For those in the know, it takes just a glance at an incredible sunburst fumé dial to recognize it as the work of H Moser & Cie. The independent Swiss brand - known not only for impeccable craftsmanship but also for being a bit of an enfant terrible for its antics, such as poking fun at the industry by making spoof watches - has mastered the art form. Fumé dials in its Concept pieces lack both logos and indexes, as adding them would detract from the dial's beauty. This year, H Moser deemed something worthy of interrupting its dial: the Endeavour Tourbillon Concept showcases a 60-second flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock, housed in a steel case. Pairing steel with a tourbillon is classic H Moser: irreverent and provocative. This new in-house movement features a module tourbillon, which allows for easier servicing, as it is regulated independently from the rest of the movement and can be removed. It has a three-day power reserve and uses a double flat hairspring for improved accuracy. The firm also introduced a new color to the fumé dials in its Venturer collection. Blue Lagoon, a dreamy aqua, recalls the ocean in the tropics. Also in its Concept series, it has a clean dial with only the hour and minute hands. The white gold makes an especially striking contrast.
Details
Company | H. Moser & Cie |
Price ($) | 63,000 |
Price range | < $100,000 |
Gender | Unspecified |
Case | Round |
Complications | Hours Minutes Tourbillon |
Tourbillon | Flying Tourbillon |
Movement | Automatic |
Power Reserve Range (hours) | 49 - 72 |
Power Reserve | 72 hours |
Case Size | Large (>39mm) |
Case Diameter (mm) | 42 |
Case Height (mm) | 12 |
Case Back | Open |
Case Colour | Stainless Steel |
Case Material | Stainless Steel |
Dial Colour | Colourful |
Limited Edition | Limited edition |
Caliber | HMC 804 |
Reference Number | 1804-1200 |
Ambition is the founding principle of H. Moser & Cie, the brand having been conceived by a young entrepreneur in 1828. Henrich Moser not only learned the watchmaking craft from his forefathers, but helped with the industrialization of Schaffhausen, building the first Swiss dam featuring hydro-mechanical turbines. This revolutionary approach to mechanism transpires in his timepieces to date, as they continue to showcase his commitment to technological innovation.From the brand's Streamliner collection that wields Henrich Moser's command of water to produce a high-quality and ergonomic timepiece with a 12 ATM resistance to water, to the multi-dimensionality of its Heritage collection, horology is honored by the endeavors of H. Moser & Cie. Following collaboration with MB&F, the brand also developed its own one-minute flying tourbillon movement, resulting in the launch of the Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon in 2022.