BY JOVAN K
H. Moser & Cie. has been doing things a bit differently lately. Back in 2020, they dropped a crazy, unconventional chronograph design that totally flipped the script on how these watches are supposed to look. Instead of cramming the dial with a bunch of confusing little sub-dials, they teamed up with the movement wizards at Agenhor to create something way cleaner. Now, they are bringing that same “secretly complicated” vibe over to their more classic lineup.
The result is the new Endeavour Flyback Chronograph Dual Time Date, and it’s an absolute flex of minimalism. It packs a flyback chronograph, a dual time zone, and a date into one package, but it looks effortlessly simple. It’s the ultimate expression of Moser’s whole philosophy: making the incredibly complex look totally casual.
To hold all this tech, they went with a polished steel case that measures 42mm x 13.2mm. Now, on paper, that might sound a bit on the larger side, but the way the lugs curve down makes it sit comfortably on the wrist. It’s got a presence without feeling like a brick, striking a really solid balance between elegance and daily wearability.
The clever layout puts the rectangular chronograph pushers up top at 10 and 2 o’clock while the screw-down crown is positioned at 4 o’clock, giving it a slightly asymmetrical look that sets it apart from your standard chronograph watches. It has a sapphire crystal front and back, though you’ll want to keep it away from the pool since it’s only rated for 30m of water resistance.
The dial itself is an absolute masterclass in visual balance, layering a turquoise fumé dial with a sunburst finish under a central blackor fumé GMT disc that features an integrated arrow pointer. Instead of cluttering up that beautiful color layout with traditional sub-dials, everything is kept central, including the main chronograph seconds and minutes display. A clean tachymeter flange frames the outer edge, while the Super-LumiNova hands ensure the entire face remains clean and time readable even when the lights go down.
Flip the watch over, and the movement inside is where the real magic happens. They took the automatic engine from their sportier models, stripped out the rotor to save space, and turned it into the gorgeous, hand-wound calibre HMC 730, built out of 383 components. Operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, it features a special micro-tooth horizontal clutch system that stops the chronograph hands from jumping when you start them, alongside a retrograde snail cam mechanism that makes the minute hand click instantly. It runs for a full 72 hours on a wind thanks to twin barrels, and they even hid the power reserve indicator on the movement side, right alongside the anthracite finishes, perlage, Moser double stripes, and partially skeletonised bridges to keep the dial looking pristine.
To tie the whole thing together, it comes on a grey alligator leather strap with a brushed nubuck finish that feels broken-in from day one, fastened with a steel pin buckle engraved with the Moser logo. Of course, all this high-end indie watchmaking doesn’t come cheap, with a price tag of CHF 74,500 including taxes. It’s definitely a serious investment, but for a piece that packs this much heavy-hitting horology into such a relaxed, beautiful design, it’s in a league of its own.
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