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The H. Moser & Cie Venturer Small Seconds w/ roman numeral dial
Launched in 2014, the Venturer collection has been widely acclaimed for its unique design, inspired by the convex shapes of the 1960s. In 2015, H. Moser & Cie. is exploring further by launching a resolutely neo-vintage model whose lacquered white dial, decorated with Roman numerals, features a champfered detailing on a circular flange as well as blued steel hands. This watch has an air of understated elegance which is perfectly in tune with the purest art of traditional watchmaking and which hearkens back to the style of the historic pocket watches created by Heinrich Moser.
WHEN THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE PLAYS THE NEO-VINTAGE CARD – A BRAND NEW DIAL FROM H. MOSER & CIE.
The Venturer Small Seconds has only been available to date in red gold, and the warmth of this material provides an exceptional accompaniment to the soft, sensual lines of the case. Now launched in a white gold version – with a brand new white lacquered dial, decorated with Roman numerals for an entirely different neo-vintage look. Sophisticated and ultra-refined, its dial is a modern reinterpretation of the watches of the 1920s. Featuring a convex profile beneath its rounded sapphire crystal, this timepiece – like the rest of the Venturer models – has a dial and hands with curved edges, making the most of its three dimensions. Set onto a plate and accentuated by champfered detailing on a flange separated from the bezel, the dial appears to float weightlessly inside the case. The long, tapered hands are made from blued steel, in the purest watchmaking tradition, where the treatment to achieve the blue colour has always been a sign of prestige. They heighten the elegance of this timepiece. The small second recalls the historic pocket watches created by H. Moser & Cie. Offset at 6 o'clock, this subdial is positioned as close as possible to the bottom of the main dial, a technical feat made possible thanks to the exceptional in-house movement fitted within this creation.
Powering the Venturer Small Seconds, the hand-wound calibre HMC 327 movement guarantees the watch boasts a minimum power reserve of 3 days. Designed, developed and produced entirely in-house, this movement has been finished and decorated by hand using traditional techniques, perfectly in tune with the model's pure and elegant style.
This new model – with its exceptional dial and resolutely neo-vintage look – finds H. Moser & Cie. exploring new territory, while not only remaining faithful to its heritage but recapturing it most beautifully.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Reference 2327-0200, white gold model, white dial with Roman numerals, black strap
Case
18-carat white gold, three-part
Diameter: 39.0 mm, Height: 12.5 mm
Curved sapphire crystal
See-through sapphire crystal case-back
Screw-in crown adorned with an “M”
Dial
Curved, white lacquered with Roman numerals and polished edges
Leaf-shaped, handmade blued steel hands
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound in-house calibre HMC 327
Diameter: 32.0 mm or 14 ¼ lignes
Height: 4.4 mm
Frequency: 18,000 Vib/h
29 jewels
Power reserve: minimum 3 days
Hacking seconds
Moser teeth for all wheels and pinions
Original Straumann Hairspring® with stabilised Breguet overcoil
Functions
Hours and minutes
Small second
Power reserve indicator on movement side
Strap
Hand-stitched black alligator strap
18-carat solid white gold pin buckle with engraved Moser logo
REFERENCE & PHOTO
Reference 2327-0200, Venturer Small Seconds, white gold model, white dial with Roman numerals, black strap
H. MOSER & CIE.
H. Moser & Cie. was created by Heinrich Moser in 1828. Based in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, it currently employs 50 people, has eight of its own calibres and produces 1,000 watches per annum. H. Moser & Cie. manufactures parts such as regulating organs and balance-springs, which are used for its own production as well as to supply its partner companies. H. Moser & Cie. is honoured to have a Moser family member with the company as Honorary Chairman and President of the Heinrich and Henri Moser Foundation. The aim of the Moser Foundation, created by one of Heinrich Moser’s descendants, is to keep the family history alive and seek out antique pieces for the Moser Museum, located in Charlottenfels Manor, Heinrich Moser’s family home. With its substantial watchmaking expertise and highly acclaimed experience in the sector, MELB Holding holds shares in H. Moser & Cie. and Hautlence. MELB Holding is an independent family group, based in the heart of the legendary Vallée de Joux.
This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2015-03-16 15:54:57
