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Timekeepers Club / February 14, 2022

H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Perpetual Calendar, Funky Blue and Tutorial

Complexity made simple: this is the philosophy behind the H. Moser & Cie. perpetual calendar, created in 2005 and considered by many to be the easiest on the market to read and set, as it can be adjusted both forwards and backwards at any time of the day. In 2015, H. Moser & Cie. unveiled the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Funky Blue, which contributed to the brand's revival while establishing its new aesthetic codes – a bold blend of the traditional and modern.

In 2022, H. Moser & Cie. is launching an updated version of the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Funky Blue, measuring 42 mm and featuring the brand's logo in transparent lacquer. To mark this event, and to aid those who may still wonder how their perpetual calendar works, H. Moser & Cie. is creating a very special commemorative limited edition which showcases the ingenious technical characteristics of the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar, transforming its normally minimalist dial into a "cheat sheet".

An iconic piece, the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar model by H. Moser & Cie. is known for its complex movement, which nevertheless boasts unrivalled ease of use. No hard-to-read sub-dial or date disc: the indices display not only the hours, but also the months, using a small hand in the centre. A very large date window at 3 o'clock, with the "Flash Calendar" function providing an instant date change at midnight, and a power reserve indicator at 9 o'clock displaying the movement's seven days of autonomy, complete the piece.

The time and date are easy to set using the screw-down crown and can be changed at any time of the day. Virtually all perpetual calendars on the market require careful handling, with strict adherence to every step of their very precise instructions. This leaves many customers reluctant to take them out of their box and tackle this time-consuming process – and too afraid to risk changing the date. H. Moser & Cie. has revolutionised the perpetual calendar by transforming a complication designed for the most discerning of collectors into a watch that even a child could operate.

The Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Funky Blue model was released in 2015 to mark the brand's revival. Today, H. Moser & Cie. is revisiting this piece in a 42 mm version with a logo applied in transparent lacquer, as a reminder that authentic luxury goes beyond any artifice and that the fumé dial – the brand's iconic signature – speaks for itself.

As for the very special series, this true "perpetual calendar for dummies" takes the piece in the opposite direction to the minimalist philosophy habitually cultivated by H. Moser & Cie., which the pared-down dial and intuitive functions of the perpetual calendar illustrate perfectly. In a creative undertaking demonstrating the offbeat humour of H. Moser & Cie., the dial of the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar has been scrawled with notes and drawings which encapsulate the features of this movement, like the mnemonic tricks used by the class dunce.

H. Moser & Cie.'s own and unique take on Haute Horlogerie.

Technical specifications


H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Funky Blue

Reference: 1800-0204

Case

  • Material: 18K white gold
  • Diameter: 42.0 mm
  • Thickness: 11.9 mm
  • Curved sapphire crystal
  • Curved see-through sapphire crystal case back
  • Screw-in crown adorned with an “M”

Dial and hands

  • Funky Blue fumé with sunburst pattern
  • H. Moser & Cie. logo in transparent lacquer or decals
  • Leaf-shaped hands
  • Months indicated by a small arrow-shaped centre hand
  • Seconds hand
  • Big date display

Movement

  • Hand-wound HMC 800 Manufacture calibre
  • Diameter: 34.0 mm or 15 lignes
  • Height: 6.3 mm
  • Frequency: 18,000 vph 
  • Number of jewels: 32
  • Power reserve: minimum 7 days
  • Hacking seconds
  • Double barrel
  • Interchangeable Moser escapement
  • Original Straumann® hairspring
  • Pallet fork and escapement wheel made from gold
  • Movement and components hand-finished and decorated

Functions/Indications

  • Hours and minutes
  • Perpetual calendar
  • Big date display
  • Month indicator via central hand
  • Seconds dial at 6 o'clock
  • Power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock
  • Leap year cycle indicator on movement side

Strap and buckle

  • Hand-stitched beige kudu leather
  • Solid 18-carat white gold folding clasp engraved with the Moser logo

MSRP

  • CHF 54'000
  • EUR 56'600
  • USD 60'000

Technical specifications


H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Tutorial

Reference: 1800-0205

Limited edition of 20 pieces

Case

  • Material: 18K white gold
  • Diameter: 42.0 mm
  • Thickness: 11.9 mm
  • Curved sapphire crystal
  • Curved see-through sapphire crystal case back
  • Screw-in crown adorned with an “M”

Dial and hands

  • Funky Blue fumé with sunburst pattern
  • H. Moser & Cie. logo in transparent lacquer or decals
  • Leaf-shaped hands
  • Months indicated by a small arrow-shaped centre hand
  • Seconds hand
  • Big date display

Movement

  • Hand-wound HMC 800 Manufacture calibre
  • Diameter: 34.0 mm or 15 lignes
  • Height: 6.3 mm
  • Frequency: 18,000 vph 
  • Number of jewels: 32
  • Power reserve: minimum 7 days
  • Hacking seconds
  • Double barrel
  • Interchangeable Moser escapement
  • Original Straumann® hairspring
  • Pallet fork and escapement wheel made from gold
  • Movement and components hand-finished and decorated

Functions/Indications

  • Hours and minutes
  • Perpetual calendar
  • Big date display
  • Month indicator via central hand
  • Seconds dial at 6 o'clock
  • Power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock
  • Leap year cycle indicator on movement side

Strap and buckle

  • Hand-stitched beige kudu leather
  • Solid 18-carat white gold folding clasp engraved with the Moser logo

MSRP

  • CHF 59'000
  • EUR 62'000
  • USD 65'000

For more information, please visit h-moser.com

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