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So its interesting to see both Sarpaneva and Holtihnrichs take enormous steps up in price. I think part of that is driven by the time it takes to do some of the hand finishing. I know that when I talked with Holthinrichs they indicated it was taking nearly double the time for the finishing on the Ornament models as they estimated. That eats up a lot of resources. But they also don't want to lessen the final product, so it kind of makes sense for small independents with limited resources to devote those resources to pieces that make more. i have not looked as closely at the Sarpaneva as the Deconstructed from Holthinrichs, but it certainly is an enormous step up in the amount of work involved, but also a big step up in cost. I understand that Holthinrichs will have a newer version of an "entry" level watch coming soon. It seems that Sarpaneva has done a really good job of growing S.U.F. to be that entry level. I think that's a really smart thing to do and bodes well for the future as they move up market.

39500€, it'll stay a dream watch like the previous Lunations That beveled bridges grid is insane, big step up from Stepan!

Not only is Sarpaneva Lunations uniquely precise in its display, it is also uniquely precise in the way it is set: Pulling the crown at 4 o’clock out to the first position allows the wearer to set the phases of the moon display. An integrated phases of the moon scale, engraved on the back of the watch provides additional guidance on getting the display as close to the actual lunar cycle as possible. Sarpaneva Lunations can also be easily customised to reflect the lunar cycle in both northern and southern hemispheres. The Lunar Effect The phases and the power of the Moon does influence Stepan`s mood and behavior. His lunar rituals and traditions continue to celebrate in his mind. Two nights before the full Moon, one will know for sure – Stepan is up all night. Sometimes new design, an old idea or the buzzle floating in his mind creates watches we see today. The Moon is an important natural element and impacts various aspects of nature. Moon`s gravitational pull affects the ocean tides, and its light influences the behavior of many animals, particularly nocturnal ones. The Moon is a symbol of natural balance and harmony. No wonder it is the favorite complication of Stepan Sarpaneva. Delivery time 4-12 months

Some shots from yesterday :

Ordered the artwork yesterday ! Even if I couldn't afford the Stardust, I think it'll go well with my Sapra

I know. I'm with ya. I don't regret any of my 2022 purchases, but I'm regretting spending all my funds.

I try not to think about it 'cause I won't be able to afford it !

I could go for that combo. Maybe they'd be willing to make that.

Hard to choose between the two, the perfect one for me would be the colored titanium one with the hour/minutes hands from the nostromo!

I love this. The color variation in the Stardust is absolutely amazing! The hands on the Nostromo are awesome.

Welcome to the Family The all-new Stardust and Stardust Nostromo. These two form a poignant milestone for Finland’s independent watchmaker: the path Sarpaneva has charted, and the voyage to come, beyond the Moon… to infinity!This pair of Sarpaneva watches marks this pursuit, into the unknown – what Finns call ‘sisu’ .One, the Sarpaneva Stardust gazes at the night sky with a hand-flamed titanium base dial glowing from beneath; shimmering with colours wrought from different torch temperatures, and echoing the deep-space constellations captured and rendered so vividly by Observatory telescopes.The other, the Sarpaneva Stardust ‘Nostromo’ is aimed squarely at Sarpaneva’s future – its next two decades’ trajectory – with a dazzling array of hand-applied Tritec luminescence, crafted in-house at Sarpaneva’s workshop. There’s a black polished rocketship small seconds hand at ’10 o’clock’; then its cross-hairs and surrounding numerals glowing in the LED orange of a cockpit display.Under the “ hood “ Chronode’s ultra-contemporary P.1003 calibre tick surely and steadily. First time switching from center to small seconds. Crucially allowing Stepan to create around the subdial’s spacious, acentric positioning. The Moon is certainly involved, in the bespoke winding rotor. The Sarpaneva ´new moon´ face of course included with a bit of lume!