In the infinite immensity of the cosmos, a link stretches between the abyss and space. It's a dance between darkness and light, in which ocean waves resonate with cosmic waves in a single harmonious pulse. The link between the abyss and space transcends mere coexistence. The vision is universal. Ralf Tech and CNES (French National Space Agency) invite you on an extraordinary journey with the new WRX Space Millenium. With 'Space Millenium', for a brief moment, Ralf Tech abandons the ocean, the last frontier on earth, and takes to the skies to reach space, the ultimate frontier. The WRX Space Millenium symbolizes the meeting of these two worlds and two French actors sharing common values of innovation, exploration and excellence.
The WRX Space Millenium features a case made from aerospace Grade 1 Titanium with a water resistance of 1,000 meters and sports a special matte Titanium / Ceramic bezel. With Grade 1 Titanium (T35 Aéronautique) and a sculpted, hollowed-out case, the WRX Space Millenium's organic design becomes extraordinary in the truest sense of the word, saving 105 grams compared to a standard WRX, dropping from 200 to just 95 grams while maintaining a strictly identical size.
The WRX's case has a diameter of 47.5mm and is made of Grade 1 Titanium (T35) with a sandblasted finish and features a distinctive semi-cushioned shape and strong taut lines inspiring confidence and power. The case is 10mm thick at strategic points and is water resistant down to 100 ATM - 1000 meters underwater. The large knurled screwed down crown is protected from impacts with long crown guards. The caseback is also made of Grade 1 Titanium (T35) and is screwed-on with serial number engraving.
Grade 1 Titanium T35, which is 99.8% pure, was specifically chosen by Ralf Tech for the case material as it offers ideal technical characteristics such as increased resistance and elevated ductility under extreme conditions. Grade 1 Titanium is also used in the petrochemical and engineering industries as well as in the production of aircraft because of its optimal deformability. It also offers exceptional resistance to corrosion from seawater and so is also used in marine and off-shore environments making it a natural choice for Ralf Tech! It has a density of 4.5g/cm3 compared with Stainless steels 7.9g/cm3 making it 40% lighter, a great benefit for a watch such as the WRX Space Millenium. Its bio compatibility is also far better than that of Stainless steel as it is hypoallergenic and so provides greater safety and comfort for the skin.
The caseback is sealed to the watch using an exclusive encapsulation system. This innovation guarantees optimal water-resistance. In order to secure the maintenance of WRX watches, only Ralf Tech has the specific tool to open and close the case back of new models, thus guaranteeing, revision after revision, the original water-resistance of WRX watches. Thanks in particular to this new encapsulation system and to its innovative movement, this watch will only need to be serviced every 10 years.
The 120-click unidirectional rotating bezel is made of Grade 1 Titanium (T35) with a matte black bezel insert of Ceramfine® (an innovative highly scratch-resistant alloy consisting of 92% Titanium Grade 4 and 8% ceramic). The bezel insert also has a triangle pointer with SuperLuminova® C5 insert at the 12 o'clock position. In addition, a specific surface treatment helps protect the bezel from a host of external aggressive substances such as saltwater, sweat, solvents, petrochemicals and acids making it perfectly resistant to fingerprints.The matte black composite dial with honeycomb structure is protected by a 5.9mm extra thick domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. The hands are made of 316L stainless steel with a black PVD coating and have luminescent surfaces of SuperLuminova® C5 .
The WRX Electric inaugurates a new type of movement at Ralf Tech. Developed and made in Switzerland exclusively for Ralf Tech, this new movement works according to a system of micro hybridization. It combines precision, reliability and energy savings. Built from the mechatronic base of the hybrid movement equipping the previous generations of WRX, the RTE001 movement reduces the number of moving parts and simplifies the quartz power supply as much as possible. Its autonomy can go up to 100,000 hours, i.e. almost 12 years, whereas most movements offer a power reserve of 40 hours for mechanical automatics and about 2 years for traditional quartz.
At the forefront of technology, the Ralf Tech Hybrid based movements are at the crossroads of two different mechanisms and combine the best of both of them. The Hybrid is both a quartz energy system and a self-winding mechanism. The Hybrid produces the necessary energy required for its power supply by absorbing wrist movement. This energy is then stored in an accumulator with a lifespan greater than 12 years. Working without batteries, this movement has a very low impact on the environment and can achieve extraordinary energy savings. A Ralf Tech hybrid is equipped, under its own weight, with an ultra high-speed rotor that can rotate up to 100,000 rpm, 5 times the maximum speed of a Formula 1 engine. This innovative system provides unparalleled precision. On average, Ralf Tech hybrid technology is 15 times more accurate than a traditional automatic movement.
Operating in a temperature range of use from -10°C to +55°C, the WRX's resistance to shock and vibration is exceptional. And with 12 years of power reserve, their autonomy reaches record levels. Whilst their dials make them ultra legible in all environments. These technical characteristics, validated by sea trials with the assistance of the French Navy, are the sum of all Ralf Tech’s know-how. The WRX is intrinsically a high-performance high-efficiency tool watch.
The Ralf Tech WRX comes with 2 very comfortable large 26mm straps - a black silicone strap and a CNES ballistic nylon strap - both with signed pin buckles. The watch is packaged in a NATO-approved waterproof polycarbonate Explorer carry case.
Manufactured in France, the Ralf Tech WRX Space Millenium is the essential reference “Tool Watch” for adventure professionals, whether in space or on earth.
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