Knis launches a 100-piece fifth-anniversary meteorite watch
Knis marks its fifth anniversary with a 100-piece automatic watch featuring a genuine Muonionalusta meteorite dial.
Japanese watchmaker Knis has launched a fifth-anniversary automatic watch with a dial made from genuine Muonionalusta meteorite. The rose-gold-coloured KN001-MTRGLM is limited to 100 individually numbered pieces and is listed by Knis at ¥108,900 in Japan.12
Muonionalusta meteorite is known for the Widmanstätten pattern created by the extremely slow cooling of iron-rich material. Because the structure varies across the meteorite, each dial has its own intersecting crystalline pattern rather than a uniform printed texture.12
A compact meteorite watch
The watch uses a 38mm stainless-steel case that is about 11mm thick and weighs approximately 73g. Its sapphire crystal has anti-reflective coating, while the caseback is both screw-in and see-through. Knis specifies 10 ATM water resistance, a folding clasp and a one-year manufacturer warranty.2
Inside is Miyota's Calibre 8215 automatic movement, which also supports manual winding. Knis lists a maximum power reserve of 42 hours and a hacking-seconds function, allowing the seconds hand to stop while the time is being set. Assembly takes place in Japan.12
The product page pairs the meteorite dial with a rose-gold-coloured case and an alligator-leather strap. Knis says the model is available through its online store and Sanjo Teramachi flagship shop in Kyoto, although stock and international delivery terms can change.2
A five-year anniversary edition
Knis describes the watch as a return to the meteorite design that helped establish the brand five years ago. The anniversary model combines that material with a more decorative case finish, and each watch carries an individual serial number identifying its place in the 100-piece run.2
The manufacturer also lists the watch on its UK storefront at £622 with free international DHL shipping, according to Notebookcheck's report. That price may vary by market, taxes and stock status, so prospective buyers should use the official product page for the current figure.1
Our opinion
Knis is leaning into the one detail that makes this watch genuinely different rather than merely dressing up a familiar automatic: the dial is the story. The meteorite's natural pattern means the limited-edition claim has a visible reason behind it, while the 38mm case keeps the design relatively restrained. The 100-piece run and the official listing are clear; what remains less clear to overseas buyers is how long stock will last once the anniversary attention arrives.