Independents

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+...  

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, ... 

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 ... 

That is a truly handsome dial and movement. I am a big fan of Moser and count the Mayu among my favorites. Best, Jed...  

..... 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....  

Congratulations on a wonderful timepiece. You know, it won't look so bad with jeans either! mark

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... 

I prefer the slate Mayu. Nice suit background...projects an air of class. Kong

7-day vs.3-day, and big second vs small second....

As a fellow Moser owner, I understand your excitement on your purchase.

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

This message has been edited by Craig LA on 2009-03-29 00:47:14...  

and the specs. are impressive too. Cheers fernando This message has been edited by fernando on 2009-03-29 05:19:46

I've just ordered a dream piece from an independent too Have to wait for several months though... 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?

There are even some resemblance to vintage. Enough hints?

but again I'm sure these would require much more than a few months.

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

the movement looks stunning. GEO

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

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dressy piece ultimate elegance great choice Phenomenal Best Damian

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