H. Moser & Cie. Taipei Event Report

Luis6 · 2016-04-22T23:41:06Z

Luis6 reports on an H. Moser & Cie. event in Taipei, highlighting in-house movements, Concept watches, and the Pioneer series. Discover Moser's brand philosophy.

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Luis6 recounts his experience at an exclusive H. Moser & Cie. event in Taipei, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the brand's engagement with collectors. His post captures the essence of community interaction and the opportunity to connect with key figures like Bertrand Meylan, Moser's Asia operation head. This report provides valuable insights into Moser's brand philosophy, product offerings, and commitment to in-house manufacturing, including their sister company Precision Engineering's role in supplying hairsprings to other esteemed brands.

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I was invited to attend a dinner organized by H. Moser and a local AD last night. I've known some of the key "Moser guys" and had frequent exchange of ideas on social media, but meeting and chatting with them in person was just so much more fun!

My seat was right next to Mr. Bertrand Meyland, whose elder brother is Moser's CEO Mr. Edouard Meylan, whom I have also known for some time on the web. Bertrand is in charge of Moser's operation in Asia, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia and other countries.

Bertrand is such an energetic, passionate and easygoing young man. We talked about quite a lot of things, not just watches.

On Bertrand's wrist was the Endeavour Tourbillon Dual Time. My wife said this is one of her favorites.

On the back of each guest's name card, there was a beautiful watercolor drawing of a Moser watch.

There were four different drawings in total.

Mr. Bertrand Meylan welcomed the guests with an "opening speech".

Moser make all their movements in-house, and their hairsprings are produced by their sister company, Precision Engineering, who also supply hairsprings to 25 other watch brands, including Kari Voutilainen and MB&F. Many guests were surprised to learned that.

Menu for the dinner. Sorry, I don't understand French, and I forgot to take photos of the food. But everything was delicate and delicious.

Here, Moser's sales director Mr. Nicholas Hofmann was introducing the 2016 novelties.

And of course the guests had the opportunity to handle the watches in person.

I think Moser's Concept watches are a testimony of the brand's strong design DNA.

See the funky blue central seconds in the photo above, and the perpetual calendar in the photo below? Even without the logo or brand name on the dial, one can still easily recognize that they are Moser watches.

Below are the sportier looking Pioneer series. Like many, I have been a little bit sceptical about this line, but after seeing the watches in person, I actually quite like them. They keep all the key Moser elements while offering a more active style and practicality with superluminova and 120m water resistance.

Do you guys find Mr. Nicholas Hofmann look like a certain movie star?

That handsome man on the right is Michael, who speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese and English. He's been doing a great job for Moser in the ethnically and culturally Chinese world.

My conclusions:

1. H. Moser is definitely moving in the right direction. There are doubts and critiques for sure, but these guys have a clear idea about what they are doing. You can't please everyone, but you must know your own stuff.

2. As a small brand run by a family, H. Moser treasure the close relationships they have with the customers.

3. I shouldn't have taken photos with these good looking guys. But I'm also happy in a way that my presence makes them look even more handsome.

Cheers,

Luis

This message has been edited by Luis6 on 2016-04-22 23:54:38

About the De Bethune DB25 Ref. DB25

De Bethune DB25 Reference DB25

The DB25 represents De Bethune's entry in the 44.5mm manual-wind category, distinguished by its silver dial configuration within the DB25 series. This reference launched in 2006 and continues the brand's approach to contemporary haute horlogerie complications.

The 44.5mm case is crafted from 18k white gold with a fixed bezel and sapphire crystal. Water resistance extends to 30 meters. The manual-winding caliber DB2105 movement provides a substantial 120-hour power reserve. The watch features a leather strap attachment.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking De Bethune's technical approach to timekeeping in a precious metal case. The extended power reserve and manual-wind operation position it for enthusiasts who appreciate hands-on interaction with their timepieces. The 44.5mm sizing places it in contemporary proportions within the independent watchmaking segment.

Specifications

Caliber: DB2105

Case: 18k White Gold

Diameter: 44.5 mm

Dial: Silver

Water Resist.: 30m

Crystal: Sapphire

Key Points from the Discussion

H. Moser & Cie. produces all movements in-house, and their sister company, Precision Engineering, supplies hairsprings to 25 other watch brands, including independents like Kari Voutilainen and MB&F.
Moser's Concept watches, with their logo-free dials, demonstrate a strong design DNA, making them instantly recognizable without explicit branding.
The sportier Pioneer series, initially met with skepticism, gains appreciation in person for retaining key Moser elements while offering practicality with SuperLuminova and 120m water resistance.
Some Moser watches, such as the Perpetual 1 and Funky Blue, can suffer from legibility issues due to reflections and hands blending with the dial, requiring specific viewing angles.
Collector events are highly valued for fostering connections among like-minded enthusiasts and providing direct interaction with brand representatives.
The white lacquered Venturer and Bryan Ferry design models are noted for their appealing aesthetics in person, with the sunken seconds dial of the Venturer being a pleasant surprise.

The Discussion

Poky

Apr 23, 2016

The watch is not very legible (Perp 1, Funky Blue and Black Edition that I tried on) due to reflection and the fact that the indices and hands blend in with the dial. I could only read the dial if I held the watch in a certain way. It is a personal choice but I want the watch to be legible at all angles and most lights. I am still not sure what will be the situation in 25 years time, will my timepiece be still serviceable by H. Moser? There is no doubt that they produce very good looking watches

Dufourism

Apr 23, 2016

is the finishing level on their movements. If they could bring the level of their movement finishing to, say a VC or a Chopard L.U.C, that would be fantastic!

KMII

Apr 23, 2016

Seems like a nice, intimate event And definitely like the watches. Actually on some watches in the past I found the brand name just a tad too big, so the ones without visible branding on the dial are quite intriguing. So, did you return with more Mosers than you had prior to the event?

Luis6

Apr 23, 2016

and the long term situation of the brand is totally understandable. Personally I am confident of Moser's future.

Luis6

Apr 23, 2016

To my untrained eyes, the current movement finishing is about the same level as non-Geneva seal Chopard L.U.C.,which is pretty good but of course not topnotch.

Luis6

Apr 23, 2016

The idea of strengthening the image without having the brand name seems to be a good try. More Moser watches? Not last night, not in the near future, but who knows?

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