H. Moser & Cie. has expanded its digital offerings with the launch of the Off-Grid, according to reports from WatchPro USA and Time+Tide Watches. The watch combines a 42.6mm PVD-treated steel case with a skeletonized dial and a digital display positioned at 6 o’clock, creating what the manufacturer describes as a third way between mechanical watches and connected devices.
Design and Versions of the Off-Grid
The Off-Grid is available in two distinct versions, each limited to 1,000 pieces. The first variant pairs a blue PVD-treated case with a Blackor fumé sub-dial and a white rubber strap. The second version combines a black PVD-treated case with a red fumé sub-dial and a black strap. Both models follow the architecture of the Streamliner collection and feature an integrated rubber strap, a slightly domed sapphire crystal, and a sapphire-equipped case back bearing the Moser emblem.
Rather than placing a large digital screen front and center, H. Moser & Cie. integrated the digital readout into the skeletonized dial at the 6 o’clock position. At 12 o’clock sits a small domed fumé sub-dial displaying the Moser logo in transparent lacquer. The hands and ceramic indexes feature Super-LumiNova for low-light visibility.
Movement and Technical Specifications
Inside the timepiece beats the D10 caliber, a movement developed specifically for H. Moser & Cie. in partnership with Sequent. Measuring 32.5 by 33.9 by 6.9mm, the 186-component movement operates at 32,768 vibrations per second. The caliber delivers an accuracy rating of plus or minus 0.3 seconds per day.
The power reserve depends on usage mode. When utilized strictly for time-display-only, the battery lasts up to 12 months. Engaging the watch’s various functional features reduces the power reserve to six months. The movement also incorporates Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3, offering compatibility with both iOS and Android devices.
Functions and Connected Features
Despite housing digital technology, the Off-Grid is deliberately designed to avoid constant smartphone dependency and app fatigue. The device includes a selection of functions inspired by mechanical complications, such as a GMT function with a country selector covering all time zones, a split-seconds chronograph capable of displaying 1/100th of a second, a perpetual moonphase indicator programmed for the next 100 years, and sunrise and sunset time calculations.
Additional features include a vibrating alarm, a timer, and an Off-Grid mode accessed via a 9 o’clock “OFF-GRID” button that offers quick country selection alongside a small dictionary covering 10 words in 21 languages.
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