H. MOSER & CIE. – Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time

H. MOSER & CIE. – Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time NEW

H. Moser & Cie. exhibits entrepreneurial flair with the creation of the Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time , an elegant watch bringing together very rare elements. The automatic manufacture calibre HMC 802 uses the first tourbillon ever developed by H. Moser & Cie. 

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This tourbillon is like no other thanks to two ingenious features invented by H. Moser & Cie. Firstly, the state-of-the-art Straumann Double Hairspring® further improves the accuracy and isochronism of the new in-house manufacture movement. Secondly, the Moser Interchangeable Tourbillon Module facilitates servicing with a unique construction. The result: the perfect combination of elegant and functional design.

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The Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time is a very rare timepiece. Its design is infused with elements from traditional pocket watches and the 1920s Bauhaus era, and it features a convex crystal seen in watches of the 1960s. The choice of features and functions is inspired by Heinrich Moser’s professional ventures in St. Petersburg, Russia, where the young Moser created complicated pocket watches for the Imperial Court.

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The Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time incorporates an exceptional dial that is cambered towards the edge of its surface following the curve of the sapphire glass and accentuating the finishing. The swallow-shaped hands are curved to follow the profile of the dial. Slender, elongated applied hour markers collaborate with the golden hour and minute hands to impart time with notable legibility. The bottom portion of the dial is stepped lower and features chamfering between the two surfaces to highlight the two dial levels. The resultant mien delivers a highly sophisticated, refined impression.

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The minute tourbillon, positioned at 6 o’clock, entices the eyes to view the inner workings of the automatic movement, the manufacture calibre HMC 802, visible behind the polished, open-worked gold tourbillon bridge. The crystal is convex in profile, accentuating the dial and tourbillon.

The dual time function is provided with an additional red hour-hand conveying the travel time, when needed. In keeping with the reserved character of H. Moser timepieces, the red hand can be hidden from view when it is not required via the crown.

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The crown features the Moser “M” and the curved lines of the satin-brushed area embellish the case band adjacent to highly-polished, sinuously-recessed flanks. The short horns entice the hand-stitched alligator strap and 18-carat gold folding clasp into a secure, comfortable union between the wearer and his cherished timepiece.

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Automatic calibre HMC 802 – A world first 

The HMC 802 is introduced with the Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time. This movement represents another milestone for H. Moser & Cie., the entrepreneurial company that demonstrates ingenuity and technical excellence. Featuring a minute tourbillon, a dual-time function and a convenient self-winding system, the Tourbillon Dual Time runs at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour. The unique construction of the Moser Interchangeable Tourbillon Module includes a Straumann Double Hairspring®. Indeed, it is this latter aspect which bestows enhanced accuracy and isochronism, two inherent qualit ies of the HMC 802.

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With its Moser Interchangeable Tourbillon module, the HMC 802 features a world first, harnessing “blue-sky thinking”. The module is assembled and regulated independently of the movement , with a simple “plug-and-play system”, facilitating servicing by a competent watchmaker without requiring tourbillon expertise.

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When the tourbillon was conceived in the 18th century for use in a pocket watch, the complication negated the effect of gravitational forces. The result conferred enhanced accuracy when the watch was held in a vertical plane. This is an objective which remains valid to this day. However, wristwatches are held in a multitude of positions in ordinary use, hence some of the benefits of a conventional tourbillon are lost. The Straumann Double Hairspring® ingeniously optimises accuracy with a pair of matched hairsprings, which the gravitational influence on each spring being countered by the opposing spring, irrespective of the position of the timepiece. This allows the centre of gravity to remain in the middle of the hairsprings, improving accuracy. In addition, the paired Straumann Hairsprings® also reduce the effect of friction normally experienced with a single hairspring, improving isochronism. The result is a tourbillon more appl icable to the needs of wearers in the 21st century.

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This critical component of the movement was developed together with Precision Engineering AG, a sister company of H. Moser & Cie. specialised in the development and production of hairsprings and escapements, at the same premises in Neuhausen am Rheinfall. This innovative double hairspring technology is featured in a limited number of other H. Moser timepieces.

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To power the movement automatically, a bi-directional pawl winding system transfers the energy from the 18-carat solid red gold rotor to the barrel. The system energises the mainspring when turning in either direction, reducing the time required to fully wind the watch. The HMC 802 has a minimum power reserve of three days.

The red-gold rotor features the H. Moser company hallmark and is open-worked to view the movement below. The rhodium-plated movement includes chamfered bridges, decorated with the famous Moser stripes and gold engraving. There is a deliberate gap between the bridges for a better view of the circular grained wheels of the gear train, indulging purists’ eyes with a view of the flawless finishing of the movement. The exceptional design of the tourbillon as a module, along with the open-worked tourbillon bridge and the screwed balance, stands testament to the no-compromise creation of the HMC 802.

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H. Moser & Cie. Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time – refined aesthetics and enhanced functionality 

The H. Moser & Cie. Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time represents the culmination of handsome, yet refined aesthetics and reveals a miniature mechanical world. It harnesses complications which enhance functionality. The mechanical ingenuity employed improves accuracy, isochronism and ease of servicing, and the fine craftsmanship confers years of enjoyment. Indeed, it is this array of attributes which makes this watch very rare.

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TECHNICAL FEATURES

Reference 2802-0200, White gold model, ardoise dial, black strap
Reference 2802-0400, Red gold model, red gold fumé dial, brown strap
Reference 2802-0401, Red gold model, argenté dial, brown strap 

Case
18-carat red or white gold, three-part
Diameter: 41.5 mm, height: 14.3 mm
Curved sapphire crystal and see-through sapphire crystal case back
Screw-in crown adorned with an “M” 
Dial
Ardoise, red-gold fumé or argenté finish with a sunburst pattern
18-carat red and white gold hands and appliqué indexes
Two-layer dial with unique finishing on each layer and chamfered and polished edges 
Movement
In-house automatic calibre HMC 802
Diameter: 34.0 mm or 15 lignes, height: 6.5 mm
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour
Automatic bi-directional pawl winding system
Solid 18-carat red-gold rotor engraved with H. Moser & Cie. company hallmark
Power reserve: minimum 3 days
Moser teeth for all wheels and pinions
Original Straumann Double Hairspring®
Minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock with skeletonised 18-carat gold bridges 
Functions
Hour and minute
Second time zone that can be hidden when not in use 
Strap
Hand-stitched brown or black alligator
Solid 18-carat red or white gold folding clasp, with engraved Moser logo.
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MOSER SCHAFFHAUSEN AG
Rundbuckstrasse 10
CH-8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Switzerland
TEL.          +41 52 674 0050
FAX          +41 52 674 0055
E-MAIL      info@h-moser.com
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KERBEDANZ – TWINS Single Edition

KERBEDANZ – TWINS Single Edition NEW

The myths about twins are common for many nations of the world. In some of them the twins appear as brothers (rivals, later allies), in others - as brother and sister (male and female elements, for example Osiris and Isis in ancient Egypt). The subject of twins is quite typical for the mythologies of American Indians.

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   That's why the sign of the twins on the dial has acquired a figurative interpretation, non-traditional for the European zodiacal horoscope, based on an archaic part of the epic of the K'iche' - Maya "Popol - Vuh" called the myth of "heroes-avengers", which refers to the most common subjects in the mythology of the American Indians. In this myth the fight of divine twins against antagonists is solved in the form of a ball game.

   The twins of the epic of K'iche' incur the displeasure of lords of the underworld- Xibalba, because the whole days they were playing ball on the road to Xibalba, over the heads of its lords; the gods of death take it for a direct challenge and the desire to conquer them. The gods invite the twins to the competition to posses their equipment and to kill the brothers. The heroes hide their equipment and descend to Xibalba without it. At night, the twins run the danger of death in the "Houses of tests," and during the day they play ball with the gods of death. Heroes are defeated, and the gods of death kill them on the playground.

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   The little twins find the attributes for ball games of their killed father and uncle, they clear the field and anger again the gods of death by the noise and knock of the ball. The lords of Xibalba offer to the boys to participate to the competition. Thanks to the ingenuity and magical abilities – both of their own and of their assistants - the heroes pass the test, die, reborn, kill the main rulers of Xibalba, and deprive the other lords of their power, divine dignity, and their privileges and favorite activity- ball games. Thereupon, the brothers turn into the Sun and Moon.

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   From the structure of the myth about the heroes-players, it follows, a priori, that it reflects the ritual of a ball game. The twins’ tests in the underworld, leading the hero's death and their subsequent rebirth (for the first couple - in their children, for the second - in the heavenly bodies) are mounted to the initiation ceremonies. It corresponds to the data of ethnography, according to which, all across America, where the game had an important meaning in the ritual life and where the myths about the players were widespread (especially in Mesoamerica, the lowlands of Colombia and Venezuela, in Mato Grosso), the game was associated with initiation rites.

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Brand

A name that signifies leader and precursor is worthy of unique personalities. A watch worthy of unique personalities needs to have sublime qualities. This is how Kerbedanz was created as a perfect marriage of watch-making excellence, a unique philosophical concept and a highly creative visual design.
The name KERBEDANZ derives from the patronymic of the Brand’s founding President Tigran Karabedyan.
Paying a tribute to his ancestor, he gives to his company the name KERBEDANZ which means “the heirs of Karabed” (Karabed meaning Precursor/Leader), both qualifiers being perfectly adapted to KERBEDANZ which is a precursor with its concept of specific products’ value. By the way, Kerbedanz appears as a Leader regarding its very unique watch models - or very limited series - dedicated to a very exclusive clientele well known in their activities.
      

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History

The ancestor of Tigran Karabedyan was a renowned goldsmith with wonderful skills to work the metal. He had acquired a great notoriety in the entire region where he exercised his art and was regularly sought to repair failing clocks as well. His fame is not only because of his competence. Indeed he was a good man, humble, generous, devoted to his family, and faithful to his friends. His highly professional skills and knowledge gave him not only a comfortable life but also the consideration and the respect of his surroundings.
Anxious to transfer the legacy of his ancestor and in the respect for the ethical values which had marked his life and works, Tigran Karabedyan decides to create his own watch brand and to locate it in Switzerland, in the city of Neuchâtel, the ancestral cradle of the Swiss watch industry.
The KERBEDANZ watches have a dual heritage: the know-how of the ancestral watchmaking and the ethic value cultivated by a man fair and straight, highly self-demanding in his professional commitment and in his life as well.
Through its product policy - concept, manufacturing and high quality finishing - the excellence of its network and overall the respect dedicated to its Clients, KERBEDANZ will fully reflect these ethical values.

Ethics

The KERBEDANZ watches therefore have a dual heritage: the abilities and the centuries-old tradition of Swiss luxury watchmaking and the ethical values ​​that have accompanied a good and righteous man during his whole life, who was attached to the quality and accuracy of his work as to  respect the rules of life.
KERBEDANZ impregnated with the fundamental ethical values​​, base its principles on the respect of its customers and watches over to offer products of  high quality and a distribution that is as selective as exclusive.

Philosophy

Giving sense to beauty

 The KERBEDANZ brand has the mission to interpret the multiple universe of human thought as creating exceptional watches by the symbolic content they contain. Through these exceptional watches, KERBEDANZ wants to establish a special relationship with the customers that are named "leaders." These same leaders and precursors, by their actions and charisma, participate in their respective fields to the creation and expansion of the universe of human thought.
By merging the "form and substance" KERBEDANZ carries in his creations perfect union between a philosophical or esthetic symbolism and its cultural translation.
It is this unique creative concept that KERBEDANZ applies to the design of its very exclusive watches, sometimes very evocative or more discrete, mysterious or even subliminal depending on the nature of the subject under discussion. The personalization of the watch can be so secret that its evocation is only comprehensible to its owner.

A World of Symbols

The universe of human thought is not only made ​​of the philosophical and cultural heritage of mankind since ancient times, but it is continually adding new discoveries and theories in such various areas as science, history, philosophy, art and everything related to ethical values ​​that elevate human dignity and give its own value to every civilization and every culture.
To create valuables corresponding to contemporary design, capable of transmitting strong emotions and messages: myths and symbols from the depths of time or exciting visions of a future projection - this is the challenge that KERBEDANZ was sent giving priority in terms of product to the pursuit of excellence, uniqueness, reliability, elegance and innovation at the service of its customers.

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Technical Specifications

Model: KERBEDANZ – Single ROYAL LION
Unique Piece

Movement:
Swiss manual-winding Tourbillon
120 hours power reserve, 
28,800vph, 
27 jewels
Functions:
Hours, minutes, tourbillon
Case:
Diameter: 50.00mm x 15.60mm
White gold,
Water resistant to 3 atm
Dial:
White gold, blue enamel, 
Hand decorated 3 layer dial, guilloché, 
With Indo-American motif
Crystal:
Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Strap:
Blue genuine alligator
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    Kerbedanz SA

    Rue des Moulins 51,
    2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
    info@kerbedanz.com   
    + 41 32 725 18 10
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