Christiaan van der Klaauw Grand Planetarium Eccentric Si14: The Ultimate Planetarium Watch 2026

Christiaan van der Klaauw Grand Planetarium Eccentric Si14: The Ultimate Planetarium Watch 2026
Grand Planetarium Eccentric Si14
Haute Horlogerie // Astronomical Watches

GRAND PLANETARIUM ECCENTRIC SI14

By Sebastian Laurent | Watch Editor | March 2026
EDITORIAL NOTE Few watches attempt to measure time. This one measures the universe.

The First Watch to Display All Eight Planets

The Grand Planetarium Eccentric Si14 is widely considered one of the most complex astronomical wristwatches ever created.

It is the only mechanical wristwatch capable of displaying the real-time orbits of all eight planets — from Mercury to Neptune — directly on the dial. 1

Each planet moves according to its actual orbital period, transforming the watch into a living mechanical model of the solar system.

This is not timekeeping — it is cosmic simulation.

Real Orbital Time, Not Approximation

Unlike decorative complications, this watch follows astronomical accuracy:

• Mercury: 87.97 days • Earth: 365.24 days • Jupiter: 11.86 years • Neptune: 164.80 years

Every planet moves in real time, meaning some indications evolve over decades or even centuries. 2

Silicium Dial: A Living Galaxy

One of the most striking features is its oxidized silicon (Si14) dial.

Constructed from multiple silicon layers, it reflects shifting blue and violet tones — mimicking deep space.

Hand-painted Super-LumiNova planets glow in the dark, creating a miniature galaxy on your wrist. 3

Day: science Night: poetry

Case & Engineering: Built Like a Tool

The 44mm case is made from hardened stainless steel with a surface hardness of approximately 1,200 Vickers — nearly ceramic-level durability. 4

Despite its artistic nature, this is still a highly engineered object.

Movement: Mechanical Universe

Inside beats an in-house automatic movement with:

• 60-hour power reserve • 3Hz frequency • free-sprung balance • astronomical module on top

The movement architecture features star-shaped bridges and a gold rotor inspired by the sun.

Ultra Limited: Only 6 Pieces

This edition is limited to just six pieces worldwide, making it one of the rarest modern haute horlogerie creations.

Retail price is approximately €157,000 before taxes. 5

Not collectible — museum-level.

Why This Watch Matters

This piece represents a completely different philosophy of watchmaking:

• Not for utility • Not for status • But for intellectual and emotional impact

It shifts perspective — from human time to cosmic time.

Conclusion: The Peak of Astronomical Watchmaking

The Grand Planetarium Eccentric Si14 is not just a watch.

It is:

• a scientific instrument • a mechanical sculpture • a philosophical object

In a world obsessed with speed, this watch reminds you how vast time really is.

Where time meets the universe.

ScentLab33 Watch Editorial