Simply Abu Dhabi XXIX

2 1 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I H . Moser &Cie. have carved out an impressive position in the luxury watchmaking world in recent years—garnering a reputation for irreverence, boldness and an increasing respect for creating original, distinctive and exceptional quality timepieces. The Schaffhausen-based Manufacture has given the classic watchmaking complication of the tourbillon a memorable and arresting pride of place on a watch that is stunningly beautiful for its simplicity. The minimalist approach typical of H. Moser & Cie. sees a stripped-down dial that consists of the brand's signature fumé, two blued hands, and at 6 o'clock, a one minute flying tourbillon produced in module form. The absence of both logo and indices on the dial allows the flying tourbillon to fill the spotlight and shine at centre stage. It appears to float weightlessly. The hours and minutes hands are faceted and blued, as is the tradition. The Endeavour Tourbillon Concept is encased in steel; a bold choice for an equally bold model. H. Moser & Cie., true to their philosophy, dares to mix styles by providing their prestigious Tourbillon with a metal casing. The dial colour, that famous fumé which has become the H. Moser signature, extends in subtle nuances in gradually deepening shades, with the different shades emphasised by the ‘sunburst’ pattern. Refocusing the debate on genuine luxury, striking and distinctive even without a logo, H. Moser & Cie. has put the product firmly in the spotlight. Behind the skeleton bridge of the minute tourbillon is the latest addition to movements designed, developed and produced by H. Moser & Cie.; the HMC 804 self- winding calibre. Powering this movement with a three-day power reserve, the oscillating weight transfers the energy to the barrel via a bi-directional pawl winding system which reduces the time required to fully wind the watch. The oscillating weight is skeletonised to reveal the mechanism beneath. A marvel of ingenuity, this movement is equipped with a double-flat hairspring designed and produced in-house. Thanks to this pair of matched hairsprings, the movement of the point of gravity on each spring when it expands is corrected, significantly improving accuracy and isochronism in continual pursuit of perfection. In addition, the paired hairsprings also reduce the effect of friction normally experienced with a single hairspring, improving isochronism. Finally, the tourbillon's unique design makes it an interchangeable module, assembled and regulated independently of the movement via a simple plug and play system which allows easy servicing. The result is a tourbillon better adapted to the needs of early 21st- century users. The unmistakeable H. Moser style of irreverent Haute Horlogerie. H.Moser&Cie. Endeavour TourbillonConcept