Last month, we shared the exciting news that H. Moser & Cie. timepieces would soon be joining our ensemble of luxury watch brands. It is our pleasure to now announce the arrival of these very rare timepieces at the boutique.
Today, we shine the spotlight on five H. Moser & Cie. arrivals from across the Endeavour, Pioneer and Streamliner collections. Discover the details of these timepieces below, and continue scrolling to view the full list of watches now available at our salon.
Endeavour Centre Seconds Concept Lime Green
Retail Price: $46,250
In a 40 mm steel case with an automatic movement, the Endeavour Centre Seconds Concept Lime Green combines the classic elegance of a 3-hand watch with a perfectly balanced aesthetic and striking charisma. H. Moser & Cie.’s fumé dials pay tribute to the art of enamelling, imbuing this age-old technique with a modern sensibility.
Starting with a pattern engrained onto a gold base, as if hammered, three different colour pigments are washed, finely crushed, then applied to create an ombré effect. It takes approximately one hour of careful work for the master enameller to painstakingly apply the pigments, adding them one by one so that the colours oxidise and meld together when heated in the furnace, without any pixellation.
In total, a translucent "Grand Feu" enamel dial must be fired 12 times to create the signature H. Moser & Cie. fumé effect. Each dial is unique. The finish is remarkable; resolutely contemporary, with a particularly striking texture and an intense hue, christened Lime Green, that the Schaffhausen-based manufacture lets speak for itself, with no logo or indices.
At the heart of this timepiece beats the HMC 200 automatic calibre. This movement, entirely designed, developed and produced in-house, is equipped with a regulating organ manufactured by H. Moser & Cie.'s sister company, Precision Engineering AG, and comprises a double hairspring, instantly identifiable thanks to the purple seconds hand and to the blue balance bridge. Decorated with the famous Moser double stripes, the calibre HMC 200 features a large, engraved oscillating weight and guarantees a power reserve of at least 3 days.
A grey kudu leather strap lends the final touch of elegance to this bold cocktail: fresh, offbeat, with a truly modern sensibility.
Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton
Retail Price: $146,150
Three-dimensional power. This is what will strike you when first seeing the Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton from H. Moser & Cie. With this skeleton model, the Schaffhausen-based Manufacture has taken a new approach to its cylindrical tourbillon movement, which applies the principles of H. Moser & Cie.'s expertise in this area.
Under a slightly domed sapphire crystal, reflected in the curve of the sub-dial featuring Globolight® inserts, the one-minute flying tourbillon equipped with a cylindrical hairspring is especially eye-catching. Without a doubt, this is a dramatic, sculptural piece, but one which can be worn every day thanks to its balanced proportions and water-resistance up to 12 ATM.
A skeleton model of the HMC 811 calibre is used here, on both the front and the reverse side, where a large, gold and fully open rotor oscillates. The beauty of this movement is further enhanced by the lightness of the flying tourbillon, which twirls gracefully under the sapphire crystal.
The Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton represents an important step for H. Moser & Cie., as it enters the skeleton watch segment and defines its own principles for this type of watchmaking.
Pioneer Tourbillon
Retail Price: $92,350
With its impressive "Arctic Blue" dial, the Pioneer Tourbillon is a breath of fresh air. Striking and radiant, the dial features the brand logo at 12 o'clock, set in transparent lacquer for a minimalist look, like a secret signature subtly revealed. A genuine work of art, it enhances the 40mm steel case, which is perfectly at home on land and underwater to 12 ATM.
Ready to take on any situation, the Pioneer is designed for grabbing life with both hands, emphasising legibility and comfort in a contemporary understated style. In addition to its faceted applique indices topped with Super-LumiNova® dots, this model has leaf-shaped hands which are also filled with Super-LumiNova®.
At the heart of this timepiece beats a true marvel of ingenuity. Designed and produced in- house by Precision Engineering AG, the HMC 804 automatic Manufacture calibre is equipped with a double hairspring. Thanks to this pair of perfectly matched hairsprings, the movement of the point of gravity on each spring when it expands is corrected, significantly improving accuracy and isochronism in continual pursuit of perfection. In addition, the paired hairsprings also reduce the effect of friction normally experienced with a single hairspring, improving isochronism.
Finally, thanks to its unique design, the tourbillon is an interchangeable module, assembled and regulated independently of the movement via a simple Plug & Play system which allows for easy servicing. The result is a tourbillon better adapted to the needs of users in an era in which we jump from work to the gym, then home to family.
The Pioneer Tourbillon Arctic Blue is perfect for our modern way of life, effortlessly combining aesthetics, elegance and modernity.
Streamliner Flyback Chronograph
Retail Price: $83,250
The Streamliner Flyback Chronograph Automatic Funky Blue 2.0 model is an evolution of the first two chronographs released by H. Moser & Cie. The 2.0 possesses the same qualities, with certain key elements of the brand's DNA updated, such as the transparent lacquer logo which adorns its Funky Blue fumé dial. Like a secret signature, it is a subtle reminder of the pre-eminence of the product.
The brand must take a back seat to its creations, with H. Moser & Cie. remaining synonymous with minimalism, refined elegance and understatement. The rest of the aesthetic features and functions of the Streamliner Flyback Chronograph Automatic Funky Blue 2.0 remain unchanged. It is still water-resistant to 12 ATM and the chronograph function can be used on land and under water. Designed as a veritable sculpture, its case has harmonious proportions and beautiful aerodynamics, which continue into its integrated steel bracelet.
On the movement side, this automatic chronograph with a central display and flyback function on the minutes and seconds is equipped with one of the best chronograph calibres ever designed. This movement was developed by AGENHOR, one of H. Moser & Cie.'s partner companies, with a focus on minimalism and legibility.
Visible through the sapphire case-back, the calibre HMC 907 features a highly contemporary finish, with the traditional Moser stripes angled at 45° and anthracite grey rhodium-plating on the bridges and main plate. The oscillating weight has been placed between the movement and the dial to allow the operation of the chronograph and its column wheel to be admired.
The epitome of fluidity, with its geometric lines and dynamic forms, the Streamliner collection has perfectly rounded curves which evoke the very first high-speed trains from the Twenties and Thirties whose name it adopts.
Streamliner Tourbillon
Retail Price: $201,650
Minimalist, ultra-modern and timeless: H. Moser & Cie. presents the Streamliner Tourbillon Vantablack®.
The deep black of the Vantablack® dial is highlighted by the 5N red gold, with its vertical brushed finish alternating with polished lines. The contrast between the two materials is further accentuated by the red gold indices which punctuate the dial, its blacker than black surface pierced by these rays of light. H. Moser & Cie. has achieved a real technical feat in fixing these indices from the back so that, depending on the angle, they appear or disappear against the Vantablack®, this innovative material created in 2012 which the Manufacture has grown to love and has learned to master over the years.
Reputed to be the darkest substance in existence, this super-black Vantablack® coating is used in astrophysics for telescopes and by the military as thermal camouflage, to increase the stealth level of certain equipment, or in civil contexts for solar panels. It is composed of juxtaposed carbon nanostructures. When a photon hits Vantablack®, this material absorbs 99.965% of the light. As our eyes need reflected light to perceive what we are looking at, Vantablack® is perceived as the absence of matter. H. Moser & Cie. had to put a structure in place and develop special processes to successfully work with this material, which is perfectly protected once behind the sapphire crystal.
Seemingly floating in the middle of a black hole, the one-minute flying tourbillon positioned at six o'clock comes to life as the driving force behind this exceptional timepiece. Like the Pioneer Tourbillon, this marvel of ingenuity is powered by calibre HMC 804 calibre.
Packed with state-of-the-art technology, the Streamliner Tourbillon Vantablack® model is an understated powerhouse, a timepiece to be enjoyed to the full.
Now Available at J Farren-Price
A magnificent selection of H. Moser & Cie. timepieces are now available for purchase at J Farren-Price, Sydney.
For all our dedicated watch connoisseurs, a timepiece from H. Moser & Cie. is a must have for your collection. Discover more available models below and enquire online to speak with our professional sales team.