H. Moser & Cie Perpetual 1 Palladium Fume Dial

samwan · 2012-02-16T01:58:11Z

Explore the H. Moser & Cie Perpetual 1 in palladium with a fume dial. Samwan shares his upgrade journey, technical insights, and why this independent perpetual calendar stands out.

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Samwan's journey with the H. Moser & Cie Perpetual 1 offers a fascinating look into a collector's pursuit of horological perfection. His decision to upgrade from a rose gold model to the palladium version, driven by a preference for its fume dial, highlights the subtle yet significant details that captivate enthusiasts. This post not only showcases a stunning timepiece but also delves into the personal connection and aesthetic considerations that define high-end watch collecting.

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Some of you may recall I took delivery of the Moser & Cie Perpetual 1 a little over two years ago. It was a rose gold black dial version, very elegant in looks.

That watch arrived on the same day with the Observatoire and I was naturally esctatic. Since then, the watch experienced some technical hiccups but Moser managed to correct them. Unfazed, I dreamt about an upgrade to the palladium version when it was later introduced. To me, the lighter metal combined with the fume dial is a killer.

Perhaps in anticipation of the upcoming extra day for the leap year, I was notified by my AD that the first-ever (for them) palladium piece arrived. I of course took no time to pay them a visit, with predictable results. Voila...

I am a very happy man as evidenced by these hastily taken wrist-shots:

Despite my poor photography skills, the palladium version is sooooo much better, don't you agree?

Sam

Key Points from the Discussion

The H. Moser & Cie Perpetual 1 is considered one of the most desirable perpetual calendars due to its clean dial and the ingenious month indication via a small central hand.
The palladium version with its fume dial is widely preferred over the rose gold black dial, with many collectors finding it 'sooooo much better' and a 'killer' combination.
The Perpetual 1, particularly the palladium fume dial, is recognized as a reference in independent haute horlogerie, praised for its initial simplicity that belies underlying complexity.
The author's experience with initial technical hiccups that Moser & Cie corrected demonstrates the brand's commitment to service and quality, reinforcing collector confidence.
The 'first-ever' palladium piece arriving at an Authorized Dealer creates a unique sense of excitement and exclusivity for collectors.
Despite the beauty of the smoked dial, some collectors still prefer the high contrast of a yellow gold case with a black dial, finding the Moser implementation particularly successful.

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TdotBean

Feb 16, 2012

Congratulation, Sam

I am full of jealous feeling now. I always wanted a Perpetual 1 but can't seem to pull the trigger until I saw the Palladium Fume dial. I'll surely get one in the future. Please show more photo. Regards Tyler

samwan

Feb 16, 2012

Thanks. Will do

Unfortunately these are the best I can come up with (today is a gloomy day and I got back home rather late in the afternoon). The pictures are not really doing the watch justice... I promise to take some proper ones when I can get my hands to it Best Sam

TdotBean

Feb 16, 2012

Thanks a lot :) [nt]

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optionc

Feb 16, 2012

Awesome!

Beautiful piece.

ocwatching

Feb 16, 2012

fantastic catch..

I just started to gain an interest in Moser and you share your new piece... congrats and wear it in good health...

doubleup

Feb 16, 2012

Very nice watch, that next to your R, Gauthier will look perfect

Very nice and I can see why you like it so much, perfect blend of colors in my opinion

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