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Watches & Wonders 2021: H.Moser & Cie New Releases
H.Moser & Cie reveals their latest watch designs at Watches & Wonders 2021: The Pioneer Centre Seconds MEGA Cool, Pioneer Tourbillon MEGA Cool and the Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Tiger’s Eye.
H.Moser & Cie has revealed three new watches as part of Watches & Wonders this year, with the first two taking inspiration from the turquoise waters of paradise islands: the Pioneer Centre Seconds MEGA Cool edition and the Pioneer Tourbillon MEGA Cool edition, which both share the same colored “blue lagoon” fumé dial.
Featuring a “barely there” transparent lacquer H. Moser &Cie. logo, affixed at 12 o’clock, the latest editions borrow from Moser’s “Concept” design, eliminating the logo entirely. Meanwhile, both models share the same anthracite grey faceted applique indices with Super-LumiNova markers for night-time viewing.
The Pioneer Centre Seconds MEGA Cool is powered by Moser’s own in-house HMC 200 movement. In contrast, the Pioneer Tourbillon MEGA COOL is powered by the self-winding HMC 804 caliber, with both models boasting a three-day power reserve.
Both Pioneer MEGA Cool editions are also water-resistant up to 12 ATM and are available with four different straps– a rubber, Kevlar, alligator leather strap, or a metal bracelet.
The third new watch revealed is the semi-precious stone inspired Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Tiger’s Eye with two unique hued dials that have entirely removed the logo and any markings to create a blank canvas that draws attention to the one-minute flying tourbillon.
The first model is the red-hued dial inspired by the stone Ox’s Eye, while the second is the blue “Falcon’s Eye” dial created using Tiger’s Eye, a variety of microcrystalline quartz.
Formed of amosite, the fibers of Tiger’s Eye are partially replaced with silica following a natural transformation known as “pseudo morphosis” that gives the stone its iridescent effect when polished. When the stone’s various layers include fibrous crocidolite and silica, the stone takes on a blue color and is known as “Falcon’s Eye,” while a reddish tone is known as Ox’s Eye.
“Tiger’s Eye is a natural reinterpretation of Moser fumé dials, which have been a key part of the brand’s success,” shares Edouard Meylan, H. Moser & Cie CEO. “Its horizontal lines lend it balance and symmetry. It is a dynamic stone which seems to come to life as it catches the light. The richness of its details are revealed gradually; it must be admired from different angles to fully appreciate its beauty. Just like a Moser timepiece. With the Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Tiger’s Eye model, we wanted to enhance the brilliance of the Tiger’s Eye using a highly contemporary approach. The 1970s has been a great source of inspiration for us in terms of design and aesthetic trends. Tiger’s Eye was very popular at this time, and it was showcased in a number of timepieces, with a look that was quite Baroque or Rococo in style. We have opted for a contrasting interpretation, minimalist and understated, with a Tiger’sEye dial featuring no logo or indices, adorned with only the flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock”.
Only 50 pieces will be made of each edition due to the difficulty in sourcing stones with regular parallel lines and the complexity required to produce the dials.
As Tiger’s Eye stones are all different, each piece will be entirely unique, and the Moser’s workshop anticipates producing only 20 pieces per year.
H.Moser & Cie’s new releases are available from their online store or through authorized retailers.
H.Moser & Cie Pioneer Centre Seconds MEGA Cool Blue Lagoon Fumé Dial Technical Specifications
Watch Model
- Reference 3200-1214: Steel model with Blue Lagoon fumé dial edition (with steel bracelet, rubber, Kevlar or alligator leather strap)
Case
- Solid steel case with domed sapphire crystal
- Diameter: 42.8 mm
- Height: 10.6mm (without sapphire crystal)
- See-through case back
- Screw-in crown adorned with an “M”
- Water-resistant to 12 ATM
Dial/Functions/Indications
- Blue Lagoon fumé with sunburst pattern
- Anthracite grey hour and minute hands Globolight® inserts
- Anthracite grey applique indexes with hour markers in Super-LumiNova®
- H.Moser & Cie logo in transparent lacquer
- Hours and minutes
- Central seconds
Movement
- HMC 200 self-winding calibre
- Diameter: 32.0 mm or 14 1/4 lignes
- Height: 5.5 mm
- Frequency: 21,600 Vib/h
- Jewels: 27 jewels
- Automatic bi-directional pawl winding system
- Power reserve: minimum of 3 days
- Original Straumann Hairspring® with flat overcoil
- Finish with Moser double stripes
Bracelet
- Steel bracelet, Kevlar, rubber or alligator leather strap
- Steel pin buckle, engraved with the H. Moser & Cie. logo
Price
- Price of the H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Centre Seconds MEGA Cool Blue Lagoon Watch: US$15,300
H.Moser & Cie Pioneer Tourbillon MEGA Cool Blue Lagoon Fumé Dial Technical Specifications
Watch Model
- Reference 3804-1205: Steel model with Blue Lagoon fumé dial limited edition of 50 pieces (with steel bracelet, Kevlar, rubber or alligator leather strap)
Case
- Solid steel case with domed sapphire crystal
- Diameter: 42.8 mm
- Height: 10.8mm (without sapphire crystal)
- See-through case back
- Screw-in crown adorned with an “M”
- Water-resistant to 12 ATM
Dial/Functions/Indications
- Blue Lagoon fumé with sunburst pattern
- H.Moser & Cie logo in transparent lacquer
- Anthracite grey applique indexes, with hour markers in Super-LumiNova®
- Anthracite grey hour and minute hands with Globolight® inserts
- Hours and minutes
- Central seconds
Movement
- HMC 804 self-winding calibre
- Diameter: 32.0 mm or 14 1/4 lignes
- Height: 5.5 mm
- Frequency: 21,600 Vib/h
- Automatic bi-directional pawl winding system
- Solid 18K red gold engraved oscillating weight
- Power reserve: minimum of 3 days
- Original double hairspring
- One-minute flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock with skeletonised bridges
Bracelet
- Steel bracelet, Kevlar, rubber or alligator leather strap
- Steel clasp engraved with the H. Moser & Cie. logo
Price
- Price of the H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Tourbillon MEGA Cool Blue Lagoon Watch: US$54,900
H.Moser & Cie Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Tiger’s Eye Technical Specifications
Watch Model
- Reference 1804-0222: White gold with blue Falcon’s Eye natural stone dial and blue alligator strap limited to 50 pieces
- Reference 1804-0401: Red gold with red Ox’s Eye natural stone dial with brown alligator leather strap limited to 50 pieces
Case
- 18K red gold or white gold
- Diameter: 40 mm
- Height: 11.2mm (without sapphire crystal)
- See-through case back
Dial/Functions/Indications
- Natural Tiger’s Eye Stone in Falcon’s Eye or Ox’s Eye
- Leaf-shaped hour and minute hands
Movement
- HMC 804 self-winding calibre
- Diameter: 32.0 mm or 14 1/4 lignes
- Height: 5.5 mm
- Frequency: 21,600 Vib/h
- Automatic bi-directional pawl winding system
- Solid 18K red gold engraved oscillating weight
- Power reserve: minimum of 3 days
- Original double hairspring
- One-minute flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock with skeletonised bridges
- Finish with Moser double stripes
Bracelet
- Blue or brown alligator leather strap
- 18K white gold or red gold folding clasp engraved with the H. Moser & Cie. logo
Price
- Price of the H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Tiger’s Eye Watch: US$75,900