The limited-edition H Moser & Cie Endeavour Small Seconds Total Eclipse proves black is well and truly back
Independent Swiss manufacture H Moser & Cie's first collaboration for 2022 is with The Armoury’s Mark Cho, who has been a watch collector for more than 15 years.
The two have joined forces on an unprecedented partnership, resulting in the Endeavour Small Seconds Total Eclipse, a modern-looking wristwatch that’s presented in a sleek all-black colourway.
Cho worked in real estate before co-founding, alongside fashion entrepreneur Alan See, Hong Kong’s menswear brand The Armoury in 2010. In 2013, he expanded the company to New York, which is where he met H Moser & Cie CEO Edouard Meylan in 2019.
The Endeavour Small Seconds Total Eclipse is available in two limited editions of 28 pieces. Its 38mm case shape is inspired by early pocket watch conversions and, although classic, remains exceedingly modern thanks to the super-slick dial coated with Vantablack, one of the blackest materials produced artificially.
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A polished inner flange in steel or red gold represents the ethereal glow of the stellar corona, the outermost part of the Sun’s atmosphere, which is only visible to the naked eye when there’s a total solar eclipse.
Breguet-shaped hour and minute hands in steel or red gold are powered by the hand-wound Calibre HMC 327, which comes with a three-day power reserve and can be admired through a sapphire crystal open case back.
Secure your Endeavour Small Seconds Total Eclipse onto the wrist using the hand-stitched calf leather strap.
In an exclusive interview with Tatler, Cho and Meylan discuss their partnership in more detail…
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