I like watches of simplicity. The concise temperament is the best thing to make me calm down from sometimes noisy world. The H. Moser & Cie Mayu is definitely one of them, as a admirable blend of simplicity, elegance, innovation, craftsmanship and intrinsic value.

While most watches nowadays become more and more huge, complicated and expensive, the new H. Moser & Cie Mayu is absolutely an exception. The case size of 38.8 mm, judged by today’s standards, is petite for a gentleman’s dress watch. However, the times of men watches less than 40mm is not long, long ago. To me, that size is just the indication of better craftsmanship. Distinctively classic in its design, the new watch features an independent seconds counter, an iconic signature only in some rare and large pocket watches.

Beating inside the watch is a hand-wound Moser Cal. HMC321.503 movement with a diameter of 32 mm. It is regulated by a Straumann double hairspring escapement. The patented execution of the escape wheel and pallet fork in solid gold with hardened surfaces can be only found in H. Moser watches. Thanks to the use of true bevel wheels, the operation of the winding mechanism is gentle and low-wear. The 80-hour power reserve is adorable, with which the watch will continue to run accurately, even if it is not wound for three days. Through the see-through sapphire case back, we can find a exceptional power reserve indicator. It is truly a in-house movement in every sense.

White Gold Version

Palladium Version

The watch is attached to a finely crafted Crocodile leather strap with a solid white gold clasp. There are three versions available for the new H. Moser & Cie Mayu gentleman’s watch: a white gold model priced at $12,000, a palladium model priced at $16,800 and a platinum model priced just $17,700. These fabulous prices are also exceptions in today’s luxury watch market.

Platinum Version