TANJA: Meteorite

Name: TANJA: Meteorite
Rating: 4.91 (11 reviews)

Dhs. 3,949.00

TANJA: Where Time stood still and the World came to watch

In Darija, Morocco’s Arabic dialect, Tangier is called Tanja. Between 1925 and 1956, this city became an International Zone—neither Moroccan, French, nor Spanish. Perched where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, it operated under its own rules and drew an extraordinary mix of outsiders seeking freedom: writers escaping censorship, artists chasing light, spies and smugglers, aristocrats avoiding scandal, and exiles with nowhere else to go. Paul Bowles settled there for life, Burroughs wrote parts of Naked Lunch, and figures like Kerouac, Ginsberg, Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, Jean Genet, and Samuel Beckett passed through. Cafés like Café de Paris and Café Hafa became gathering places where multiple languages, ideas, and cultures blended into a unique, bohemian community. From this history comes MAGANA's TANJA Collection. Its familiar yet distinctive shape reflects the city’s personality, and each watch features a natural stone dial formed over millions, sometimes billions, of years. Aventurine shimmering with ancient minerals, Tiger's Eye layered over millennia, Malachite marked by rings of time, Mother-of-Pearl and Onyx shaped organically, and Meteorite born in dying stars before Earth existed. These stones are not mere decoration. They symbolize permanence and perspective. We live less than a century; the material on your wrist has existed for ages. That contrast is a reminder to value the present. Designed with a fashion designer friend of MAGANA, TANJA translates Tangier’s elegance into wearable form, with caseback engravings inspired by Moroccan geometric patterns. The message is simple: Stop postponing joy. Prioritize what truly matters—people, experiences, and moments that will not return. TANJA reflects MAGANA's philosophy: Time is the most valuable thing you possess. Spend it wisely.

Older than Earth itself, this natural meteorite began as stardust forged in exploding stars.
After traveling through the cosmos for billions of years, it finally came to rest on our planet.
Its crystalline patterns are a cosmic fingerprint, a reminder that you are wearing a piece of the universe’s earliest history.

• 316L Stainless Steel Case
• Anti-glare treated sapphire glass on both sides
• Natural Stone Dial*
• Applied indexes®
• 37MM (Diameter) × 48MM (Lug to lug)
• Lug width: 18MM
• Thickness: 8MM
• MIYOTA battery powered quartz movement
• Date indication at 3 o’clock
• Water resistance: 30M (3 ATM)
• Genuine Leather strap with Alligator pattern embossing

Climate change is real, so we follow a clear sustainability roadmap: use recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible, prioritize suppliers with strong eco practices even when they cost more, make our processes energy-efficient, donate a share of profits to climate NGOs, and champion sustainable habits in work and life. We’ve partnered with Trees for the Future to help build an Africa “Green Belt.” This is the Magana Pledge: every watch funds 212 trees via Trees.org. For every 100 watches, that’s at least 2,120 trees—sequestering ~360 kg of CO₂ each year, yielding ~340 kg of organic fruits and vegetables annually, and rehabilitating ~2,900 m² of farmland. We can’t do it alone; when you choose Magana, you’re choosing a more sustainable future.

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5 stars: 10 (91%)
4 stars: 1 (9%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

The moment I saw it, I fell in love with it. Elegant, comfortable, and a piece that elevates my collection. I love how it catches people’s eyes and opens conversations. Truly a special piece from Magana Watches!

I love the watch! The details in the dial are very well thought and the meteorite dial is beautiful

Such a great piece! I’ve been wearing it every day

I have seen the watch during the TimeZones Exhibition in Dubai and fell in love! I placed my order and I believe I should receive it by end of April 2026! I can't wait.

Once in a lifetime piece

I saved up for the Tanja Meteorite and it was completely worth it. The dial is like nothing else ancient, beautiful, and totally unique to my piece. Excellent build quality and arrived in perfect condition.

MAGANA understands what makes a watch special

The decision to use real meteorite for the Tanja collection shows MAGANA's commitment to meaningful watchmaking. The result is a watch that is both beautiful and fascinating. I wear it with enormous pride.

Billions of years in the making

I appreciate watches that have a story and nothing beats a meteorite dial for storytelling. The Tanja Meteorite is beautifully made and the dial itself is fascinating. Everyone who sees it is amazed when I explain what it is.

Out of this world literally

The idea of wearing material from space on your wrist is incredible and MAGANA executes it beautifully. The meteorite dial has a raw, cosmic beauty. Build quality is top tier. A conversation piece unlike any other.

Impressive quality, incredible material

The Tanja Meteorite arrived well-packaged with documentation explaining the meteorite material. The dial patterns are visible and fascinating. Watch quality matches the extraordinary dial very solid and well-finished.

The most special watch I've ever owned

I collect watches as a hobby and the Tanja Meteorite stands apart from everything else in my collection. The cosmic dial is genuinely unique and the quality of the watch is excellent. A true collector's piece.

A piece of the cosmos on my wrist

The Tanja Meteorite is a genuinely extraordinary watch. The Gibeon meteorite dial has patterns called Widmanstätten figures that formed over billions of years and MAGANA has turned them into a dial. The craftsmanship and quality of the case are excellent.

Unique in the truest sense of the word

Every meteorite dial is unique because every meteorite is unique. The Tanja Meteorite I received has patterns I've stared at for minutes at a time. The overall watch quality is excellent and it feels premium on the wrist.

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