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SpaceOne’s Newest Release, the WorldTimer, Is Radically Reinventing Universal Time

After two space-inspired designs, SpaceOne is keeping its feet firmly on the ground with its third launch. 

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By Gear Patrol Studios

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Welcome to Talking Points, a series that looks at what makes certain products worth talking about, brought to you by Gear Patrol Studios.  

Innovative. Technical Accessible. These are the qualities that define the watchmaking of Théo Auffret and Guillaume Laidet, whose shared ambition brought the world SpaceOne in 2023. Although the brand is in its infancy compared to other notable names in the field, SpaceOne has already defined itself as a player to keep an eye on, thanks to its out-of-this-world designs and original complications, both inspired by space exploration. 

Now, it looks like SpaceOne has pushed the envelope once again with its latest release, the WorldTimer.

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A leader in avant-garde horology

After the massive success of the Jumping Hour in 2023, and the Tellurium in 2024, SpaceOne is at it again with its newest model — but this time, rather than aiming for the stars, the brand is setting its sights here on Earth, determined to radically reinvent global timekeeping. The WorldTimer takes a new approach to timekeeping, replacing traditional aspects for new territory.

A radically new approach to timekeeping

The most noticeable feature of the WorldTimer is one of absence — you won’t find classic hands on this timepiece. SpaceOne eschewed traditional hands in favor of a system of rotating discs: a minutes disc at 3 o’clock, a central seconds disc, a 12-hour disc at 6 o’clock and, finally, two coaxial discs at 9 o’clock, displaying 24-hour time and corresponding cities.

Additionally, the WorldTimer features an intuitive, optimized adjustment system which, thanks to a three-position crown, makes the watch remarkably easy to use thanks to three components. The first position allows manual winding, the second, specially engineered, enables quick city disc setting, and the third simultaneously adjusts both the 12-hour and 24-hour discs.

Finally, the WorldTimer’s complication was developed in-house, ensuring a level of innovation, uniqueness and precision that is rarely found elsewhere.

Our POV

While the WorldTimer’s aesthetic certainly takes some getting used to, it’s the ideal fit for world travelers looking to stand out from the crowd — and unlock a level of disruption, innovation and precision that is hard to beat. While reading this unique timepiece may require a slight learning curve, the performance is worth the effort.