From the MB&F HM6 to Hamilton’s recent Dune timepieces to Ulysse Nardin’s Freak S to the Olga Orel ALIEN Smartwatch, sci-fi-inspired watches are far from a novel concept and have grown increasingly popular in recent years. And after spending the better part of the last decade establishing itself in the horological space, British startup Isotope is now tossing its proverbial hat into the sci-fi-inspired horological ring with the release of its all new titanium-cased Compax Chronograph Moonshot Stealth Watch.
The Basics
The Isotope Compax Chronograph Moonshot Stealth Watch is constructed around a grade 5 titanium case that measures 41mm across, 15mm thick, and sports a 49.5mm lug-to-lug. The case sports a futuristic take on chronograph pushers with a milled texture and a fixed tachymeter bezel in kilometers. Alongside the Stealth version of the Compax Chronograph Moonshot watch, Isotope is also producing a Terra Maris variant. Both watches are identical, save for their color way.
The Dial
What really makes this watch so special is its dial — or more specifically, the sub-dials. Sporting a traditional symmetrical tri-compax layout, these sub-dials jettison normal sub-dial hands in favor of what the British brand calls “moon discs.” These discs feature small cutouts that reveal only one portion of the sub-dial and highlight that area, rather than having a sub-dial hand point at it.
Because it blocks the wearer’s view of the rest of the sub-dial, it increases legibility compared to traditional hand-equipped layouts. Adorned in Super Luminova Grade X1, the dial — like the rest of the watch — features a stealthy blacked-out finish that contrasted by mint green hour and minute hands, a red seconds hand, and a mint green perimeter ring.
Swiss-Made Movement
Keeping the whole thing ticking is a Swiss-made Landeron Cal. 73 automatic movement. Beating at 28,800 BPH, this 28-jewel movement features a custom-engraved rotor and a 42-hour power reserve.
Band & Bracelet
Rather than giving customers the option of selecting between a rubber strap or alloy bracelet, Isotope is selling the Compax Chronograph Moonshot Stealth Watch with both a fluoroelastomer strap with a titanium deployant clasp and DLC-coated bracelet made from matching grade 5 titanium.
Spec Sheet
Brand: Isotope
Model: Compax Chronograph Moonshot
Case Width: 41mm
Case Thickness: 15mm
Case Material: Grade 5 Titanium
Lug-To-Lug: 49.5mm
Lume: Super Luminova Grade X1
Water Resistance: 100 Meters
Movement Type: Automatic Chronograph
Movement: Landeron Cal. 73
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
Frequency: 28,800 BPH
Band: FKM Rubber Strap & Ti Bracelet
Price: $3,005
Pricing & Availability
The Isotope Compax Chronograph Moonshot Stealth Watch is available for preorder now, with pricing set at $3,005. Like the Terra Maris version, the Stealth-spec Compax Chronograph Moonshot will be limited to just 25 units worldwide.
Recap
Isotope Compax Chronograph Moonshot Stealth Watch
Taking inspiration from science-fiction designs, the Isotope Compax Chronograph Moonshot Stealth Watch is a grade 5 titanium timepiece with a futuristic aesthetic and a novel take on traditional chronograph sub-dials.
