Independents

H. Moser & Cie @ Baselworld 2014  Part 1  The New Venturer H. Moser & Cie @ Baselworld 2014  Part 1  The New Venturer I visited the H. Moser Lounge at the Ramada  as usual stylish and refined but this year with a new design, following the renewed Cor...  

I can't quite see from the pictures but the dial looks recessed like a volcano? Aesthetically this does not work for me. I much prefer the flat dials of the old Mayu and Monard. How do you feel about this? Dean

...with a flat center disc, and the outer ring with indices sloped downward, as was used on some Omega and other pieces from 50s and 60s.

...and you are right, it adds an interesting vintage element to the watch. Stefan

I am not sure it looks like a volcano, I would say rather not. Of course this is very personal. I liked it since it adds an interesting element to the dial without loosing its clean dial. You have to see it on your wrist, I guess, to come to a good judgme... 

I recently acquired the Monard (erm...Endeavour) Big Date and Monard (oiy...Endeavour!) Centre Seconds. I very much like the shape of the case on those. This appears to be a more svelt version of it. I'd think the 39mm will be an ideal case size since tha... 

...of H. Moser & Cie pieces and thanks for sharing the interesting information about servicing Moser in the US, which as a European I was not aware. May I ask what defects your two Moser's had upon delivery? I am surprised to read that...one would exp... 

I had not discovered those earlier posts of yours during my previous searches, and I enjoyed reading them just now. With the transportation provided, I might have asked to be excused immediately after lunch! I was certainly disappointed that my two pieces... 

...and I can easily understand your leaning towards independents. After visiting the area of the independent watchmakers at Baselworld, I said to myself that I could be entirely happy collecting only pieces from these smaller brands, which produce interes... 

Gorgeous new variation on the Moser theme... the case--wow! I'm not really a dress watch guy these days... but (Nicolas will hate me for this) if it had a date ... it would be a bit more casual... more everyday wearable... and perhaaaaaps... Anyway, jokin... 

....there is the Perpetual 1 with a case that also features this sensual arch....so there is really no excuse not to buy a Moser ;-) have a good day Stefan

I really love this simplicity, the depth of the seconds sub-dial is fantastic. Do you know if there will be a white metal Venturer? Cheers Francois from Down Under

Hi Francois, there was no mentioning of a WG version. I guess they focus on bringing the watches the AD's first. However, looking at their range, a WG version would only be logical, earlier or later. best stefan