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After nearly a year of hibernation (some of you may know why), I am back on the acquisition trail. This one caught my eye when the news was announced last year. I quickly checked with my AD and placed a deposit.
Moser & Cie Heritage Perpetual Calendar Midnight Blue Enamel
After nearly a year of hibernation (some of you may know why), I am back on the acquisition trail. This one caught my eye when the news was announced last year. I quickly checked with my AD and placed a deposit.
Delivery of the timepiece was promised last November but was delayed due to difficulty in the production of the enamel dial. Very understandable, so I waited patiently. Then I got a call from the AD yesterday. Voila...
The watch was launched to commemorate the 15th anniversary of its flagship complication...well....sort of...because the Perpetual 1 was first introduced in 2005.
What is also unusual is the enameled case band, engraved with guilloche then covered with enamel - employing a technique known as champleve...
A mandatory wrist shot, against the backdrop of a new painting (Pomegranate by Wu Guanzhong, my favorite artist)
The watch was launched to commemorate the 15th anniversary of its flagship complication...well....sort of...because the Perpetual 1 was first introduced in 2005.
Contrary to the 10th anniversary model (which looked more like a pocket watch with a strap), this one has the usual clean design - spade-shaped hands, instantaneous date, no sub dials and a date that can be easily moved forwards and backwards. Particularly noteworthy is the reduced leaf-shaped hand for the month indicator which seems to imply that it is not as critical as the date.
As to be expected, the dial houses blue grand feu enamel, but with a graduated finish that darkens towards the edges (the pictures are not doing justice). The Roman numerals (which I like a lot) plus the railway track are departures from the brand's popular "Concept" series.
What is also unusual is the enameled case band, engraved with guilloche then covered with enamel - employing a technique known as champleve...
The watch houses the HMC 800 movement. It is manually wound and has a frequency of 18,000 beats/minute (2.5 Hz). The watch is limited to 20 pieces but is not numbered.
Note the leap year indicator at the back. The watch is 42 mm in diameter and 12.6 mm in height. Case is made of 18k white gold and weighs quite substantially.
A mandatory wrist shot, against the backdrop of a new painting (Pomegranate by Wu Guanzhong, my favorite artist)
Apologies for the hastily taken smart phone shots. I will ask my photographer friend to take some nicer ones in due course.
Sam
Wow, just wow!!
This is one of my fav watches from the brand!!! This is an overall great watch, lovely details and great complication!! I also like these "bad" photos because i feel it has a much more realistic and in person characteristic! Thanks for sharing and congrats on the new purcahse
Nicely done
The enamel on the case is an interesting touch. What a way to start making acquisitions again! The au natural photos are nice to see as well, congratulations!
Thanks.
I am now drawn to watches with minimalist dial layouts, notably time-only watches. This PC is perhaps an exception.
Moser definitely has one of the most elegant solutions for PC
They are a worthy exception!
Huge congrats on this superb master piece!
And many thanks for this nice introduction !
This model obviously deserves a shooting with an experienced photographer but your pics are already giving a good idea how beautiful it looks.
Enjoy it and wear it in the best of your health !
Thank you Mike
I will do that photo session when the other piece I commissioned earlier arrives. It may be a while though because independent watchmakers are busy these days...
Congrats
Congrats on a most beautiful watch!
I love enamel dials, especially in blue. The pictures are already beautiful and I’m sure that the dial has even more depth „in real life“.
Also the presentation of information with the leap year indicator on the back, the smaller central hand for the month, and the date which moved backwards and forwards is a great concentration/reduction to the essential. In my eyes it also brings a certain serenity to the watch 👍 .
Beautiful piece, wear it in best of health and please share more pictures when you get the chance!
Jérôme
We have similar tastes Jerome
enamel, blue dials...IMO, the watch is almost perfect. I do not like the font for the date though....
Welcome back, Sam! Great to see you acquire such a nice perpetual calendar from Moser. I am patiently waiting for my sporty version of the same caliber too. Best, Henry
Wow huge Congrats
This Heritage is such a beautiful and amazing watch . Was lucky to play with one during GWD,s a few months ago. A absolute gorgeous. Excellent catch 👌🏻😘 love the brand
I like the 10th anniversary version too
Like a piece of art, but a bit 'loud' on the wrist....
very rare and special H.Moser 🦾
Another amazing creation by moser! best perpetual on the market and even more special with the enamel dial and the classic look. Thanks for the great pics and wear it in good health!
Yes, truly ingenious movement
Based on HMC 341 originally developed by Andreas Strehler
Very interesting and pretty watch! Worth noting that Moser does do in-house balance springs. Congrats and enjoy!
Thanks Moritz
I used to own the Perpetual 1 in palladium, double hair springs (first generation) but I parted with it....
Congratulations great score. This is the Moser that speaks to me the most. Hope they continue on this path. Enjoy!🥂
Welcome back and congrats on this stunning acquisition! Very unique calendar configuration