Introducing: The H. Moser Endeavour Tourbillon Concept In Stainless Steel

January 14, 2018

With this new watch, H. Moser uses a fum dial, a design signature of the company, to place the tourbillon on center stage.?As you can see, there's no branding C or any text of any kind, for that matter C on this smokey surface. The sunburst dial alone is left to do the talking and, at least to those who follow watches, it provides all the branding that's really needed. The bare dial brings the modular tourbillon escapement, a Moser specialty that allows for simple and efficient service, to the fore. What does this mean for owners and watchmakers? Swapping out escapements is an easy and perhaps preferable option if serious maintenance and repairs are needed. The escapement also features double flat hairsprings matched and set in opposition to one another. As one tightens, the other loosens, which Moser claims improves overall accuracy and isochronism. It's important to note here that this is in fact not a concept watch, but a production model available for purchase.? The Swiss Icons Watch While the Endeavour Tourbillon Concept is about as aesthetically restrained a tourbillon as you'll find anywhere, Moser can also go the other direction. This is the Swiss Icons watch, and it's caused quite the stir.Learn more about this provocative watch right here. Why This Watch Matters While some of H. Moser's more memorable releases have centered around generating quick buzz at the expense of what serious watch collectors would find truly interesting C a watch shaped like an Apple product or one made from cheese, come to mind C the Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Steel offers a fitting reminder that an H. Moser timepiece can be a truly beautiful thing. Here, the modular flying tourbillon escapement, along with the choice of an unsigned dial and a stainless steel case, are examples of out-of-the-box thinking that might not make mainstream headlines, but that collectors will likely appreciate. Initial Thoughts I liked this watch when when I first saw it and noticed that it came with a steel case. Then I liked it a tiny bit less upon learning that that case was 42mm in diameter, which to my mind is simply too big for a watch so clearly designed with elegance and minimalism in mind. Still, at $63,000, there is a real case to be made for this quality Swiss tourbillon produced in only 20 examples. The Basics Brand: H. Moser & Cie.Model: Endeavour Tourbillon ConceptReference Number: 1804-1200Diameter: 42mmThickness: 11.6mmCase Material: Stainless steelDial Color: Fum with sunburst patternStrap/Bracelet: Beige kudu leather strap with steel folding buckle The tourbillon really stands out against the open fum dial. The Movement Caliber: In-House Caliber HMC 804 Functions: Hours, minutes, tourbillonDiameter: 32mm Thickness: 5.5mmPower Reserve: Three daysWinding: Automatic with bi-directional pawl winding systemFrequency: 3.5 Hz (21,600 vph) Pricing & Availability Price: $63,000Availability: January 2018Limited Edition: 20 piecesFor more click here. The fum dial looks great with the steel case and blued hands.