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Auction archive: Lot number 116

H Moser & Cie A lot of two very rare watches sold to benefit...

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Price realised:
CHF125,000
ca. US$126,760
Auction archive: Lot number 116

H Moser & Cie A lot of two very rare watches sold to benefit...

Estimate
CHF0
Price realised:
CHF125,000
ca. US$126,760
Beschreibung:

H. Moser & Cie. A lot of two very rare watches sold to benefit the Foundation for Swiss Watchmaking Culture
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.

Auction archive: Lot number 116
Auction:
Datum:
15 May 2017
Auction house:
Christie's
Geneva
Beschreibung:

H. Moser & Cie. A lot of two very rare watches sold to benefit the Foundation for Swiss Watchmaking Culture
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.

Auction archive: Lot number 116
Auction:
Datum:
15 May 2017
Auction house:
Christie's
Geneva
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