H. Moser & Cie. has announced the Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade, the final model in the Swiss Alp Watch collection, which has captivated enthusiasts since 2016.
In response to the rise of connected watches, the Swiss Alp Watch was launched to demonstrate the need for H. Moser & Cie., a watchmaking company with nearly 200 years of tradition and history, to develop cutting-edge movements while remaining true to the values of its mechanical fine watchmaking. This one-of-a-kind concept model, the Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade, pays homage to the aesthetics of connected watches, combining the sophisticated advanced material of Vantablack® with traditional, advanced watchmaking techniques.
The Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade is inspired by the contemporary design of connected watches, yet is a fully mechanical timepiece. It is equipped with a 100% Swiss-made in-house movement and has a power reserve of approximately 96 hours. H. Moser & Cie. believes that it is time to recharge ourselves, not download various information. A watch should express human emotions and inspire dreams, while at the same time fulfilling the important role of telling the time.
With this model, H. Moser & Cie. wanted to combine the different elements that have made the collection a success over the years. The concept model features an aesthetic inspired by connected watches, with a Vantablack(R) dial that is devoid of logo and indices. Vantablack(R), considered the blackest man-made material, is used for the dial, and the blackened hour and minute hands evoke the smartwatch's sleep state. This style is further accentuated by the small seconds at 6 o'clock, whose aperture is made up of a newly designed disc for that purpose.
"The concept came from a customer, a friend of the brand and a passionate fan of the Swiss Alp Watch collection. When he visited us with this precious design, we were immediately inspired to create a model that exudes humor and a touch of provocation," explains Edouard Meylan, CEO of H. Moser & Cie.
H. Moser & Cie. celebrates minimalism and an understated aesthetic with an ultra-modern, yet timeless approach that is pared back, creating a striking contrast between simple beauty and carefully selected complex materials. The Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade's case is made of stainless steel with a black DLC coating, fully exuding the power of perfect black.
Model Name: Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade
Reference: 5324-1205
Specifications
Movement: In-house manual-wound caliber HMC 324
Frequency: 18,000 vph
Dial: Vantablack(R) dial with black leaf-shaped hour and minute hands and offset small second at 6 o'clock
Power reserve: Approximately 96 hours
Case: Black DLC-coated stainless steel
Case back: See-through sapphire crystal
Size: 38.2 x 44.0 mm / Thickness: 10.5 mm
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Strap: Black alligator leather strap
Price: 3.4 million yen (excl. tax)
H. Moser & Cie.
H. Moser & Cie.
H. Moser was founded by Heinrich Moser in 1828. Based in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, the brand currently employs around 60 people, develops 14 in-house calibres, and produces more than 1,500 watches per year. Through its sister company, Precision Engineering AG (PEAG), H. Moser & Cie. manufactures components such as regulators and balance springs for its own production and for supply to its partners. Precision Engineering AG, an independent company established within Moser Watch Holding in 2012, specializes in the manufacture of escapement components. H. Moser & Cie. is honored to have a member of the Moser family as Honorary Chairman and President of the Heinrich and Henri Moser Foundation. Founded by Heinrich Moser's descendants, the Moser Foundation preserves family history, including collecting vintage models for the Moser Museum at Charlottenfell Castle, the Heinrich Moser family residence. Backed by watchmaking know-how and industry expertise, MELB Holding now includes the companies H. Moser & Cie. Hautlence. MELB Holding is an independent, family-run group based in the legendary Vallée de Joux.
H. Moser & Cie. Official Importer: Exes Co., Ltd.
Plaza Ginza Building, 6th Floor, 4-27 Ginza 8-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-6274-6120 FAX: 03-6274-6121
H. Moser & Cie. Direct Store: "NX ONE GINZA"
4-2 Ginza 8-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo TEL: 03-3573-7277 FAX: 03-3573-7279
Business Hours: 12:00-19:00 (Closed Tuesdays)
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In response to the rise of connected watches, the Swiss Alp Watch was launched to demonstrate the need for H. Moser & Cie., a watchmaking company with nearly 200 years of tradition and history, to develop cutting-edge movements while remaining true to the values of its mechanical fine watchmaking. This one-of-a-kind concept model, the Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade, pays homage to the aesthetics of connected watches, combining the sophisticated advanced material of Vantablack® with traditional, advanced watchmaking techniques.
The Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade is inspired by the contemporary design of connected watches, yet is a fully mechanical timepiece. It is equipped with a 100% Swiss-made in-house movement and has a power reserve of approximately 96 hours. H. Moser & Cie. believes that it is time to recharge ourselves, not download various information. A watch should express human emotions and inspire dreams, while at the same time fulfilling the important role of telling the time.
With this model, H. Moser & Cie. wanted to combine the different elements that have made the collection a success over the years. The concept model features an aesthetic inspired by connected watches, with a Vantablack(R) dial that is devoid of logo and indices. Vantablack(R), considered the blackest man-made material, is used for the dial, and the blackened hour and minute hands evoke the smartwatch's sleep state. This style is further accentuated by the small seconds at 6 o'clock, whose aperture is made up of a newly designed disc for that purpose.
"The concept came from a customer, a friend of the brand and a passionate fan of the Swiss Alp Watch collection. When he visited us with this precious design, we were immediately inspired to create a model that exudes humor and a touch of provocation," explains Edouard Meylan, CEO of H. Moser & Cie.
H. Moser & Cie. celebrates minimalism and an understated aesthetic with an ultra-modern, yet timeless approach that is pared back, creating a striking contrast between simple beauty and carefully selected complex materials. The Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade's case is made of stainless steel with a black DLC coating, fully exuding the power of perfect black.
Model Name: Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade
Reference: 5324-1205
Specifications
Movement: In-house manual-wound caliber HMC 324
Frequency: 18,000 vph
Dial: Vantablack(R) dial with black leaf-shaped hour and minute hands and offset small second at 6 o'clock
Power reserve: Approximately 96 hours
Case: Black DLC-coated stainless steel
Case back: See-through sapphire crystal
Size: 38.2 x 44.0 mm / Thickness: 10.5 mm
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Strap: Black alligator leather strap
Price: 3.4 million yen (excl. tax)
H. Moser & Cie.
H. Moser & Cie.
H. Moser was founded by Heinrich Moser in 1828. Based in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, the brand currently employs around 60 people, develops 14 in-house calibres, and produces more than 1,500 watches per year. Through its sister company, Precision Engineering AG (PEAG), H. Moser & Cie. manufactures components such as regulators and balance springs for its own production and for supply to its partners. Precision Engineering AG, an independent company established within Moser Watch Holding in 2012, specializes in the manufacture of escapement components. H. Moser & Cie. is honored to have a member of the Moser family as Honorary Chairman and President of the Heinrich and Henri Moser Foundation. Founded by Heinrich Moser's descendants, the Moser Foundation preserves family history, including collecting vintage models for the Moser Museum at Charlottenfell Castle, the Heinrich Moser family residence. Backed by watchmaking know-how and industry expertise, MELB Holding now includes the companies H. Moser & Cie. Hautlence. MELB Holding is an independent, family-run group based in the legendary Vallée de Joux.
H. Moser & Cie. Official Importer: Exes Co., Ltd.
Plaza Ginza Building, 6th Floor, 4-27 Ginza 8-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-6274-6120 FAX: 03-6274-6121
H. Moser & Cie. Direct Store: "NX ONE GINZA"
4-2 Ginza 8-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo TEL: 03-3573-7277 FAX: 03-3573-7279
Business Hours: 12:00-19:00 (Closed Tuesdays)
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