H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Pop Collection

Tom Austin

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• Minimalist specialist H. Moser & Cie has unveiled its new Endeavour Pop Assortment, that includes an assortment of evocative dial colors
• The expansive assortment comprises 18 completely different variations, all impressed by 6 gems, paired in two combos on every watch 
• Every mixture is offered in 3 watch issues: a Small Seconds mannequin, a Tourbillon, and at last, a panoramic Minute Repeater Tourbillon

H. Moser & Cie is a model with a definitive design language. They create beautiful timepieces with a minimalistic strategy and a concentrate on dials that may make your jaw drop. To say that H. Moser is a conservative model could be a disservice; their watches, whereas typically missing in apparent element, are removed from bland. Nonetheless, it could actually in all probability now be stated that their earlier dial choices might be described as restrained as a result of they’ve simply flipped the desk and turned the colors as much as 11. Unveiling the brand new Endeavour Pop Assortment, H. Moser has mixed not solely color pairings with these new watches but additionally two semi-precious gems onto every dial throughout 18, sure, eighteen completely different fashions.

The Endeavour Pop Assortment contains three foundational watches: the Small Seconds, a Tourbillon and a flagship Minute Repeater Tourbillon. Every mannequin is out there with a pairing of two completely different gems, with stones sliced and polished in layers to good the hues which sit collectively completely. Colors resembling blue and inexperienced, orange and turquoise, and inexperienced and pink are matched to stick to the foundations of color idea in order that they work together, creating visible concord and steadiness.

Firstly, let’s discuss concerning the watches. The Small Seconds arrives sized at 38mm in chrome steel, and at simply 10.4mm thick, they’re splendidly proportioned. The case design is elegant and minimalistic, as you’d count on from the model. The dial structure is typical H. Moser, devoid of litter and logos, except for the small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock and, in fact, the attractive polished leaf palms. The self-winding HMC 202 calibre drives the watch, which is intricately embellished and visually beautiful when considered by means of the sapphire exhibition case again. There’s additionally a stable 18-carat gold rotating weight, powering the look ahead to at the very least 3 days at 21,600vph. The Small Seconds is completed with a matte gray alligator strap, with each distinctive, and completed with a metal pin buckle. Every Small Seconds mannequin is proscribed to twenty-eight items in every colourway.

The subsequent step up takes us to the Tourbillon, which options the identical case design in chrome steel, however on this mannequin, the proportions have been bumped as much as 40mm in diameter and a thickness of 13.5mm. It’s not an enormous step up, however the additional millimetres are required as a result of motion. Usually talking, the soar in measurement is comparatively imperceptible at first look. Once more, trying by means of the sapphire caseback reveals us the beautiful HMC 805 calibre motion, geared up with the identical 18-carat gold rotor driving the watch for at least 3 days at 21,600bph, however this time with a flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock. It’s uncommon to discover a tourbillon in a metal watch, however I believe this can be a good transfer from Moser to precise its technical talents within the motion division however to maintain the watch fashionable, up to date, and never overly grandiose. The Tourbillon mannequin additionally comes fitted with the darkish gray alligator strap. Every of those fashions is proscribed to simply eight items.

Lastly, the true showstopper within the Endeavour Pop Assortment is the Minute Repeater Idea Pop, with a dial that’s maybe considerably extra loaded than the others, however for good cause. Firstly, the case options the identical proportions because the Tourbillon, which is 40mm extensive and 13.5mm thick. Nonetheless, this mannequin is crafted from 5N crimson gold, giving the watch a completely extra premium really feel, and making it the gathering’s star. Powered by the hand-wound HMC 904 calibre, the watch options each a flying tourbillon and a minute repeater operate, working in hours, quarters and minutes. The hammers and chimes are seen on the dial, together with the tourbillon at 6 o’clock, protecting the watch operating at 21,600vph for a full 80 hours of energy reserve. The motion is all hand-finished and finely embellished with the well-known Moser double-stripes and skeletonised bridges. As soon as once more, the gray alligator strap additionally seems on the Minute Repeater, however this time includes a crimson gold folding clasp.

The principle attraction of the Endeavour Pop Assortment, nevertheless, are the dials. Every dial is created from vibrant and intensely uncommon pure stones, reduce, polished, after which paired collectively to present every watch a unique persona. All three watch variations can be found in 6 combos: Burmese jade, turquoise, coral, pink opal, lapis lazuli, and lemon chrysoprase, all chosen from particular places because of their purity and pure vibrancy. In typical Moser model, there are not any logos or printing; that is all concerning the impression of the color, and what an impression that’s. The pairing of every dial variation is even flipped to supply an inverted model, so if you need, you may have both the Burmese jade because the background, with the pink opal discs, or visa-versa, therefore why there are eighteen completely different variations within the assortment. The dials are an epic interpretation of minimalism, assembly daring and immense variation.

Essentially the most placing factor right here is using color and simply how vibrant they’re; it’s not in contrast to H. Moser to do one thing sudden. Nonetheless, the contrasts and vibrancy in these fashions are vastly completely different from what we’ve seen earlier than from them. This performs into the present pattern of stone dial watches, but it surely additionally brings a way of humour and pleasure to the model, too, not that it didn’t have any earlier than, however I’d even go as far to say that it takes a leaf out of Studio Underd0g’s playbook, and decides that watches don’t have to take themselves so severely on a regular basis.

H. Moser &. Cie Endeavour Pop Assortment Worth & Availability

The H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Pop Assortment is out there to order now instantly from H. Moser. Worth: CHF30,500 for the Small Seconds, CHF75,000 for the Tourbillon, and the value of the Minute Repeater Tourbillon Idea Pop is out there on request. The Small Seconds and Tourbillon fashions are restricted to twenty-eight and eight items, respectively.