Few brands have experienced such a sparkling trajectory over the past decade as H. Moser & Cie, which has risen from Earth to the stars under the passionate leadership of the Meylan brothers. Clearly fans of horological opposites, in this model, they offer a striking contrast between deep-blue fascination and the extreme understatement of the most stripped-back perpetual calendar on the market.
The brand is known for the exceptional sophistication and craftsmanship reflected in its dials. In this case, the smoked abyssal blue “Grand Feu” enamel with hammered texture requires not only 12 firings, but also the prior manual application of four different colors in a gradient, pigment by pigment. Its purity is not disturbed by any numerals or logo, except for the large date. The months are indicated by the small central hand (showing December in this instance), the seconds at 6 o’clock, the seven-day power reserve at 9 o’clock, and the leap years on the back. The case of this perpetual calendar from the Endeavour collection is cast in tantalum, a complex metal with blue and anthracite shades.
Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Tantalum Blue Enamel
Case: tantalum, steel caseback with curved sapphire crystal, water-resistant to 30m
Dimensions: 42 mm
Movement: mechanical hand-wound (Caliber HMC 800, 168-hour power reserve), Moser escapement, hand-finished
Dial: smoked Abyss Blue “Grand Feu” enamel with hammered texture
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, large date, perpetual calendar, power reserve at 9 o’clock
Bracelet: hand-sewn grey kudu leather, steel folding clasp
Price: CHF 75,000
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