Romain Jerome Eyjafjallajokull DNA - Watch Collection Contains Ash and Lava of Volcano

As if pushed to the surface from the core of the Earth, Swiss watchmaker Romain Jerome has created a wearable reminder of a relatively small, but mighty, natural disaster that disrupted air travel, stranding hundreds of thousands of European travelers, in April 2010. A relevant addition to the company´s "DNA of Famous Legends" series of watches, which is inspired by celebrated moments in history, such as the sinking of the Titanic and man´s first Moon walk, the Eyjafjallajokull DNA timepiece transforms history into art, containing actual lava and ash, spewed from the southern Icelandic volcanic eruption.

Following the eruption on April 14, 2010, air traffic was halted due to concerns over volcanic ash that rose many kilometers into the atmosphere. European air traffic was not completely restored to normal until May 2010, as the ash cloud drifted across northern Europe. The event spawned the Romain Jerome Eyjafjallajokull DNA watch. The bezel is coated with Eyjafjallajokull volcanic ash, while the dial is formed from an entire slice of lava, stabilized by a base plate of onyx. Hand-painted enamel creates an illusion of glowing lava on the dial and the minute and second hands are fashioned like airplanes, representing the downed flights. Every watch comes with a certificate of authenticity, noting its origins from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano.

Known for creating "a celebration of history on the wrist," Romain Jerome´s third of the legends series is also a one-of-a-kind. A limited edition of only 99 watches made, the Eyjafjallajokull DNA series is available in one style, with a choice of a steel case or a black steel case. It offers a mechanical self-winding movement and is adorned with a Hornback crocodile or rubber strap and a folding steel clasp.

Due to the uniqueness of its high-end historical watches, the Romain Jerome brand is followed by collectors. Along with the Eyjafjallajokull DNA watch, the "DNA of Famous Legends" series also includes the Titanic DNA watches, which incorporate sheet metal and coal dust from the Titanic; and the Moon DNA watches, which contain actual Moon dust and metal from the Apollo XI space shuttle, which propelled Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin into space for the first Moon walk. Other historical, one-of-a-kind timepieces designed by the company include a watch that integrates limestone from the city of Monaco, and a Space Invaders watch, that pays homage to the 1970s video game and also includes pieces of the Apollo XI shuttle.