon, and the Cosmopolis. And now this latest novelty is the Starman. Where Jean-Marie professes his interest in extraterrestrial life.

For his creations, he often draws from his vast collection of meteorite, and for this novelty, he chose a fragment of a particular meteorite known as the Jbilet Winselwan. The dial is made from a slice of this exceptional meteorite in combination with the Gibeon meteorite which is tinted blue, and a sapphire glass disc which is hand painted with lume.

And on the back, is a painting of the solar system which is hand painted on a grid. The Easter egg is that this shows the position of the planets as they appear on March 21, 2013. A date which is specific to Jean-Marie, as this was when he revealed the Compteur de Tierces to the public, enabling him to claim that Louis Moinet was the inventor of the chronograph. However, owners can opt to personalise this arrangement of planets to any custom arrangement to reflect the position on a date of personal significance. This is available at a premium of CHF 6k.

The base of the watch is the very capable flying tourbillon, which is used in the Louis Moinet Savannah and the 2024 Around the World in 8 Days collections.
Visually, the watch is very interesting. And the case diameter suggests a rather large 47mm in nominal size, though in our experience, Louis Moinet cases often wear true to size, so it may be a bit large for many smaller wrists. But there is no denying the stunning visual impact of the watch.

The watch is available in either a red gold or the white gold case. For our tastes, even though we are usually partial to white metal, for the Starman, our scale tips towards the red gold variant.
Release details
STARMAN – Extraterrestrial life
“Imagine a watch that shelters the first traces of life ever discovered in the cosmos. It’s a silent messenger, a guardian of the stars, and it was predestined to be called STARMAN.
Among the treasures of my personal collection are meteorites that have fascinating stories. One in particular, the Jbilet Winselwan, is noted for the presence of amino acids, molecules that are considered the building blocks of life itself. I was fascinated by these traces of life in space, so this year I decided to incorporate a fragment of that meteorite in a timepiece with a name that came quite naturally: STARMAN. This watch, which is the product of some remarkable horological techniques, has many other secrets to reveal…
Jean-Marie Schaller, Owner and Creative Director, Louis Moinet
The earliest traces of life from the cosmos: Jbilet Winselwan
A fragment of the Jbilet Winselwan meteorite majestically dominates the upper part of the STARMAN’s dial and competes visually with the tourbillon. This beautiful black stone, spangled with little brown dots, was discovered in the western Sahara Desert. It bears amino acids and is thus a silent witness to the first sparks of life spread throughout the cosmos.

The STARMAN dial: a highly complex construction
The STARMAN’s dial is a genuine feat of artistic and technical prowess. Let’s begin with the base cut from the Gibeon meteorite, which fell to earth in prehistoric times and is famous for its emblematic Widmanstätten pattern. The fragment was dyed in a deep blue using an intricate – and secret – process. A second disc made of sapphire crystal features a map of the stars. In the foreground are the constellations carefully painted by hand using a luminescent material. They appear on the backdrop of the map’s longitudinal and latitudinal lines.
At night, the STARMAN reveals a magnificent stellar panorama, creating an appearance of depth that draws us into the immensity of the universe itself. This nightly display is enhanced by the vibrant blue hands and indexes that provide a touch of technical elegance to this exceptional timepiece.
The solar map and its riddle
Turn the STARMAN around, you will find a fascinating chart of the solar system. The planets, some of which only measure two millimetres in diameter, have been meticulously painted by hand and placed on a grid that seems to float over a star-lit sky.

The ultimate secret, however, is this: The planets have been precisely positioned as they appeared on March 21, 2013, when the world of watchmaking was stunned by an amazing revelation: Louis Moinet was the inventor of the chronograph. The public event was held at the Neuchâtel observatory, where Jean-Marie Schaller unveiled the famous compteur de tierces, which had been built by the great French watchmaker in 1816.

The art of horology
The STARMAN defies gravity in a riveting manner thanks to its flying tourbillon in an off-centre cage. The hand-wound movement is equipped with two barrels in parallel. The system, called “volte face,” has one of the barrels turned upside-down or head-to-tail, so they deliver their energy simultaneously, producing a power reserve of ninety-six hours.

It comes in an 18-carat gold case with a diameter of 47.4 millimetres. Its architecture is opulent and complex, mixing brushed and polished surfaces and a stepped bezel that gives it a unique character.
The STARMAN is available in two editions limited to twelve pieces each, one in 18-carat red gold, the other in 18-carat grey gold.
In creating this timepiece, Jean-Marie Schaller delved into the mysteries of the cosmos. It’s a spirited homage to Louis Moinet, a man whose spirit of innovation and exploration is destined to continue resonating into the future.
Louis Moinet Starman Technical specifications
WATCH | |
Limited edition | 12 pieces (red gold) and 12 pieces (white gold) |
CASE | |
Material | 18K red gold 5N or 18K white gold |
Diameter | 47.4 mm |
Water-resistance | 30 m |
DIAL AND HANDS | |
Dial | Complex multi-layered dial including: Gibeon meteorite tinted blue Sapphire disc with hand-painted stars with luminescent material Jbilet Winselwan meteorite |
Hands | Faceted and skeletonized, with luminescent material |
MOVEMENT | |
Functions | Hours and minutes |
Complication | Flying tourbillon |
Type | Manual winding, double spring barrel |
Frequency | 28,800 vibrations/hour |
Jewels | 26 |
Power reserve | 96 hours |