Since its inception, London-based independent brand Isotope has refused to play by horology’s conventional rules. Known for bold sculptural cases and unconventional complications, founder José Miranda has turned his gaze toward the cosmos with his latest creation: the Isotope OVNI Jumping Disc The Martian Watch.
Priced at £2,650, this retro-futuristic timepiece combines space-age imagination with serious Swiss mechanical clout, capturing the mystery of Mars on the wrist.
A Martian Horizon Under a Doughnut Sapphire
Visually, “The Martian” pays direct homage to the ochre deserts and dust-filled skies of our neighbouring planet.
The focal point is a warm, polished dégradé dial that smoothly transitions from a deep burnt orange at its centre to a soft golden yellow along its outer perimeter.
Framing this extraterrestrial scene is a 40mm x 40mm horizontal-brushed 904L stainless steel case—a premium alloy more commonly associated with ultra-luxury houses—topped with Isotope’s signature doughnut-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
* Case: 40 × 40 mm (Horizontal-Brushed 904L Stainless Steel)
* Crystal: Doughnut-Shaped Sapphire w/ Anti-Reflective Coating
* Crown: Bullhead-Style Pull-Out Crown at 12 o’clock
* Strap: 20/18 mm Quick-Release Orange FKM Rubber w/ Spring-Loaded Clasp
* Water Resistance: 30 Metres / 3 ATM
Adding to its saucer-like “OVNI” profile (taking its name from the French acronym for UFO) is a distinctive pull-out crown positioned at 12 o’clock.
This symmetrical bullhead layout reinforces the watch’s sculptural, otherworldly aesthetic while protecting the crown from accidental wrist impact.
Swiss Engineering Meets a Proprietary Complication
Beneath the dial, the timepiece trades traditional hour hands for Isotope’s proprietary Jumping Disc module.
The hour is displayed via a lightweight aluminium disc finished with bespoke numerals and filled with Super-LumiNova®, gliding beneath the crystal like a satellite in silent orbit.
A single central minute hand sweeps across the outer track, ensuring effortless legibility day or night.
“By pairing an exclusive jumping disc complication with La Joux-Perret’s G101 Soigné calibre, Isotope elevates a fun sci-fi concept into a piece of serious independent horology.”
Powering the watch is the Swiss-made La Joux-Perret G101 Soigné automatic movement. Ticking at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) across 24 jewels, this high-grade calibre offers a generous 68-hour power reserve.
The base movement is regulated to an impressive ±7 seconds per day in four positions prior to assembly, providing exceptional stability even with the additional energy draw required to drive the jumping disc mechanism.
Space-Age Ergonomics & Collector Appeal
Flipping the watch reveals an OVNI-engraved screw-down exhibition rotor caseback, offering an unobstructed view of the decorated La Joux-Perret mechanics inside.
Despite its imposing visual presence, the 13.9mm case height and integrated geometry ensure the watch sits surprisingly flush against the wrist.
| Specification | Technical Detail |
| Retail Price | £2,650 GBP |
| Movement | La Joux-Perret G101 Soigné Automatic |
| Complication | Proprietary Isotope Jumping Disc Module |
| Power Reserve | 68 Hours (28,800 vph / 4 Hz) |
| Dial Finish | Burnt Orange to Yellow Dégradé w/ Super-LumiNova |
Paired with a vibrant orange 20/18mm quick-release FKM rubber strap and a custom spring-loaded clasp, the watch delivers maximum comfort for everyday wear. At £2,650, the Isotope OVNI Jumping Disc The Martian Watch stands out as a triumph of modern independent watchmaking—a bold, beautifully finished piece that translates human curiosity about distant worlds into an engaging wrist-borne object.
