WhiteStar Watch partners with missing.aero

At the heart of the Watch Valley, the cradle of temporal obsession, the research association missing.aero does not find lost planes "somewhere," but "somewhen."

For over ten years, missing.aero has brought together a global network of over 300 partners, scientists, engineers, institutions, and enthusiasts, united by a common objective: to exploit satellite data, modeling, and artificial intelligence applied to satellite remote sensing, in order to identify traces of aircraft that disappeared decades ago.

This innovative approach allows missing.aero to shift the current state of the art (costly and inefficient terrestrial expeditions) towards an all-digital and satellite remote sensing approach.

Only the final verification phase (Ground Truth) requires sending teams to the field, and this is where White Star Watch commits to supporting critical operations in the most remote and inaccessible terrains, whether in the forests of the Canadian Far North, the Amazonian or Indonesian rainforest, or the Andes Cordillera.

Specifically, White Star Watch is involved in the phase of expeditions to verify detected anomalies (Ground Truth Expedition).

Born from an unprecedented collaboration between watchmaking and high-tech research, this partnership symbolizes the meeting of mastery of time and scientific progress, united by the same quest for precision and rigor.

To mark this collaboration with missing.aero, White Star Watch presents the two new Neografic × Ground Truth Expedition models, watches born from an extraordinary and totally innovative project: to support an ambitious international scientific research program for the search for lost aircraft.

In 1895, as White Star was founded, humanity took to the skies for the first time with the initial flights by Otto Lilienthal. Two dreams took flight.

By wearing a Neografic × Ground Truth Expedition watch, one is not just wearing a watch; one is wearing a symbol of innovation, memory, and the continuity of a dream guided by hope.

Disponible

NEOGRAFIC N1-S1B1

CHF 3,100.00

Our moon phase watch inspired by a model created in 1953 is presented in an elegant case made of high-quality 904L steel. The highly refined dial presents the phases of the moon coated with Super-LumiNova® phosphorescent at night, providing a nitescent clarity to the cycles of the moon, luminescence that is also found on the day/night function, giving the whole a most remarkable aesthetic and charm.

 

The watch case and case back are made of high quality 904L stainless steel.

 

This N1-S1B1 model comes in a version faithful to the White Star watches of the 1950s, with some aesthetic developments giving it great originality and a strong presence, particularly through its glow-in-the-dark functions. The dial is executed in semi-matte anthracite color gradients while the strap features black leather with fine light gray stitching.

Default strap: Black strap

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Spécifications

904L stainless steel, alternating mirror polished and finely satin finishes.



  • Dimensions: Diameter: 39.5 mm. Lug to lug: 47.0 mm. Thickness: 12.20 mm. Lug to lug: 20.0 mm.

  • Crown: 904L stainless steel.

  • Case back : 904L stainless steel, 6 star-shaped screw heads.

  • Glass: Box-shaped sapphire crystal, treated with six layers of colorless anti-reflective coating.

  • Water resistance: 10 ATM / 100 meters / 328 feet

Sellita 285-1 b, White Star oscillating weight.



  • Complications, functions: Hour, minute and second in the center, moon phase at 5 o'clock, day/night indication at 9 o'clock and horizontal date at 2 o'clock.

  • Ruby: 26

  • Power reserve: 41 h

  • Frequency: 28,800 Hz

  • Terminations: Geneva stripes, pearl plate. Bevels, crown wheel, ratchet and barrel snailed, blued screws. Nickel plated.

The meticulously crafted décor reveals a subtle gradation of browns and beiges, achieved through precise shading work. The concentric circles, applied with particular care and coated with Grade X Super-LumiNova®, form a highly refined off-centered "radar" effect. The luminescent moon phase, made with Grade X Super-LumiNova®, as well as the stars of the day/night function. The dial is adorned with a metal applique of the White Star logo.



  • Indices: Individually diamond-cut, rose gold-plated by electroplating and coated with Grade X1 Super-LumiNova®.


  • Hands: The hour, minute, and second hands are custom-shaped and diamond-cut, creating a mirror-polished surface. The second hand, with its curved tip, follows the domed shape of the sapphire. All hands are filled with Grade X1 Super-LumiNova®.

Cuir de veau allemand véritable, doublure en cuir PU végan durable à base de maïs. Conforme aux normes RoHS et REACH.

Boucle déployante gravée avec le logo White Star, en acier inoxydable 316L.

Neografic

The moon is a symbol of cycles and continual renewal (new moon, full moon, etc.). "Neo" symbolizes the cyclical and perpetually renewed nature of the lunar phases, embodying the idea of ​​the new moon that always returns, marking the beginning of a new cycle. "Neo" is also associated with duality (day/night, light/dark) and transitions marking the passage between two states, between shadow and light.

Complications astrales

Fonction jour / nuit

Progressive indication over a 24-hour cycle, showing day and night in succession, making it possible to distinguish whether the watch is displaying 3:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m.

Phases de lune

A watch complication that displays the different phases of the moon on the dial which reproduces the lunar cycle by visually indicating the waxing and waning phases of the moon, from the new moon to the full moon, including the first quarter and the last quarter.

Boîtier et couronne

With initial training in jewelry, the owner of White Star has taken care to give the Neografic model an aesthetic authenticity evoking the 1950s, while adding a personal and resolutely contemporary touch, similar to our Diagrafic model.
The crown positioned at 2 o'clock further emphasizes the contemporaneity of this unique model.

Affichage de la date

Asserting an undeniable freedom of tone, we have chosen to place the date display at 2:00, adopting a horizontal display specifically designed to reinforce the aesthetic balance of the model. This design is enhanced by a round-shaped window, an unusual feature in the 1950s, but proposed by White Star in 1958.

Les cornes

The small facet located at the upper corner of the horns has become a distinctive symbol of White Star's new aesthetic identity, embodying timeless elegance. It highlights the remarkable beauty of the models thanks to taut and refined lines, highlighted by the play of light on the polished and satin-finished surfaces.

Fonction jour / nuit

At the rhythm of the 24 hours, this night-time luminous function alternates between day and night, revealing the essence of time at a glance. It magnifies the moon phase complication and envelops the watch in a luminous and magical aura.

Phases de lune

Coated with phosphorescent Super-LumiNova®, the moons and stars come to life at night, revealing the lunar cycles in a luminescent dance. This magical rotation floods the watch face with a soft, magical light, creating a captivating ambiance.

Acier inoxydable 904L

904L stainless steel, enriched with chromium, molybdenum, nickel and copper, is exceptionally resistant to corrosion, oxidation, acids and shocks. Initially designed for diving equipment and immersion in seawater, it won over Rolex in the 1980s thanks to its superior qualities. Its hardness allows it to withstand extreme conditions, requiring specific machining methods. Visually, 904L steel offers an ultra-bright polished finish that ages beautifully. Our White Star watches, made from 904L, are distinguished by their increased robustness, reliability and brilliance.
Neografic and Unigrafic watches are enhanced by a PVD treatment in yellow or pink gold, offering a dazzling finish. This durable and high-quality treatment guarantees a rare elegance