MIH Gaïa Series I

If you're not familiar with the original MIH watch, it was the brainchild of one of the greatest minds in watchmaking, Ludwig Oechslin, who together with Beat Weinmann and Christian Gafner to help fund the upkeep and running of the Musée International d‘Horlogerie (MIH). Fourteen years later, the MIH released their second watch, known as the Gaia.

Again, the second MIH watch is a collaboration piece, bringing together manufacturers from their surrounding areas. Designed by Atelier XJC/Xavier Perrenoud, with an automatic SW400 movement from Sellita, a stainless steel case from Stila SA, a display from Jean Singer & Cie., a strap from Brasport SA, and a clasp from Cornu & Cie.

Simpler in its mechanical structure than the original MIH watch, this Gaia is all about design. The spectacular 39mm steel case uses brushing a polishing masterfully, and when combined with its thicker-than-wire-lug type setup creates a case unlike any other. It comes in at under 10mm thick as well, so very wearable and quite elegant on the wrist. It houses a deep blue PVD treated dial with central minutes display, and a Rhodium plated hour disc to create a lovely sense of depth, and looks amazing in person. Flip it over and you'll see a window into the movement, with an oscillating weight engraved with “Musée international d’horlogerie” visible in certain positions. Very cool.

This particular piece was first delivered in January 2021 and present sin TZ Near Mint condition. Shows barely any hints of use other than perhaps the lightest of swirlies and hairlines. Please see images for full condition details.

Comes with box, instruction and warranty booklet, and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

Limited to 200 pieces, here's your chance to pick up a near-new example.

Brand: MIH

Model #: Gaïa Series I

Year: 2021

Case Material: Steel

Case details: 39mm

Movement: Automatic Sellita SW400

Dial: Blue

Paraphernalia: Box, instruction and warranty booklet, and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

TZ Grading: Near Mint

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BONUS Watch Vault leather watch pouch with each watch purchased directly from our website. If you’d like a specific colour please let us know at checkout, otherwise one will be selected at random and included with your watch.