Endeavour Chinese Calendar Limited Edition Watch: A Journey Through Time with H. Moser & Cie.

Exceptional watchmaking by H. Moser & Cie.

The world of watchmaking is often a subtle blend of cutting-edge engineering and art. H. Moser & Cie., renowned for its unrivalled perpetual calendar, is taking a new step forward in its pursuit of horological excellence. In collaboration with Agenhor SA, the Swiss master watchmaker has created an exceptional piece: the Endeavour Chinese Calendar Limited Edition.

An exceptional timepiece

The centrepiece of this collaboration, the Endeavour Chinese Calendar Limited Edition, is an impressive technical feat that marries the Chinese lunar calendar with the Gregorian calendar, while displaying the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac and the moon phases. This exceptional timepiece requires no correction for an entire decade—12 years of flawless precision.

Two worlds in harmony

Watchmaking is the art of measuring time, and H. Moser & Cie. has taken it to the next level by fusing two distinct cultures—the Gregorian solar calendar and the Chinese lunar calendar. While the Gregorian calendar is based solely on the sun, the Chinese calendar is a complex lunisolar system that incorporates the cycles of the moon while taking the sun into account. This harmonious fusion is a celebration of China’s cultural and traditional richness.

The legacy of the Chinese calendar

The Chinese calendar is the result of thousands of years of observing nature and lunar and solar cycles. It makes it possible to track the seasons and agricultural cycles, playing an essential role in traditional Chinese culture. The Endeavour Chinese Calendar Limited Edition is a heartfelt tribute to this rich and ancient culture.

The magic of synchronisation

The Endeavour Chinese Calendar Limited Edition shines in its ability to accurately display the months and days of the Chinese calendar, the days of the Gregorian calendar, the moon phases, and the zodiac signs associated with each Chinese year. The Chinese lunar calendar, being based on the cycles of the moon, has months that vary between 29 and 30 days to follow the 29.53-day lunar phases. This results in a lunar year of 354.36 days—10.88 days fewer than a solar year. To maintain synchronisation, intercalary months are added every two to three years. The Endeavour Chinese Calendar Limited Edition holds the key to this complexity, without any external intervention, for 12 years.

The elegance of the design

The Endeavour’s 5N red-gold case contrasts beautifully with its smoked Midnight Blue dial. The H. Moser & Cie. logo in transparent lacquer adds a refined touch, and the crescent-moon-shaped apertures display Chinese calendar information and the moon phases on one side, while the Chinese zodiac signs appear on the other. Two retrograde hands enhance the overall aesthetic, delivering outstanding legibility.

Limited availability

The Endeavour Chinese Calendar Limited Edition is not just a watch; it is a horological masterpiece limited to only 100 pieces. Watch enthusiasts around the world will have the chance to own this unique piece, available through H. Moser & Cie. partners.

An exceptional collaboration

Based on H. Moser & Cie.’s in-house HMC 200 movement, the HMC 210 calibre has been enhanced with a module designed by Agenhor SA. Edouard Meylan, CEO of H. Moser & Cie., perfectly sums up the essence of this collaboration: “The Endeavour Chinese Calendar Limited Edition transcends the complexity of the Chinese calendar to create an elegant, pared-back watch that is easy to use, read and set. This modern interpretation of Chinese culture is a tribute to beauty and precision.”

The Endeavour Chinese Calendar Limited Edition is far more than a watch: it is a celebration of horological engineering, Chinese tradition and Swiss elegance. A rare piece that transcends the boundaries of cultures and tastes, it is destined to become an essential object of desire for collectors and watch enthusiasts worldwide.

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