Ventana Automatic Missile Command is a limited-edition mechanical watch created through a collaboration between Nubeo and Atari. The 50mm timepiece translates visual elements from the 1980 arcade game into a layered dial featuring pixelated missile trails, fighter jet graphics, radar rings, and a score display positioned at 12 o’clock. A multi-disc construction creates depth across the dial, while custom hour, minute, and second hand designs reference the game's targeting and defense systems. The watch is powered by a Miyota 8215 automatic movement and is offered in five colorways, each limited to 100 individually numbered pieces.
The design incorporates Super-LumiNova across the entire dial, transforming the colorful daytime display into a monochrome green presentation inspired by the glow of vintage CRT screens. An exhibition caseback reveals the automatic movement and features original Missile Command arcade cabinet artwork.
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