The SpaceOne Worldtimer completes a trilogy of affordable, space-faring, avant-garde watches
Tom Austin- SpaceOne, the company behind the futuristic Jumping Hour, have returned with its latest creation, the Worldtimer.
- With its alien-like aesthetics, the Worldtimer features three displays with rotating discs: one for the minutes, one for the hours, and one for the world time complication.
- The SpaceOne Worldtimer is crafted in grade 5 titanium and comes in three different finishes: raw titanium, black, or metallic blue.
We’re a funny old bunch, us watch enthusiasts. We go from frothing over things like traditional complications, or stylishly executed, timeless horological masterpieces that are as rare as hen’s teeth. We can wax lyrical for hours about the subtle nuances between slightly different references of what is essentially the same watch. Or conversely, we get excited about things that are so wild in their design, they appear to be from a galaxy far, far away, barely even resembling anything like a wristwatch. As it turns out, SpaceOne are pretty good at that, and off the back of their successful UFO-like Jumping Hour and Tellurium models, have unveiled their latest piece, the Worldtimer. SpaceOne founders Guillaume Laidet and Théo Auffret have partnered once again with designer Olivier Gamiette to produce a watch with futuristic spaceship proportions, but without the intergalactic price tag.
Taking inspiration from some of the most futuristic brands around, such as Urwerk, MB&F, and De Bethune, SpaceOne has opted for a triple window display. It’s centred around a series of discs that display the hours and minutes, along with a dedicated window for coaxial discs that display the world time complication. The case sits asymmetrically on the wrist and combines brushed, polished, and sandblasted finishes.
Crafted from grade 5 titanium, there are three variations to choose from. One in raw titanium, another is blackened, and finally, if you’re feeling extra brave, there’s one with a bright blue anodised finish. Having such a bizarre shape means there are some unusual measurements to accompany it, such as the 52.7mm side-to-side length. Still, the 41.9mm lug-to-lug, along with a 15.8mm thickness, actually makes this piece strangely wearable. The recessed crown, paired with the trio of sapphire crystals, allows the watch to have a 30-metre water-resistance rating, which is quite impressive for a case this complex.
Each of the three windows has a distinct purpose, featuring rotating black discs with typical SpaceOne typography – all of which is luminous, naturally. The dials at 3 and 6 o’clock handle regular timekeeping, displaying hours and minutes, with the latter featuring a central seconds disc. The window at 9 o’clock, however, is where the watch displays its world time functionality, comprising two coaxial discs that display 24 hours and the cities of the world. I will add that this isn’t an effortless read, but I’d argue that’s true of most world timers.
Previous SpaceOne models have utilised Swiss Soprod movements, paired with bespoke modules to display the time in the brand’s distinctive style. The Worldtimer sticks to the same recipe, equipped with an automatic Soprod P024, coupled to an in-house developed world time complication. The Soprod P024 is an accurate and reliable workhorse of a calibre, despite not being the prettiest – which is largely irrelevant as the Worldtimer hides it behind a solid case back anyway.
Its thickness also matches that of the ETA 2824 at 4.6mm, so most of the watch’s bulk must come from the additional world time complication and complex case design. The large proportions, sadly, aren’t due to a larger barrel, as the Worldtimer is only bestowed with 38 hours of power reserve. At this price point, it’s difficult to expect truly interstellar tech specs, but if I had to nitpick, a watch of this size and function probably should be seeing a touch more, but that’s what you get with an off-the-shelf movement. However, at least all of the world time functions are adjusted via the crown, which keeps things tidy.
Each variation of the Worldtimer comes fitted with the same strap, made of black tactical fabric, lined with black leather, and closed with a titanium buckle that matches the case. It’s a look that maintains the contemporary feel of the watch and is consistent with the rest of the SpaceOne range, apart from some of the earlier Jumping Hours models, which arrived on an orange rubber strap. There are, however, some bespoke rubber options in SpaceOne’s catalogue from strap masters Delugs that are worth exploring, and don’t add too much cost to an already well-priced watch.
SpaceOne Worldtimer price and availability
The SpaceOne Worldtimer is available for pre-orders from the 26th June 2025, directly from SpaceOne, with the first batch of 600 watches being delivered before the end of 2025. Price: €2,700 (excl. VAT)
| Brand | SpaceOne |
| Model | Worldtimer |
| Case Dimensions | 52.7mm (W) x 15.88mm (T) X 41.9mm (LTL) |
| Case Material | Grade 5 titanium |
| Water Resistance | 30 metres |
| Crystal(s) | Three sapphire crystals on front |
| Dial | Black coaxial discs, case in titanium, black, or blue |
| Lug Width | 22mm |
| Strap | Black tactical fabric, case-matching titanium buckle |
| Movement | Soprod P024 with in-house-developed world time module, automatic |
| Power Reserve | 38 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, 24-hour indicator, world time |
| Availability | Open to pre-orders from 26th June 2025 |
| Price | €2,700 (excl. VAT) |