Romain Jerome is a talented and renowned watch maker based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Titanic DNA promises to be the first collection of watches made in tribute to a historical event. There has been no release as yet on what the next theme or event will be.

In (early) commemoration of the 100 year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, Jerome is releasing 2012 luxury timepieces known as Titanic DNA.

The DNA in the Titanic DNA name refers to the salvaged steel from the Titanic wreckage that was used in making the watches. The watch pictured to the right is the model that uses rusted steel from the Titanic as the bezel. The other element used from the Titanic is recovered coal. The coal (in addition to other materials) gives the dial its black color. The shape of the minute and hour hands are made in the likeness of the anchor from the famed ship.

Details for the Exteme Rusted Steel Version:

• Bezel made of extreme rusted steel forged with authentic parts of the Titanic.
• Case made of titanium and blackened steel.
• Black dial integrating recovered coal from the Titanic.
• La Joux-Perret movement. Small second at 9 o'clock.
• Diameter 46 mm. Black paws with titanium screws.
• Can be set with brilliant or trapeze-cut diamonds.
• Limited edition.

Technical data: Titanic-DNA - extreme rusted steel version:

• Movement: Movement La Joux-Perret 8235
• Number of jewels: 24 rubies
• Power reserve > 42 hours
• Frequency: 28'800 vibration/hour
• Case: Steel and titanium. Diameter 46 mm.
• Horns: Blackened satin-finished steel. Can be set with brilliant or trapeze-cut diamonds
• Horn insert: Blackened satin-finished steel
• Back: Hand engraved medallion by Kees Engelbarts. Can be personalized a posteriori
• Water-resistant: 5 Atm.
• Strap: Rubber or Crocodile Hornback skin
• Buckle: Satin-finished steel ardillon buckle

There are 10 different watches in the Titanic DNA collection (no data is available on how many of each watch will be made). The prices range from $7800 - $173,00 USD depending on the model, precious metals, and gems the watch is made with.

Titanic-DNA - Pink Gold Version

• Caliber: Mouvement La Joux Perret 8235
• Number of jewels: 24 rubies
• Power reserve: > 42 hours
• Frequence: 28'800 vibration/hour
• Case: Polished pink gold 5N, titanium and composite materials
• Diameter 44.5 mm.
• Paws: Polished pink gold 5N with titanium screws
• Dial: Black with recovered coal from the wreckage
• Small second at 9h reminds of Titanic steam counters
• Steel hands: Inspired both by Poseidon's trident as well as Titanic's anchor
• Bezel: Satin-finished pink gold 5N. Can be set with brilliant-cut or trapeze-cut diamonds
• Back case: Hand engraved medallion by Kees Engelbarts. Can be personalized à posteriori
• Water-resistance: 5 Atm.
• Strap: Rubber or Crocodile Hornback skin
• Buckle: Pink gold ardillon buckle

Titanic-DNA - White Gold Version:

• Caliber: Mouvement La Joux Perret 8235
• Number of jewels: 24 rubies
• Power reserve: > 42 hours
• Frequence: 28'800 vibration/hour
• Case: Polished white gold, titanium and composite materials
• Diameter 44.5 mm.
• Paws: Ceramic with titanium screws
• Dial: Black with recovered coal from the wreckage
• Small second at 9h reminds of Titanic steam counters
• Steel hands: Inspired both by Poseidon's trident as well as Titanic's anchor
• Bezel: Polished white gold. Can be set with brilliant-cut or trapeze-cut diamonds
• Back case: Hand engraved medallion by Kees Engelbarts. Can be personalized à posteriori
• Water-resistance: 5 Atm.
• Strap: Rubber or Crocodile Hornback skin
• Buckle: White gold ardillon buckle
• Limited edition: 2'012 pieces (2012 is the year of the renaissance of the ocean liner Titanic II)