At first glance, Miki Eleta’s Time in Space defies expectations. There is no traditional dial, no numerals, and no instantly legible hands. Instead, time is displayed in a way that requires engagement and contemplation.

A single hour hand serves as both a pointer and a dynamic mechanism. Mounted on this hand is a rotating wheel, which the wearer can choose to use as the primary hour indicator. Alternatively, the hand itself can serve this function. Minutes are read via a small extension on the hour hand, which traverses a 60-degree angle from one spoke of the wheel to the next over the course of an hour. This unique display requires a period of adjustment, but therein lies the charm: Time in Space invites its wearer to slow down, to think, and to feel the rhythm of time rather than merely observe it.

Beneath the artistic exterior, Time in Space remains an exacting timekeeper. It is powered by a manually wound ETA movement, sandblasted and gold-plated, offering a 48-hour power reserve. The steel case measures a substantial 48mm, making a bold yet sophisticated statement on the wrist.

The present Miki Eleta Time in Space is sold for the benefit of the Philippe and Elisabeth Dufour Foundation. The Foundation brings support to humanitarian, educational, health, artistic and artisanal projects around the world.