With just 100 pieces produced, this exceptional timepiece is much more than a simple chronograph: It embodies a journey through the history and mysteries of H. Moser & Cie., whilst celebrating contemporary innovation. Inspired by Moser models from the mid-20th century, the Endeavour Chronograph Compax is the very essence of watchmaking tradition, infused with a resolutely timeless modern edge.
Through the Endeavour Chronograph Compax, H. Moser & Cie. and Massena LAB are paying tribute to the watchmaking approach and spirit of innovation which have always characterised the brand. A symbol of exploration and discovery, like a relic of a timepiece found in a museum, this model is designed for those who, like great adventurers, are seeking to go beyond the limits of time and space. Taking its design from historic Moser chronographs from the 1940s, the Endeavour Chronograph Compax has a classic "Compax" configuration. With its two sub-dials at 3 and 9 o'clock, one for the small seconds and the other for the 45-minute chronograph, it is perfectly symmetrical, offering an elegant yet functional harmony which resonates with the scientific universe of the mid-20th century. The presence of a tachymetric scale, which allows the ground speed to be measured with precision, also recalls the practical purpose watches would fulfil for the pioneers and explorers of old. Its Funky Blue dial, a true H. Moser & Cie. signature, plays a key role in this aesthetic, along with the Moser logo in its historic form, while all the technical elements, such as the tachymetric scale, the chronometer graduation, the sub-dials and the hands, feature Super-LumiNova® to ensure perfect legibility in any situation, even in the most extreme of conditions, and particularly when the watch needs to be a reliable tool for navigation within unpredictable environments.
The Endeavour Chronograph Compax, housed in a 41-mm stainless steel case, is paired with a brown kudu leather strap, matched with stitching in a white thread. This detail is an elegant reminder of the features often found on historic dials. At the heart of this case is the H. Moser & Cie. standard automatic movement, which is combined with a chronograph module to ensure it offers a technical performance worthy of this exceptional timepiece.
The design of this collaborative piece, created by Massena LAB, steps away slightly from the minimalist philosophy usually associated with H. Moser & Cie. However, it faithfully respects the aesthetic of the 1940s, striking a perfect balance between tradition and contemporary boldness. The expertise of William Massena, a great connoisseur of vintage watchmaking and long-standing friend of H. Moser & Cie., was crucial to the design of this piece: "Taking inspiration from Moser chronographs from the 1940s, what intrigued me the most during this collaboration was the tension between the maximalist vintage aesthetic of the past and the radical minimalism at the heart of modern-day H. Moser & Cie. Marrying these two philosophies was a challenge, but the resulting Endeavour Chronograph Compax is a watch which links the past and present, whilst looking firmly towards the future."
Edouard Meylan, CEO of H. Moser & Cie., explains further: "The Endeavour Chronograph Compax model is more than just a watch: It is a timeless declaration, a bridge between the past and present, and a marvellous illustration of the ability of both brands to push the limits of innovation ever further, whilst celebrating the watchmaking heritage of H. Moser & Cie. It does not settle for simply telling a story; it takes you on a journey, immersing its wearer in a world where time meets discovery and innovation."
