H. Moser & Cie. has developed a very specific “look” over the years often using a minimalist interpretation of time. Although you’ll see models of varying complexity throughout the different lines, some of the more iconic Moser watches lean heavily on a textured fumé sunburst dial with a surprising lack of branding or text. These models range in their colorways and case materials, but with the brand’s latest release, they’re injecting a surprising achromatic tint through the use of Vantablack and the addition of a large moon-phase complication.

The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept comes in two iterations: red gold with a midnight-blue fumé dial ? classic Moser ? and the model in steel utilizing Vantablack. Vantablack is a remarkable substance that is renowned for being the darkest material known to man. It’s composed of carbon nanotubes that are vertically aligned next to each other and are capable of absorbing up to 99.965 percent of all light (Vanta stands for Vertically Aligned NanoTube Array). Some previous applications include being used to prevent stray light from entering telescopes used by astrophysicists and in a variety of artistic projects by Sir Anish Kapoor.
The effect that the material has on the dial is mesmerizing and is enhanced by the moon-phase located at 6 o’clock. The moon-phase is often considered the most poetic complication in watchmaking but has all too often been left by the ways...