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Lot Essay
Heinrich Moser, founder of H. Moser & Cie. was born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland in 1805. Like many purveyors of luxury goods in the 19th century, Heinrich Moser responded to the increasing appetite for luxury goods of Russia’s elite and established H. Moser & Cie in St. Petersburg in 1828. The company experienced great successes during that time, and many of their rare and exquisite pieces could be found on the wrist of Russian royalties, until their business was expropriated during the tumultuous Russian revolution. Production continued in the 1950s in Le Locle with a switch from pocket to wristwatches. Sadly, the company failed to stay in operation because of the quartz crisis in 1979. In 2005, a new Manufacture was built in Schaffhausen and with the help of Dr. Jürgen Lange, the watch manufacturer was given a second chance for greatness in the world of horology. From 2012 to date, the Manufacture is owned by the Meylan family and is an independent, Swiss, family-run business. Their motto is deceptively simple – to manufacture in-house and to make ingenious products. This means that all their movements are produced in-house and every watch is built and finished by hand. In addition, each watch is designed and crafted to perfection, with unique features and often with the incorporation of innovative, yet functional and simple-to-use complications. This strive for perfection results in a very small production which makes H. Moser watches very rare and collectible indeed.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The watch is in very good condition with only minimal traces of wear, close to new. The dial is nice and clean. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloguing, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.