SIHH 2018: H. Moser & Cie. - Endeavour Flying Hours

The new Endeavour Flying Hours represents a major step for H. Moser & Cie. as, with this timepiece, the Schaffhausen-based brand revisits its time-display for the first time by introducing a new disc-based system.

The signature H. Moser & Cie. funky blue dial features several planetary gears mounted on star wheels: in the centre, the main disc in sapphire displays the minutes on a 240° sector while three smaller discs bearing the hour numerals are arranged around it. Each planetary gear rotates on its own axis, revealing the hour in a display inspired by the original planetary systems. The wide display angle of 240° gives the Endeavour Flying Hours accurate legibility.

To enhance the mechanism’s legibility, the current hour numeral appears in white, following the minute disc as it completes a revolution before disappearing to be replaced by the next hour.

The automatic C806 calibre that powers the Endeavour Flying Hours was developed and produced jointly by Hautlence and H. Moser & Cie., and is based on the HMC 200 calibre from H. Moser & Cie.

With a minimum power reserve of three days, the 3 Hz (21,600 vph) C806 movement is equipped with a bi-directional winding system powered by an oscillating weight in solid red gold. The escapement and hairspring are produced in-house by Precision Engineering, a sister company of H. Moser & Cie. and Hautlence. All the three companies are part of the independent Swiss family group MELB Holding owned by the Meylan family, making multiple synergies possible.

The white gold case has a diameter of 42 mm while the height is 12.3 mm. The screw-in crown is adorned with the typical “M”.

Adding an unconventional touch, the watch is matched to a beige kudu leather with a raw finish. Available in a limited edition of 60 pieces, the H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Flying Hours (ref. 1806-0200) will have a retail price of around Euro 27,000 / US$ 32,000. h-moser.com