Independently owned luxury watchmaker H. Moser & Cie. has opened its first U.S. boutique at The Villa Menlo Park cultural center in Silicon Valley.
The Villa Menlo Park development, which is located in the heart of Menlo Park, Calif., is the result of the vision of longtime Bay Area retailers Jared and Stephen Silver, who set out to create a cultural hub in Silicon Valley with an emphasis on discovery, fine craftsmanship, quiet sophistication and enriching, curated experiences. The new venue houses a range of world-class dining and retail destinations, including the new H. Moser & Cie. boutique and the Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry flagship.
“H. Moser & Cie. is one of the most important forces in modern watch design and a flag bearer for independent watchmaking,” said Jared Silver, President of Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry in a statement. “H. Moser is rapidly growing its base of collectors in Silicon Valley, and now they will have an immersive home to experience the many different aspects of the company.”
The H. Moser & Cie. boutique — the brand’s first standalone U.S. store and its fourth worldwide — offers visitors the opportunity to discover the watchmaker’s rare timepieces in a resolutely modern environment. The store artfully interprets both the brand’s philosophy and its traditional watchmaking craft through a refined, minimalist lens.
The interior exhibits understated lines, refined industrial materials and carefully composed lighting, inviting watch lovers to rediscover the very essence of the watchmaker’s art, stripped of any artifice. Within its walls, boutique visitors will discover one of the world’s largest selections of H. Moser & Cie. timepieces in a single location, including the new boutique exclusive Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton timepiece, part of a limited edition of 17 timepieces presented in partnership with Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry.
“The opening of our boutique in the San Francisco Bay Area marks a key milestone in our international development strategy,” said Edouard Meylan, CEO of H. Moser & Cie. in a statement. “This iconic region, synonymous with innovation and creativity, perfectly embodies the values that drive H. Moser & Cie. — boldness, a pioneering spirit and a passion for artisanal excellence.”
