H. Moser releases a striking flyback chrono
H. Moser & Cie. has introduced the Endeavour Flyback Chronograph Dual Time Date, a watch that combines three useful complications, a flyback chronograph, a second time zone, and a date display, without turning the dial into a crowded mess. That’s harder than it sounds.
The new model uses a 42mm steel case and a turquoise fumé dial with a darker central disc that carries the second time zone display. Instead of relying on traditional chronograph subdials, H. Moser and movement partner AGENHOR moved everything to the center of the dial. A red hand tracks chronograph seconds while a rhodium-plated hand measures elapsed minutes. The result is a cleaner display than most chronographs, and one that remains easy to read at a glance.
The second time zone is handled with similar restraint. A white arrow mounted on the central fumé disc points to the home time indication without dominating the dial. Around the edge sits a tachymeter scale, adding a slightly more technical look without overwhelming the design.
The real story is the movement. The hand-wound HMC 730 caliber was developed with AGENHOR and is based on the architecture of the automatic HMC 902. By removing the automatic winding system, the designers created space for both the dual-time display and date complication while preserving the movement’s chronograph architecture.
The movement features a column wheel chronograph, horizontal clutch, double barrels, and a 72-hour power reserve. It contains 383 components and 49 jewels. One unusual feature is the minute counter mechanism, which uses a retrograde-style system that allows the chronograph minute hand to jump instantly to the next minute rather than creeping forward gradually. The date can also be adjusted forward or backward, a convenience rarely found on watches with this level of mechanical complexity.
The case measures 42mm wide and 13.2mm thick. It includes a screw-down crown at four o’clock, chronograph pushers at ten and two, and a sapphire display back that reveals the anthracite-finished movement and partially skeletonized bridges. Water resistance is rated to 30 meters.
The turquoise fumé dial remains the star of the show. Moser continues to lean into color while resisting the temptation to overdecorate. The leaf-shaped hands, Super-LumiNova treatment, and simple minute track keep the watch legible despite the number of functions packed inside. A grey nubuck-finished alligator strap completes the package.
Travel watches often force buyers to choose between functionality and elegance. The Endeavour Flyback Chronograph Dual Time Date tries to offer both. It is a complicated watch that rarely looks complicated, which may be the most impressive complication of all.
Specs
Reference 1730-1200, steel model, Turquoise fumé dial, Blackor fumé central disc, grey alligator leather strap with nubuck finish
Case
Steel
Diameter: 42.0 mm
Height: 13.2 mm
Chronograph push-buttons at 10 and 2 o’clock
Screw-down crown at 4 o’clock adorned with an engraved “M”
See-through case-back
Water-resistant to 3 ATM
Dial
Turquoise fumé with sunburst pattern
Blackor fumé central disc with sunburst pattern and white arrow with Super-LumiNova® tip
Leaf-shaped hour and minute hands, filled with Super-LumiNova®
Minute track for the elapsed seconds and minutes
Tachymeter on the flange
Movement
Calibre HMC 730 developed with AGENHOR for H. Moser & Cie., hand-wound movement
Diameter: 34.4 mm or 151/4 lignes
Height: 7.2 mm
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour
Double barrel
Column wheel chronograph
Two-stage chronograph mechanism
Horizontal clutch with friction wheel; smooth wheel equipped with micro-teeth to avoid any issues when the teeth intermesh and reduce unwanted jerks when starting the chronograph
Tulip yoke allowing the chronograph to be triggered or released
383 components
49 jewels
Power reserve: minimum 72 hours
Anthracite finish with Moser double stripes
Partially skeletonised bridges
Functions
Hours and minutes
Chronograph with central display and indication of the elapsed minutes and seconds
Flyback on the minutes and seconds
Dual Time
Date
Power reserve indicator on movement side
Strap
Grey alligator leather with nubuck finish
Steel pin buckle, engraved with the Moser logo