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H. Moser & Cie
"The Time Capsule"
A remarkably well preserved "time capsule" stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with two tone salmon dial and original hang tag
- Estimate
- CHF8,000 - 16,000€8,600 - 17,300$10,000 - 20,100
CHF39,370
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- H. Moser & Cie
- Year
- Circa 1945
- Case No
- 180'637
- Model Name
- "The Time Capsule"
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. valjoux 22, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 35.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Dial signed
- Accessories
- Original H.Moser & Co. hang tag
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
H. Moser & Cie. was founded by Heinrich Moser in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1828 catering to Russian princes and members of the Russian Imperial Court. In 1848, Heinrich Moser returned to his hometown of Schaffhausen (Switzerland) and established a watch factory there to supply his business. Moser became one of the most important industrial pioneers in Schaffhausen, far beyond the watch industry, building the first hydroelectric power station on the High Rhine and was the builder of the Rhine Falls railway.
The business continued into the 20th Century with the production notably of chronographs of which the present lot is a stellar example.
Preserved in absolute time capsule condition the watch displays a strong most probably unworn steel case, with strong crisp downturned lugs and fine bezel. The condition of the two tone dial is particularly remarkable with hardly any signs of ageing.
The timepiece not only boast its original leather strap but has the original hangtag is still attached.
It is particularly remarkable to still be able to find timepieces made over 80 years ago and that have remained untouched in their original condition.
The business continued into the 20th Century with the production notably of chronographs of which the present lot is a stellar example.
Preserved in absolute time capsule condition the watch displays a strong most probably unworn steel case, with strong crisp downturned lugs and fine bezel. The condition of the two tone dial is particularly remarkable with hardly any signs of ageing.
The timepiece not only boast its original leather strap but has the original hangtag is still attached.
It is particularly remarkable to still be able to find timepieces made over 80 years ago and that have remained untouched in their original condition.