H. Moser & Cie - The Beauty in Everything: Single Owner Online Auction Hong Kong Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: H. Moser & Cie
    Year: Circa 2022
    Reference No: 1327-1201
    Movement No: 200’019’220
    Case No: 125’684
    Model Name: Endeavour Small Seconds Total Eclipse
    Material: Stainless steel and pink gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. HMC 327, 29 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Calf
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel H. Moser & Cie pin buckle
    Dimensions: 38mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by blank H. Moser & Cie international guarantee, Certificate of Authenticity, hang tags, fitted presentation box, outer packaging and factory paper container. Further delivered with framed unique LABEG WATCHART cardboard artwork of the present model, made exclusively for The Beauty in Everything auction, dated 20th October 2022.

  • Catalogue Essay

    This watch (and the next one) are The Armoury's collaborations with H. Moser & Cie. It started with some very fortuitous chance meetings with Bertran and Edouard Meylan, the current leadership of the company. We worked on this design throughout Covid, completing all the work over e-mail and Zoom calls. It takes inspiration from a total solar eclipse, combining an ultra-black dial with a rim of red gold evoking the halo of the sun. - Mark Cho

    Full Story: https://www.thebeautyineverythingsale.com/h-moser-cie-x-the-armoury-total-eclipse


    To the new owners of the watches in the sale: The Armoury will custom-make the winner one of The Armoury’s signature garments as a gift. For further details please visit the link below.

    More Details: https://www.thearmoury.com/the-beauty-in-everything-gifts


    - 4th December 2021 marked the most recent Total Solar Eclipse that plunged Antartica from a bright summer’s day into a daunting state of complete darkness. A bewitching and impressive spectacle, this is a rare occurrence that only happens every 360 to 410 years, when the centers of the Sun and Moon are precisely aligned.

    - In an unprecedented collaboration between H. Moser & Cie and The Armoury, the Endeavour Small Seconds Total Eclipse was conceived, embodying the distinct design codes of the star-crossed houses. Despite coming from different worlds, the independent watchmaker and menswear brand both have a deep admiration for refined craftsmanship and elegance. Drawing from the momentous celestial event, the present model was launched in January 2022 with two references, 1327-1200 and 1327-1201, delivered with stainless steel or pink gold accents.

    - Both references sport a stark Vantablack dial that absorbs 99.965% of the light, mirroring the astronomical phenomena of a backlit moon obstructing the sun. The polished flange around the dial, in steel or pink gold as the choice may be, provides a stellar representation of the solar corona. The Breguet hands and subtle indices create an eye-catching contrast to the Vantablack dial, while simultaneously giving a gracefully understated appearance.

    - Based on H. Moser & Cie’s Endeavour series, the case of the watch is distinct with scalloped sides and downturned lugs. Downsized at The Armoury’s request to a discreet 38mm diameter, this calamitous piece is made to be worn on any occasion.

    - Delivered in “like-new” condition, the present stainless steel Endeavour Small Seconds Total Eclipse with pink gold accents is one of a limited edition of 28 pieces only. Accompanied by its original accessories, this example offers collectors a wonderful chance to become the proud owner of this small, dark and handsome timepiece. The present lot is further delivered a framed unique LABEG WATCHART cardboard artwork of the H. Moser & Cie ref. 1327-1201, made exclusively for The Beauty in Everything auction, dated 20th October 2022.

    - For a side by side comparison of the two Endeavour Small Seconds Total Eclipse examples, do not hesitate to turn to the following lot, number 8014, to see the ref. 1327-1200 in full stainless steel livery.

8013

Ref. 1327-1201
A beautifully crafted and unusual stainless steel wristwatch with Vantablack dial, pink gold accents, guarantee and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 28 pieces, made in collaboration with The Armoury

Circa 2022
38mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000 
€14,800-24,700
$15,400-25,600

Sold for HK$277,200

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