The Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade marks the culmination of the Swiss Alp Watch saga introduced by H. Moser & Cie. in 2016. This unique concept watch pays tribute to the codes of connected watches, incorporating refined Vantablack® technology with traditional, fine mechanical watchmaking.
Similar to previous models from this line, the Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade is inspired by the modern design of smartwatches, yet it is completely mechanical. With its 100% Swiss Manufacture movement and a minimum power reserve of 96 hours, it is developed to last and is perfectly equipped for the next generation.
In this model, H. Moser & Cie. combines different elements that have contributed to its success over the past few years. An aesthetic inspired by smartwatches, it features a Vantablack® dial in its Concept version, with no logo or indices.
Known to be the blackest material produced artificially, Vantablack® and the blackened hour and minute hands perfectly evoke the standby appearance of the watch. This notion is further reinforced by the offset small second at 6 o’clock, redesigned for the occasion as a shaded disc made up of openings.
Acting as an ode to minimalism and understatement, in an ultra-contemporary, pared down and timeless manner, H. Moser & Cie. creates a striking contrast between aesthetic simplicity and the complexity of the materials chosen. Through its steel case with black DLC coating, the Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade radiates all the power of its perfectly black appearance.
The Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade is a concept watch, a symbol of the end of the Swiss Alp Watch collection, production of which will cease.
Technical details
Model: H. Moser & Cie. Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade, Reference 5324-1205, steel model with black DLC coating, Vantablack® dial, blackened hands, black alligator leather strap
Case
Steel with black DLC coating
Dimensions: 38.2 x 44.0 mm/height: 10.5 mm
Sapphire crystal
See-through case back with sapphire crystal
Crown adorned with an “M”
Dial
Vantablack®
Blackened leaf-shaped hour and minute hands
Offset small seconds at 6 o’clock
Movement
Hand-wound HMC 324 Manufacture calibre
Dimensions: 32.0 mm x 36.0 mm/height: 4.8 mm
Frequency: 18,000 Vib/h
27 jewels
Power reserve: minimum 96 hours
Hacking seconds
Moser teeth for all wheels and pinions
Interchangeable Moser escapement
Original Straumann® Hairspring
Gold escapement wheel and pallet fork
Movement finished with Moser stripes
Functions
Hours and minutes
Offset small seconds at 6 o’clock, displayed as a disc
Power reserve indicator on movement side
Strap
Hand-stitched black alligator leather
Steel pin buckle with black DLC coating, engraved with the Moser logo
