The world’s favourite luxury watch brands are already in a league of their own. From intricate dial patterns to engineering wonders right on your wrists, their timepieces are clearly a cut above the rest.
It’s also for this reason that collaborations between luxury watchmaking giants are always a celebrated event. Be it a burst of artistry or a commemoration of a legacy, these exclusive watch brands raise the bar, creating pieces that become collectors’ pieces for an exclusive few.
H. Moser & Cie x Pioneer Centre Second Sunny-Side Up
The Pioneer Centre Seconds Sunny-Side Up, a bold and whimsical addition to its line of Haute Horlogerie timepieces, was unveiled by H. Moser & Cie. The watch has a bright yellow fumé dial with a sunburst pattern and was boldly and creatively designed.
For improved readability even in low light, the dial is paired with lume-filled hour-markers and faceted appliqué indices. Luminescent hour and minute hands in the shape of leaves add to the watch’s elegant appearance and usefulness.
Encased in a 40 mm diameter solid steel case, the watch has a see-through caseback and a domed sapphire crystal. It is water-resistant up to 12 ATM. The HMC 201 automatic calibre, which has a three-day power reserve and beats at 21,600 vph, is visible through the caseback.
Moser’s double stripes are adorned on the movement, which has an anthracite finish and an engraved oscillating weight and partially skeletonised bridges.
A perforated white rubber strap that goes with the watch gives the entire design a more modern feel. An optional steel bracelet is also offered for those who prefer a different style.
Wearers can customise the watch to suit their tastes thanks to these strap options, which increase versatility.
The Pioneer Centre Seconds Sunny-Side Up is a unique piece in the luxury watch market because it strikes a balance between technical prowess and unique design elements. Each unit retails for US$15,900 (~RM69,928). If you’d like more information or to get your own Sunny-Side Up, visit H. Moser & Cie.’s website.
Unimatic x ERG’s U2-KKD
The Modello Due Ref. U2-KKD, Unimatic’s most recent release, is a sophisticated field watch made in partnership with the venerable Japanese company Kaikado and the creative firm ERG Media.
The U2-KKD, which is limited to just 150 pieces, celebrates Kaikado’s 150 years of craftsmanship. The company is most known for its 130-step, handcrafted tea caddies, which have been made that way since 1875.
The most remarkable aspect of the watch is its circular polished 925 silver dial, which was made with the same meticulous techniques that have been passed down through six generations of Kaikado artisans.
Along with matte black skeleton hands and a 2.7 mm ultra double-domed sapphire crystal for protection, the dial also has debossed logos from Kaikado and ERG Media.
The 38mm watch is powered by a Japanese NH35A automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve and hacking seconds, housed in a brushed stainless steel case that is 300 metres water resistant.
It comes in Unimatic’s recognisable tough case and has a worn grey leather strap with quick-release hardware.
Pre-orders for the U2-KKD are available now and will begin shipping on 1st October, 2025. Each unit will retail for €750 (~RM3,782) on Unimatic’s official website.
