Lot Essay
The unique timepiece created for Only Watch expands on the design of RJ’s new ARRAW 6919 model, a DNA concept timepiece created to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The timepiece’s patented RJ moon phases mechanism is the fi rst movement produced entirely in-house by the brand, and it displays a three-dimensional moon rotating 360° during a complete cycle of 29.5 days.
The ARRAW 6919 "Only Watch" contains authentic material sourced from the original Apollo 11 spacecraft. The material is encased within a super light, high-performance composite created by RJ specifi cally for the ARRAW 6919 collection and forms the timepiece’s bezel.
Furthermore, this unique piece takes the Apollo 11 inspired concept even further with a special three-dimensional applique that is secured on the moon phase indicator driving wheel and represents the Apollo 11 Command and Service Module (CSM). The engraving of geographic as well as selenographic coordinates add the fi nishing touch to the wheel’s design.
"I want our watches to convey emotions, fulfi ll dreams, and inspire people to do great things," said Marco Tedeschi, CEO and Creative Director of RJ, adding: "I couldn’t be prouder that now, through this Only Watch charity auction, an RJ watch will contribute to the greater good by raising funds to expand research, and ultimately, to help young people around the world."
The ARRAW 6919 "Only Watch" contains authentic material sourced from the original Apollo 11 spacecraft. The material is encased within a super light, high-performance composite created by RJ specifi cally for the ARRAW 6919 collection and forms the timepiece’s bezel.
Furthermore, this unique piece takes the Apollo 11 inspired concept even further with a special three-dimensional applique that is secured on the moon phase indicator driving wheel and represents the Apollo 11 Command and Service Module (CSM). The engraving of geographic as well as selenographic coordinates add the fi nishing touch to the wheel’s design.
"I want our watches to convey emotions, fulfi ll dreams, and inspire people to do great things," said Marco Tedeschi, CEO and Creative Director of RJ, adding: "I couldn’t be prouder that now, through this Only Watch charity auction, an RJ watch will contribute to the greater good by raising funds to expand research, and ultimately, to help young people around the world."