Founded in 2004, Romain Jerome redefined horological storytelling through timepieces embedded with fragments of iconic history, such as steel salvaged from the Titanic, lunar material from NASA’s Apollo 11 mission, and volcanic rock from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull eruption. Under CEO Manuel Emch (2009–2017), the brand expanded into pop culture collaborations, producing bold, steampunk-inspired designs like the Space Invaders and Batman-DNA collections. Characterized by oxidized finishes, arrow-tipped hands, and oversized cases, these limited-edition watches appeal to collectors seeking wearable art with provenance.