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H. Moser & Cie. A lot of two very rare watches sold to benefit the Foundation for Swiss Watchmaking Culture
The Swiss Alp Watch
Signed H. Moser & Cie., the Swiss Alp Watch Original Prototype in Brass and rhodium plated, ref. 5324-0200
Movement: in-house mechanical calibre HMC 324, 27 jewels
Dial: fumé with sunburst pattern, applied baton numerals
Case: sapphire glazed display
Signed: case, dial and movement
Dimensions: 32 mm. width, 36 mm. length
With: Certificate, 2 years warrantee, presentation box
As the challenge of the smartwatch arose, rather than create a model with an electronic heart trying to look like a mechanical watch, H. Moser & Cie. has chosen to do the opposite: the Swiss Alp Watch is inspired by the modern design of smartwatches, but is entirely mechanical. With its 100% Swiss Made manufacture movement and a minimum power reserve of 100 hours, the Swiss Alp Watch is designed to last and is well equipped for the next generation. With its iconic fumé dial, a classic signature dial for H. Moser & Cie., it is timeless. Its tapered lugs give it a vintage look, and the kudu leather strap with a leather lining in Moser green, lend the watch a modern edge that also stands testament to the company's attention to detail. Driven by the hand-wound HMC324 calibre, the Swiss Alp Watch is a marvel of ingenuity and watchmaking technology at its best.
The Swiss Mad Watch
Signed H. Moser & Cie., Unique piece made of Cheese integrated with itr2 © composite material, ref. 8327-1400
Movement: in-house mechanical calibre HMC 327, 29 jewels
Dial: red fumé with sunburst pattern, applied baton numerals
Case: sapphire glazed display
Signed: case, dial and movement
Dimensions: 42 mm. diam.
With: Certificate, 2 years warrantee, presentation box
Created in Switzerland, by Swiss watchmakers and using Swiss materials: the Swiss Mad Watch has symbolic value, tackling Swiss Made debate head on to reveal the truth behind this label. With this unique watch, H. Moser & Cie. demonstrates the importance and urgency of returning Swiss Made to its former heights. Echoing the complexe change to the Swiss Made legislation, H. Moser & Cie.'s satirical comment on the issue highlights an alternative resource, 100% natural and entirely Swiss, one of the most precious Swiss resources that exists: cows. The case of the Swiss Mad Watch is created from real Swiss cheese as a base material, a Vacherin Mont d’Or médaille d’or, added to an innovative composite material, itr2©, then machined and polished with the H. Moser signature finishes. For the strap, Swiss cowhide was the obvious choice. The watch is finished with a red fumé dial and doubled indices at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock, subtly reminiscent of the Swiss flag. As a result this watch like no other before is stunning, irreverent, astonishing and completely Swiss!
The Swiss Mad Watch was unveiled by the manufacture at SIHH 2016 and 2017 respectively.
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