H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Golden Edition
In addition to its simple and functional perpetual calendar with excellent visibility, its long 7-day power reserve is also one of its attractions. The power reserve indicator, located at 9 o'clock, is also unobtrusive and does not affect the minimalist appearance. Manual winding (Cal. HMC 341). 28 jewels. 18,000 vph. Power reserve of approximately 7 days. 18KRG (diameter 40.8mm). Water resistant to 3 bar. Price: 13 million yen.
In addition to its simple and functional perpetual calendar with excellent visibility, its long 7-day power reserve is also one of its attractions. The power reserve indicator, located at 9 o'clock, is also unobtrusive and does not affect the minimalist appearance. Manual winding (Cal. HMC 341). 28 jewels. 18,000 vph. Power reserve of approximately 7 days. 18KRG (diameter 40.8mm). Water resistant to 3 bar. Price: 13 million yen.
Cal. HMC 341
The watch features a 7-day winding mechanism with twin barrels. It also features a unique modular escapement that can be removed individually for easy adjustment and repair. The low beat of 18,000 vibrations per hour is perfect for connoisseurs. Pulling the crown out one notch adjusts the calendar, and pulling it out two notches adjusts the time. The watch features a double-pull crown mechanism that always stops once pulled out, preventing accidental operation. This special edition uses gold for almost all of its parts.
The watch features a 7-day winding mechanism with twin barrels. It also features a unique modular escapement that can be removed individually for easy adjustment and repair. The low beat of 18,000 vibrations per hour is perfect for connoisseurs. Pulling the crown out one notch adjusts the calendar, and pulling it out two notches adjusts the time. The watch features a double-pull crown mechanism that always stops once pulled out, preventing accidental operation. This special edition uses gold for almost all of its parts.
Photographs by Masanori Yoshie
Interview and text by Norio Takagi, Masayuki Hirota
Interview and text by Norio Takagi, Masayuki Hirota
While window displays can give the calendar mechanism a modern appearance and save space, there are limitations to the size of the opening, which can impair visibility.
Enlarging the display window will be a major challenge that must be addressed in order to improve visibility and also as a design approach to make the calendar display stand out.
H. Moser & Cie.'s perpetual calendar takes on the challenge of making the date display larger, and has found a solution that is both beautiful and mechanically excellent.
Despite its complex mechanism, the dial is extremely simple, making the large date window stand out. Not only is it easy to read, but its changing movement is also a highlight.
