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 that 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.
Moser & Cie.’s own and unique take on Haute Horlogerie.
H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Funky Blue Technical Specifications
Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Funky Blue, reference 1800-0204, 18-carat white gold model, Funky Blue fumé dial with logo in transparent lacquer, beige kudu leather strap
Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Tutorial, reference 1800-0205, 18-carat white gold model, Funky Blue fumé dial, beige kudu leather strap, limited edition of 20 pieces
Functions
- Hours and minutes Perpetual calendar
- Big date display
- Month indicator via a central hand
- Seconds dial at 6 o’clock
- Power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock
- Leap year cycle indicator on movement side
Movement
- Hand-wound HMC 800 Manufacture calibre
- Diameter: 34.0 mm or 15 lignes
- Height: 6.3 mm
- Frequency: 18,000 Vib/h
- 32 jewels
- 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
Case
- 18K white gold
- Diameter: 42.0 mm
- Height: 11.9 mm
- Curved sapphire crystal
- Curved see-through sapphire crystal case back
- Screw-in crown adorned with an “M”
Dial
- Funky Blue fumé with sunburst pattern
- 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
Strap
- Hand-stitched beige kudu leather
- Solid 18-carat white gold folding clasp engraved with the Moser logo
H. Moser & Cie.
Moser & Cie. was created by Heinrich Moser in 1828. Based in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, it currently employs more than 60 people, has developed 15 in-house calibres to date and produces more than 1,500 watches per annum. Through its sister company Precision Engineering AG (PEAG), 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. Independent company incorporated into Moser Watch Holding in 2012, Precision Engineering AG specialises in watch components for escapements, from their initial design to the production of a quality product ready to be integrated into the watch movement it must regulate. 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.