Daniel Gorman DG0132 Gravity Series Planet Watch – Sci-Fi Dial, Silicone Strap, 43mm

Daniel Gorman DG0132 Gravity Series Planet Watch – Sci-Fi Dial, Silicone Strap, 43mm

The Daniel Gorman DG0132 Gravity Series is a planet-themed sci-fi watch with an unconventional display — a small ball indicates the hour as it moves around a circular track, while the minute is shown through a separate window on the right side of the dial. A raised glass dome on the dial face carries the planet-inspired colour theme. Seiko VX32E quartz movement base. Copper case, silicone strap with pin buckle. Luminous detailing. 43mm wide, 52mm tall, 12mm thick, 104g, 3ATM water resistance. Available in Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus colour themes.

Key Specifications

Unconventional Display — Hour Ball and Minute Window

The DG0132 does not use a standard hand-based time display. Instead, a small ball-shaped indicator moves around a circular track to show the hour, while the minute is displayed separately through a window on the right side of the dial. This dual-reading system takes longer to learn than a traditional analog face — expect a short adjustment period before reading the time becomes quick and automatic.

The display mechanism is built into a custom dial module engineered around a Seiko VX32E quartz base movement — a genuine Japanese three-hand quartz caliber. The VX32E provides the core timekeeping accuracy; the visible hour ball and minute window are part of the watch’s custom dial engineering layered on top of the base movement.

Sci-Fi Case and Raised Planet Dome

The case uses an angular “shell” design intended to evoke a space exploration instrument panel — sharp edges, raised sections framing the dial, and a three-dimensional glass dome at the centre carrying the planet colour theme for the selected variant. At 43mm wide and 52mm tall the case has an asymmetric footprint rather than a standard round profile, giving it a structured, technical wrist presence.

Copper Case

The case is copper — a material choice distinct from the stainless steel or alloy used across most watches in this category. Copper has a natural reddish-brown tone that may patina or change colour slightly with exposure to skin oils, moisture, and air over time, similar to copper jewellery. This patina is a natural characteristic of copper rather than a defect.

Seiko VX32E Movement

The VX32E is a genuine Seiko Epson quartz movement — a 10.5 ligne, three-hand caliber (hour, minute, sweep second) originally designed with a date function, with a typical accuracy of approximately ±20 seconds per month. It is a widely used, low-cost, reliable quartz base used across many fashion and novelty watch brands. On the DG0132 it functions as the underlying timekeeping engine for the custom hour-ball and minute-window display module.

Silicone Strap

Ribbed-texture silicone strap with a pin buckle closure. Silicone is flexible, easy to clean, and suited to active or sport-casual wear. Wearing length adjusts from 175mm to 230mm. Strap width 20mm.

3ATM Water Resistance

Rated 3ATM / 30M — suitable for splash exposure, rain, and handwashing. Not suitable for swimming, showering, hot water, or steam.

Planet Colour Variants

Mars — grey case with orange/red accents and a red-toned glass planet dome. The strongest warm contrast in the range.

Jupiter — grey-toned case with a softer planet colour theme. The calmest and most muted of the four.

Saturn — darker case with a lighter strap and Saturn-inspired tan/gold dial accents.

Uranus — dark case with blue/green cool-toned accents and a Uranus-style planet dome. The most modern sci-fi colour combination.

Who This Watch Is For

The DG0132 suits buyers who want a genuinely different watch-wearing experience — a non-traditional display mechanism, a bold sci-fi case design, and a planet exploration theme. It is a statement and conversation piece rather than a practical everyday-legibility watch; the learning curve on the hour-ball/minute-window display is a real consideration for buyers who want to glance and read time instantly.

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FAQ

How do I read the time on this watch? A small ball moves around a circular track on the dial to indicate the hour. The minute is shown separately through a window on the right side of the dial. Reading both elements together gives the full time. This takes some practice compared to a standard hand-based dial.

What movement powers this watch? A Seiko VX32E quartz base movement — a genuine Japanese three-hand caliber. The custom hour-ball and minute-window display is built as a dial module on top of this base movement; the VX32E itself is a standard quartz movement and does not natively produce this display format.

Will the copper case change colour over time? Yes — copper naturally develops a patina with exposure to skin oils, moisture, and air, similar to copper jewellery. This is a normal characteristic of the material, not a manufacturing defect.

Is it waterproof for swimming? No — 3ATM / 30M is splash and handwashing protection only.

What size is the watch? 43mm wide, 52mm tall (non-round case), 12mm thick, 104g. A large and structured watch with a noticeable wrist presence.

Which planet variant is most popular? Mars has the strongest visual contrast and is typically the most eye-catching. Uranus offers the most distinctive modern colour palette for buyers who want something less conventional.