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Mount Vernon Meteorite
Mount Vernon Meteorite
Mount Vernon Meteorite
Mount Vernon Meteorite
Mount Vernon Meteorite — front
Mount Vernon Meteorite
Mount Vernon Meteorite
Mount Vernon Meteorite
Mount Vernon Meteorite
Mount Vernon Meteorite — the movement
Mount Vernon Meteorite
Mount Vernon Meteorite
Mount Vernon Meteorite
Mount Vernon Meteorite
Mount Vernon Meteorite

Time Kept Since Before Time Began

At its heart is Muonionalusta meteorite, a material formed approximately 4.56 billion years ago in the earliest days of our solar system. Older than Earth itself, it journeyed through space for billions of years before reaching northern Scandinavia, where fragments were ultimately discovered in present-day Sweden.

Composed primarily of iron and nickel, Muonionalusta reveals a distinctive crystalline structure known as the Widmanstätten pattern, a natural formation created through extraordinarily slow cooling over millions of years. No two sections are alike, making every dial inherently unique.

Polished Breguet numerals rise above this ancient celestial material, while applied chapter rings and refined minute and seconds markers bring clarity and balance to the composition. The result is a dial that is both deeply historic and unmistakably contemporary.

Beneath the dial lies our hand-engraved mechanical caliber, crafted using traditional techniques and finished with the same attention to detail that defines every Mount Vernon. The juxtaposition of a material forged before the formation of our planet with the enduring craft of mechanical watchmaking creates a timepiece unlike any other.

Among the oldest materials one can wear on the wrist, the Mount Vernon Meteorite is a rare meeting of cosmic history, artisanal craftsmanship, and mechanical refinement.

Mount Vernon Meteorite — front
Front
Mount Vernon Meteorite — back
Back

Case


  • 40.5 mm case diameter
  • 10.2mm case thickness
  • 11.8mm case thickness with domed sapphire crystal
  • 20mm lug spacing for straps
  • 49mm lug to lug spacing
  • 316L Stainless Steel
  • Domed double AR Coated Sapphire Crystal
  • Flat AR coated sapphire crystal caseback
  • Tested 5 bars of water resistance

Movement


  • Hand-wound 1776 Atelier Caliber HP917
  • 48 Hours power reserve
  • 17 Jewels
  • 21600 vph Frequency (3 Hz)
  • All bridges and main plate are milled and hand-finished in house from raw American sourced materials.
  • Fully Hand-engraved balance cock finished in 5N Gold standard on all models.
  • Geneva Stripes (Côtes de Genève) area standard on the three quarter bridge but hand-engraving may be optioned
  • Logo plate finished in 18K 5N Gold with black polished screws on three quarter bridge
  • Hand applied bevels (anglage) on all edges
  • Media blasted finish on in-house main plate
  • Standard black rhodium main plate and 3/4 bridge*
  • Hand applied satiné circulare (circle graining) of gear train
  • Black polished screws are standard
  • *White rhodium is available for an additional charge
  • *Tripled solarized (snailed) crown and ratchet wheels may be requested at an additional cost.

Dial


  • 15 piece Multi-piece dial
  • Guilloché pattern Center
  • Applied Polished Breguet Numerals
  • Raised Chapter rings
Mount Vernon Meteorite — the movement
Movement

Hand-wound 1776 Atelier Caliber HP917

The hand-wound 1776 Atelier Caliber HP917 is available in three configurations, offering a choice of movement finishes. The main plates and 3/4 bridges are elegantly finished in black rhodium, while the balance bridges are finished in 18K gold, with additional plating options available upon request. Optional hand-engraving can be selected, allowing for further customization. The movement features an engraved ratchet wheel with the 1776 Atelier maker's mark finished in gold. The main wheel, third wheel, and fourth wheel are hand-finished with a satinée circulaire finish in rose gold. Operating at a frequency of 21,600 beats per hour, the movement is equipped with 17 jewels, ensuring smooth and precise performance

Mount Vernon Meteorite — caseback
Case & Dial

A Visual Masterpiece

At the heart of this edition is Muonionalusta meteorite, a material formed approximately 4.56 billion years ago during the earliest days of our solar system. Older than Earth itself, it traveled through space for billions of years before reaching northern Sweden roughly one million years ago.

Each dial is cut from genuine Muonionalusta meteorite and reveals the natural crystalline structure found within the material. Known as the Widmanstätten pattern, these geometric formations developed as the meteorite cooled over millions of years. Because every section of meteorite is different, no two dials are exactly alike.

The meteorite is paired with our raised Breguet numerals and double-circle seconds register, preserving the classical character of the Mount Vernon while showcasing one of the oldest materials ever used in watchmaking. The result is a dial that is visually distinctive, historically significant, and entirely unique to each watch.


Our Promise

At 1776 Atelier, we understand that choosing a timepiece is deeply personal. As collectors ourselves, we appreciate the importance of trust, transparency, and confidence throughout the entire ownership experience.

We work closely with each client before production to confirm the details of their timepiece and ensure that every decision feels considered and personal. Because our watches are produced in very limited quantities and are often made or configured specifically for each owner, we are unable to offer returns once an order has been completed.

Our commitment does not end at delivery. Every timepiece is supported by our two-year warranty, and should a concern arise, we will listen carefully, evaluate the circumstances, and make every reasonable effort to reach a fair and appropriate resolution.

We stand behind every watch we create and remain personally available to support its care, service, and long-term ownership.