11
September
2024
We are
thrilled to announce that Spacemanic is part of a remarkable project that
blends the rich history of Czech watchmaking with cutting-edge technology and
scientific exploration. In collaboration with the observatory in Ústí nad Labem, Gallery Artslimit, Observatory and Planetarium Prague, and the iconic Czech watchmaker PRIM,
we are set to launch a special edition of Prim watch into the stratosphere
using a high-altitude balloon.
The
project, named Primdovesmiru.cz, seeks to revive the legacy of Czech
watchmaking while advancing scientific research through a stratospheric
mission. The centerpiece of the project is the exclusive PRIM Tycho Brahe
Kosmos watch, designed to honor both the scientific and watchmaking
traditions of the Czech Republic. This watch features engraved star positions
from 1949 – a symbolic year marking a significant era in Czech watchmaking
tradition.
Spacemanic
will handle the technical aspects of ensuring the watch’s safe ascent into the
stratosphere. The high-altitude balloon will carry the watch over 30
kilometers above the Earth's surface, subjecting it to extreme conditions,
which will serve as a testament to the durability and craftsmanship of the
watch as well as the technology behind it.
This
project is closely tied to the restoration of the Ústí nad Labem Observatory,
which was founded in 1929 and once served as a hub for astronomical and
meteorological research. Unfortunately, the observatory’s activities were
disrupted in 1945, and it remained dormant for 79 years. Thanks to the efforts
of many dedicated volunteers, the restoration of the observatory is now
underway, intending to revive its original mission of scientific observation
and public education.
Primdovesmiru.cz
is one of the flagship initiatives that aims to restore the observatory's role
in scientific exploration. Through partnerships with renowned Czech and Slovak
entities, including Spacemanic, the project has garnered national attention and
local community support, furthering its progress and impact.
The project
will culminate in the auction of the PRIM Tycho Brahe Kosmos watch,
which will end on September 22, 2024. Proceeds from the auction will go
towards funding further restoration efforts of the observatory and enhancing
its scientific activities. This auction presents a unique opportunity for
collectors and horology enthusiasts to own a piece of history that has
literally touched the sky.
Spacemanic
is proud to support a project that not only celebrates history and science but
also demonstrates how innovative technology can inspire future generations of
scientists and engineers. As Daniela Jović, CCO of Spacemanic, aptly put
it: “We are proud to contribute to launching these watches into the
stratosphere. The restoration of the observatory is a project with deep
significance, and we fully support it.”
The
Primdovesmiru.cz project exemplifies how the past and future can be seamlessly
intertwined, showcasing the incredible potential of technology to ignite
interest in science and education.