Introducing: The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Concept C Horological Minimalism At Its Finest

December 14, 2015

We are very used to seeing calendar watches wearing dials as complicated as their movements. With a multitude of indications to tell us the date it is common to see these watches with three to four subdials. This complex aesthetic lends to the visual impact of the watch, just like seeing a tourbillon at six o'clock tends to do. One brand does it differently though, focusing on minimalism first. That brand is H. Moser & Cie., and in 2005 they launched their iconic Endeavour Perpetual Calendar (originally developed by Andreas Strehler). For the Endeavour's 10th anniversary, H. Moser & Cie. has taken their famous minimalism one step further with the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Concept. The Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Concept's dial has only one thing on it, which is an absolutely stunning fum design. There are no logo, indexes, names, or markers of any kind C not even the ubiquitous "Swiss Made" label. (The original Endeavour Perpetual Calendar has indexes, a logo, a seconds hand, and power reserve indication markers.) This dichotomy between simplicity and complexity works perfectly for the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Concept because of the way it indicates the months. A small central arrow hand points out the month the same way the hour hand points out the hours. Simple, ingenious, and effective. We too often see brands improving on classic designs by making them bigger and flashier; seeing the opposite happen is seriously refreshing. The Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Concept is available now in a limited edition of 10 pieces in white gold. The Original Endeavor Perpetual Calendar alongside the Endeavor Perpetual Calendar Concept. Technical Features C Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Concept Reference 1341-0208, white gold model, signature fum dial, kudu leather strap, limited edition of 10 timepieces?Case18-carat white gold, three-part Diameter: 40.8 mmHeight: 11.1 mm Curved sapphire crystalSee-through curved sapphire crystal case-back Screw-in crown adorned with an MEngraved on movement side of case with LIMITED 10 PCS ?DialSignature fum with sunburst patternLeaf-shaped handsMonth indicated with a small arrow-shaped center handBig date display ??Movement Mechanical hand-wound in-house caliber HMC 341Diameter: 34.0 mm or 15 lignesHeight: 5.8 mm Frequency: 18,000 Vib/h28 jewelsPower reserve: minimum 7 daysHacking secondsDouble barrelInterchangeable Moser escapementOriginal Straumann Hairspring? with stabilised Breguet overcoilPallet fork and escapement wheel made from goldMovement and components hand-finished and decorated ?FunctionsPerpetual calendarBig date displayMonth indicator via central handHours and minutesPower reserve indicator on dialLeap year cycle indicator on movement side ?StrapHand-stitched beige kudu leather strapSolid 18-carat, white-gold pin buckle with engraved Moser logo For more, visit H. Moser online.