Have you ever thought that a gift for your father must not only be thoughtful, but also tasteful? The H. Moser & Cie. Speedster series self-winding flyback chronograph Frost model that I want to introduce to you today is not only a watch, but also a profound praise of father’s love. What stories and emotions are hidden behind its design and craftsmanship? Let’s take a look!
Henry Moser & Cie.
Switzerland is a world-famous watchmaking kingdom. There are not only many long-established watchmaking brands, but also some emerging independent watchmaking brands. Today we are going to introduce Switzerland’s emerging independent watchmaking brand H. Moser & Cie. (H. MOSER & CIE.). This brand was founded in 1828. It is the first brand in the world to produce mechanical watches and is also one of the earliest watchmaking brands in Switzerland.
The founder of H. Moser & Cie. is Henri Arnold. He founded this watchmaking company in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. At that time, it mainly produced watches for some European aristocrats and royal members.
After entering the 21st century, H. Moser & Cie. began to transform, mainly producing high-end watches, and gradually formed its own style, which received high praise in the industry.
Some people refer to Henry Moser & Cie. as the “Hermès” watchmaking industry. This metaphor is quite appropriate, because the watches of this brand are so expensive that many people can only stay away from them even if they like them, and only a very small number of rich people can actually own them.
Although it is an emerging brand, Henry Moser & Cie. is already quite mature in watchmaking technology, especially in terms of movements, and can even be said to have reached the top level.
The Frost model of the Speedster series automatic flyback chronograph we are going to introduce today is the best proof of the caliber of H. Moser Machinery. This watch is not only a holiday gift for Father’s Day, but also a compliment to the father.
movement
There are two versions of this Speedster series automatic winding flyback chronograph, one is a 5N red gold version and the other is a stainless steel version. Let’s take a look at the red gold version first. This version is made of 5N red gold. The dial is midnight blue smoke color. The entire dial exudes a mysterious and noble atmosphere.
The stainless steel version uses aurora green smoke color. This color seems to bloom dazzlingly under the sunlight. Both dials have very unique visual effects.
It is worth mentioning that this series of watches are equipped with the HMC 907 self-winding self-produced movement jointly developed by H. Moser & Cie.’s partner AGENHOR.
The characteristic of this movement is its emphasis on minimalism and legibility. From the structure of the movement to the function settings, everything is as simple and clear as possible so as not to confuse the wearer.
Unlike many complex function watches on the market, the Speedster series watch has only two chronograph buttons, one is used to start and stop the chronograph, and the other is used to reset to zero. Because there are only these two functions, the entire movement is also very simple.
In addition, this movement also has good performance, the power reserve can reach 48 hours, and the winding efficiency is also very high. Even if the wearer does not wear it for a long time, as long as it is worn, it will generally not stop completely.
Design
In addition to the movement, the design of this watch is also very good in appearance. As we have said before, the two versions each have different dial colors, and both colors are smoked. This color is a representative element in the Swiss watchmaking industry.
The smoked dial is both deep and warm, and paired with simple and elegant hands, it highlights the high-end feel of the watch. The most eye-catching thing on the entire dial is Henry Moser’s iconic “smile” hour markers.
This time scale is not just a decoration, it also symbolizes the spirit of fathers who are brave enough to challenge and not afraid of difficulties. Isn’t this similar to many fathers?
Some fathers may not be good at expressing themselves in life, but they use their actions to interpret their love for their families and their support for their children’s growth. They are like these chronographs. Although they look low-key on the outside, they are full of power on the inside.
Summarize
In the face of time, everyone is equal, but there are very few people who can grasp and control time. Fathers may not be the same, but on Father’s Day, we can express our respect in a special way, that is, send a gift.
This gift does not need to be expensive, as long as it can express your feelings, it is enough. If your father is a person who pursues perfection, then giving him a H. Moser & Cie. Speedster series automatic winding flyback chronograph frost model must be the most appropriate choice.