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Moser & Cie Monard in Platinum
I was considering a VC Historiques Americaine 1921 at the AD last week but was immediately attracted by another piece on display. A couple of features were particularly appealing:
- The simplistic design
- The center second hand
- Hand wound movement
- 7+ day power reserve
- The substantial feeling on the wrist
Needless to say, I ended up buying this piece instead. The Monard is definitely a dressy watch, fit for a black-tie function. Here are some pictures:
And here's the movement. Notice the power reserve display on this side.
These are the specifications:
- Ref: 343.505.05
- Hand wound with true bevel wheels
- Dual barrel
- Moser tooth system in wheel train & pinions
- Stop seconds function
- Sapphire glass
Who knows....maybe one day I will trade up to the Perpetual that eveybody talks about but can hardly lay hands on...
Hope you enjoy these pictures.
Sam
Moser & Cie Monard in Platinum
I was considering a VC Historiques Americaine 1921 at the AD last week but was immediately attracted by another piece on display. A couple of features were particularly appealing: - The simplistic design - The center second hand - Hand wound movement - 7+...
Nice Catch
Very classic, elegant and simple watch with great movement. That's Moser watches.hehehe... Mr. Andreas Strehler, the man who created Opus 7, designed some Moser movements, so without a doubt the movements are great and reliable. Moser is under-rated now, ...
Excellent Choice
Congratulations! on your acquisition of the Monard. It is an elegant piece and a perfect dress watch. The greyish dial is subtle and goes very nicely with the black strap. I also like it in platinium and as you said - it feels substantial on the wrist. I ...
Nice one Sam.
That is a truly handsome dial and movement. I am a big fan of Moser and count the Mayu among my favorites. Best, Jed...
Saying Hi !
..... Distant relative & abroard. Congrats on your purchase ! Long toss up btn the Monard & Mayu.... 7 days vs 3 days, 40mm vs 38mm ...... sub-sec sawyed me in the end....
Sam - That is Just Perfect in Every Way
Congratulations on a wonderful timepiece. You know, it won't look so bad with jeans either! mark
Congrats, Sam!
I like how the Monard marries elegance and substance into one breathtaking design. Moser's leaf hands are gorgeous -- the shape of the hour hand is particularly sensual. I'd love to pick up a palladium Mayu someday, but I agree with you that their Perpetu...
Congrats Sam, simple and elegant...
I prefer the slate Mayu. Nice suit background...projects an air of class. Kong
yap. I deliberated between the Mayu and Monard....
7-day vs.3-day, and big second vs small second....
Congrats Sam. It's a beauty!!
As a fellow Moser owner, I understand your excitement on your purchase.
Very nice choice, Sam
The ruthenium dial and the platinum case + a nice level of finish on the movement=a super alternative to the Classic competitors we use to speak about. Congrats, my friend. Best, Nicolas
Congratulations Sam . . . Moser makes a beautifil watch!!!
This message has been edited by Craig LA on 2009-03-29 00:47:14...
Very elegant and classy watch Sam......
and the specs. are impressive too. Cheers fernando This message has been edited by fernando on 2009-03-29 05:19:46
Thx Fernando.
I've just ordered a dream piece from an independent too Have to wait for several months though... Sam
I'm sure it'll be worth the wait Sam.....
I'm excited to see what it is. A few names are already running through my head.Give us a clue - is it a conventional piece or something more avant garde?
LOL Toys are nor for me...I am pretty 'old schooled' Fernando
There are even some resemblance to vintage. Enough hints?
Hehe...not bad Fernando.
But these two are not taking any new orders... If you don't mind, I will keep it under wraps till I get the watch (else bad luck ). I will definitely let you know then. Best, Sam
this is elegance personified.
not to be found on many wrists in the same room i'll bet. out of interest, who owns the name now? it cant be the same people who made the watches at the beginning of the 20th century. best Graham
Oh yea that is one
dressy piece ultimate elegance great choice Phenomenal Best Damian
