Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles running back, wore an H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Vantablack timepiece. It accentuated the outfit he wore to the Met Gala. The iconic Gala took place on May 5 in New York City.
A win for the Eagles at the 2025 Super Bowl came shortly before Barkley attended the fundraising benefit. The event supports the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, and Barkley made an impression on the red carpet. For this year, the theme was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” It made the perfect backdrop for the minimalist watch. The timepiece came from the independent Swiss watchmaker known for its elegant creations.
The endeavour tourbillon concept Vantablack® watch suited the evening’s style completely. Its dial came from the darkest manufactured substance. Vantablack® began in the aerospace sector. It takes in 99.9 % of light. This gives an unusual look similar to a black hole on a wrist.
This $82,500 watch fits with h. Moser’s quiet focus on luxury. The dial has no logo, indicators, or decorations. This absence of branding makes the material and the watch’s technical focal point important. A double hairspring flying tourbillon attracts attention because of its simple design.
The 40mm watch matched a black alligator strap. The strap complemented Barkley’s tailored attire that he wore that evening. Lesus McPhearson managed styling for Barkley’s Met Gala showing. Sharif Fennell Jr. took pictures behind the scenes.
H. Moser & Cie. began in 1828 when Heinrich Moser founded it. The company gained notice in the luxury watch field because of its technical progress and a unique understanding of color and design. The independent factory has 120 workers in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland. It makes about 4,000 watches each year throughout its lines.
To date, the brand has developed 20 in-house calibres. H. Moser & Cie maintains its watchmaking independence through a sister company, Precision Engineering AG. The sister company makes components of importance. Examples are regulating organs and balance springs. It does this for H. Moser timepieces, as well as for partner watch companies.
Barkley’s selection presents a developing connection. This is a connection between athletics at a high level and watchmaking from companies not part of larger groups that produce luxury items. More and more sports figures who demonstrate good taste make a choice for particular timepieces. The timepieces show their personal style that can be showcased on a world stage.
