H. Moser & Cie. with sister company Precision Engineering AG has launched a new alloy, PE5000. Shock resistant and paramagnetic, this material will be integrated for the first time in a very special edition of the Venturer Small Seconds XL, in a limited edition of 10 pieces.
H. Moser wwners may acquire these watches and take part in a series of tests to confirm the chronometric performance of this escapement of the future.
An alloy of niobium and titanium, PE5000 has highly valuable characteristics for the regulating organs of mechanical watches. As a paramagnetic material, it is extremely resilient and has such remarkable elastic properties that a hairspring made from this alloy is not affected by impacts. This is an invaluable asset for the oscillator in a mechanical watch, constantly in motion and subject to significant constraints.
The alloy of niobium and titanium has a great affinity for oxygen, which results in the challenge of greater wear on tooling; however, the manufacturing processes overall are similar to those for producing traditional hairsprings, in all steps taken to shape the material.
As a producer of regulating organs, Precision Engineering has the expertise needed for this new technology. PE5000 represents a very interesting alternative to silicon, which is also non-magnetic and shock resistant, with the disadvantage of not allowing any adjustments. Niobium-titanium, in contrast, can be adjusted by the watchmaker to optimise the watch's performance if necessary.
Precision Engineering joins the few manufacturers capable of producing paramagnetic escapements, a major advantage in the Swiss watch industry. With a new label, synonymous with quality and precision: Precinergy.
Blue, a color synonymous with quality in traditional watchmaking, is also used in the balance bridge and balance wheel, thanks to a special finish that gives depth to the escapement.
Technical Specifications:
Reference 2327-0206 - Limited Edition of 10 Pieces
The case, in 18kt white gold, measures 43mm x 12.6mm. It has a curved sapphire crystal and a sapphire display back.
Movement is the Swiss manual-wind H. Moser in-house caliber HMC 327 with 29 jewels, 18,000 vph and a power reserve of 3 days. Moser teeth for all wheels and pinions. Original Precision Engineering Paramagnetic Hairspring with a stabilised Breguet overcoil. Functions are: hour, minute and small seconds and power reserve indicator on the movement side.
Deep blue fumé dial, especially designed for this watch, with sunburst pattern. Applique indices and leaf-shaped hands.
It comes on a hand-stitched midnight-blue alligator leather strap with an 18kt white gold pin buckle.
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