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MON A RD A classic watch with just three hands to indicate the time,
An additional highlight of this exclusive watch is the use
but incorporating a movement that is full of convincing
of an escapement module, a world-first. Its easy inter-
innovations and timeless beauty: the Monard from Moser.
changeability helps to reduce the time required for adjustment when cleaning and servicing the watch.
The fascination of this watch lies in its puristic appearance and the renunciation of all fashionable special effects.
The patented execution of the escapement wheel and pal-
Moser would not be Moser, however, if a hint of the spirit
let fork in hardened solid gold with highly polished work-
of the age, represented here by a case which is 40.8 mm in
ing surfaces to minimize friction is also an expression of
diameter and 10.85 mm thick, had not found a place in the
the constant endeavour by the watchmakers at Moser to
watch.
make something that is already special into something exceptional.
The typically three-dimensional Moser hands, in conjunction with the very clear layout of the dial with a sun pat-
The Cal. HMC 343.505 movement of the Monard was
tern ground finish, ensure excellent legibility of the time.
developed in-house as a hand-wound movement with true
The centre seconds symbolizes both the passage of time
bevel wheels in the winding part and is used exclusively by
and the function of the watch. Setting the watch accu-
Moser. The bevel wheels and the extremely efficient Mo-
rately to the second is possible in conjunction with the
ser tooth system used throughout the wheel train counter-
hacking second when adjusting the hands.
act wear and in so doing ensure a long service life.
The Monard is equipped with the Moser double barrel for
All movements are individually numbered on the barrel
a minimum power reserve of seven days when fully wound
bridge and are recorded in the ledgers at Moser Schaff-
and incorporates a power reserve display that is visible
hausen AG. The seal on the movement, the screwed gold
through the sapphire glass back on the movement side.
mounts and the special Moser ground stripes are an expression of the watchmaker’s art at its most accomplished.