The engaging dialogue between the Neuhausen watch Manufacture singer Bryan Ferry, this eternal gentleman, whose stylish dandy chic has an elegance of his own making, was immediate and mutual.
Widely regarded as the embodiment of the glamorous and romantic worlds evoked by his songs, Ferry is also lauded as an icon of sartorial and personal cool and as an accomplished designer in his own right, renowned for creating the legendary Roxy Music album covers.
Ferry discovered the creations of H. Moser & Cie. thanks to a mutual friend, and expressed his desire to collaborate in the creation of a special series bearing his name. This was the beginning of a partnership of rich exchanges, whose fruit is the Endeavour Small Seconds Bryan Ferry model.
Bryan Ferry and H. Moser & Cie. designed this timepiece with a decidedly vintage aesthetic. Drawing on inspiration from the historic models from H. Moser & Cie., the Limited Edition references the dial details from specific H. Moser pocket watches: the dial is in a lacquered white with a matte finish and with figures whose aesthetic clearly evoke the past, combining black and touches of red. This retro look is enhanced by the minute track which emphasizes the edge of the dial, as well as the traditional form of the blued hands. This classic, sober yet elegant creation displays, every so discreetly, the name of Bryan Ferry in red at 6 o’clock, instead of the usual "Swiss Made".
The watch comes in a 38,8 mm rose gold case, with sculpted shapes alternating polished and brushed surfaces. It houses the mechanical hand-wound in-house HMC 321 calibre, with a minimum 3-day power reserve and the hours, minutes and small second functions.
A buffed brown calfskin strap completes this model which will be available from January 2016 at H. Moser & Cie. retailer partners. For some very fortunate fans this will also be the opportunity to meet Bryan Ferry, in an exclusive, very rare, personal watch presentation.
