Biatec Majestic - Ivan Bella - LIMITED EDITION 100 pcs
A tribut to the Slovak cosmonaut
It was February 20, 1999. The Baikonur Cosmodrome was preparing for another historic mission. But this time, among the cosmonauts was a man carrying the Slovak flag into space – Col. GS, Ret. M.Eng Ivan BELLA, the first and so far the only Slovak cosmonaut.
His flight took place as part of the Štefánik mission, named after a prominent Slovak figure who played a key role in the birth of modern aviation and astronomy in Slovakia. Bella became a crew member of Soyuz TM-29, embarking on an eight-day journey to the Mir orbital station alongside Russian and French cosmonauts.
After a demanding launch and two days of flight, the crew docked with Mir. At that time, the station was the largest human-made structure in space, serving as a laboratory for various scientific experiments. Ivan Bella immediately began working on six Slovak scientific projects that were part of the mission. The most significant was the "Endotest" experiment, which examined the human body's response to stress and strain under microgravity conditions. The most well-known was the "Quail" experiment, where Bella tested the possibility of raising Japanese quails in space – an experiment aimed at exploring how humans might secure food for long-term space missions in the future.
After successfully completing his mission, on February 28, 1999, Ivan Bella returned to Earth aboard the Soyuz TM-28 module. He spent precisely 7 days, 21 hours, 56 minutes, and 19 seconds in space, orbiting Earth 125 times.
The Štefánik mission was not only a technological and scientific success but also a symbol that Slovakia, despite being a small country, has the capability and ambition to participate in major space projects. Ivan Bella became a role model for younger generations, reminding the world that Slovakia has left its mark not only in space but also here on Earth.
A Story of Courage and Success in Space
"From Slovakia to the Stars: A Journey of Triumph"
Twenty-six years ago, Ivan Bella became the first Slovak cosmonaut, forever etching Slovakia’s name in the history of space exploration. As a tribute to this extraordinary achievement, we have created a limited edition of the Biatec Majestic - Ivan Bella LE watch, produced in only 100 pieces.
This timepiece is a true collector’s gem. Its uniqueness is accentuated by a dial crafted from aventurine, a rare stone that, with its sparkling reflections, resembles the infinite universe. Aventurine is extremely challenging to process, especially at a thickness of just 0.2 mm, but the result is worth it – capturing the beauty and mystery of the cosmos into which Ivan Bella ventured.
The Biatec Majestic - Ivan Bella LE is more than just a watch. It is a reminder of courage, achievement, and national pride.
This exceptional limited edition is now available for pre-order at a special early-bird price.
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UNIQUE WATCH WITH UNIQUE features
Two leather straps included!
A detail that will captivate every space enthusiast is a cosmonaut at the tip of the seconds hand, who orbits ‘in space’ as the hand moves. The watch dial also features an authentic copy of Ivan Bella’s signature, further emphasizing its exclusivity.
The case back holds yet another extraordinary element – a unique aventurine ring printed with the limited edition number and the date of Ivan Bella’s spaceflight.
Every owner of this exclusive edition will receive the watch on a black genuine alligator leather strap and will also receive an additional leather strap in the colors of the Slovak tricolor, along with a personally signed photograph with Ivan Bella, making them a part of a story that transcends the boundaries of Earth.
*Additionally, an original metal bracelet is available for purchase separately.
Ring from real aventurine
The aventurine ring beneath the caseback is not only visually striking but also features the unique number of the limited edition watch, ranging from 01 to 100.
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Technical specifications
EXCEPTIONAL DURABILITY WITH NANTEC TECHNOLOGY
Thanks to our NanTec technology, this watch will resist tough treatment with ease. This technology ensures that your watch case will be nice and shiny even after several years of use. NanTec boasts an unprecedented Vickers Hardness of 600. This extra hardness allows for far more scratch resistance and wear comparing to standard stainless steel watches with Vickers Hardness of 200.
Case
- 316L stainless steel case with NanTec coating (Vickers Hardness of 600)
- Brushed and polished finish
- Front sapphire glass with both sides antireflective coating
- See-through Sapphire crystal back with inner antireflective coating
- Caseback sealed with 4 screws
- Aventurine ring with unique number of the limited edition
- Sealing resistable against chemicals
- Big onion crown with Biatec logo
- Width: 40.00 mm without crown, 44.40 mm with crown
- 48.00 mm lug to lug distance
- Thickness: 11.15 mm
- Lug width: 20 mm
Dial
- Blue aventurine stone dial
- 3D applied silver indexes
- Silver polished hands, unique second hand with astronaut on the tip
- Authentic signature of Ivan Bella on the dial
Strap
- Genuine alligator leather in black color with matching stitching. One additional white strap with blue stitching and blue and red putters.
- High resistance against scratches and water
- Medium thickness: 4.80 mm
- Length: 118.00 mm (long side), 80.00 mm (short side)
- 316L stainless steel buckle with Biatec logo
Water resistance
- 100 meters, 10 atm
Movement
Swiss Made automatic movement Sellita SW200-1 TOP
Brochure_technique-SW200-1_39.pdf
Features
- Self-winding
- Fully decorated with perelage and blue screws
- Custom made rotor with circular pattern by Biatec
- Vibrations per hour: 28.800
- Frequency: 4Hz
- Jewels: 26
- Hacking system
- Shock-absorber Incabloc
Power reserve
- ~41 hours
Production time frame
Design of the watch
After weeks of work spent on the design, we finally arrived to the final stage and approved the final form of the watch.
27.8.2024Technical drawings
We have finished work on the technical drawings of the watch.
23.9.2024Mass production started
We have started the mass production of the watch.
10.1.2025Preorders available
We are starting preorders and reservations of limited edition numbers. The very same day that Ivan Bella flew into space
20.2.2025Assembly
We should have all the components ready so we can start assembly of the watches.
29.5.2025Delivery
We will do our utmost to deliver all the watches on time.
10.6.2025