H. Moser & Cie. Shatters Expectations with its First-Ever Ceramic Masterpiece!
For the past six years, H. Moser & Cie.'s Streamliner collection has been a dazzling display of luxury sports watches, celebrated for their seamless integrated bracelets and flowing designs. What began in 2020 with a sophisticated flyback chronograph has blossomed into a diverse family, now boasting models from simple central seconds to intricate perpetual calendars, and even awe-inspiring tourbillons and minute repeaters. Historically, these exquisite timepieces have graced the wrist in stainless steel and precious gold. But here's where it gets truly revolutionary: Moser is breaking new ground by unveiling its first-ever fully ceramic watch, the Streamliner Tourbillon Concept Ceramic. Get ready for a stunning combination of a dark ceramic case and bracelet, perfectly complemented by a vibrant, glowing red enamel dial.
Drawing inspiration from the aerodynamic elegance of the Streamliner Moderne period (think 1920s-1930s), this cushion-shaped watch features curves that are not just visually captivating but also incredibly comfortable. The integrated bracelet, with its wave-like, articulated links, creates a unified, flowing aesthetic that feels as good as it looks.
And this is the part most people miss: Moser has chosen a high-tech ceramic in a deep grey hue for this new Streamliner, a material renowned for being lightweight, hypoallergenic, and remarkably durable. The 40mm ceramic case showcases Moser's meticulous craftsmanship with a hand-decorated circular brushed finish, while the bracelet boasts a vertical brushed texture, both accented by subtle polished bevels. With a slim profile of just 11mm (or 12.8mm including the domed sapphire crystal), and a screw-down crown, this luxury sports watch is built for both style and substance, offering a 120-meter water resistance.
While we've seen the Streamliner Tourbillon with striking Vantablack, serene jade, and intricate skeletonized dials, this new ceramic edition harks back to a beloved Moser tradition: the Grand Feu enamel dial. This time, it's a mesmerizing red fumé with a textured finish. Imagine a white gold base, expertly engraved with a hammered pattern, then meticulously layered with enamel to achieve an intense, almost incandescent lava-red hue. It's a visual feast that echoes the beauty of their Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Turquoise.
But the real magic of Moser's 'Concept' watches lies in their audacious minimalism. But here's where it gets controversial... While many Concept watches pack impressive complications, their dials are stripped bare of any distractions. No logos, no hour markers, no unnecessary text – just pure, unadulterated beauty. The only additions on this Streamliner Ceramic are the hour and minute hands, enhanced with Globolight inserts for legibility. This deliberate absence of clutter draws your eye directly to the star of the show: the magnificent flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock, presented in a generously sized aperture.
Powering this marvel is the in-house calibre HMC 805, a self-winding movement featuring a double hairspring – a testament to the ingenuity of Moser's sister company, Precision Engineering AG. This clever design significantly enhances accuracy and isochronism, mitigating the common issues associated with single hairsprings. The energy for its impressive 72-hour (3-day) power reserve comes from an 18k red gold openworked bidirectional rotor. The movement itself is a work of art, finished with a contemporary anthracite coating on the bridges and mainplate, adorned with Moser's signature double stripes, and visible through a sapphire caseback window.
The H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Tourbillon Concept Ceramic is priced at CHF 89,000 (excluding tax) and will be a permanent fixture in their collection.
Technical Specifications:
- Case: 40mm diameter x 11mm thickness (12.8mm with domed sapphire crystal) - anthracite grey ceramic, brushed and polished. Screw-down crown with engraved "M". Screwed sapphire caseback. 120m water resistance.
- Dial: Red fumé Grand Feu enamel dial with hammered texture. Hour & minute hands with Globolight inserts. Aperture for flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock.
- Movement: Calibre HMC 805, in-house. Automatic with bi-directional pawl winding system. 32mm x 5.5mm. One-minute flying tourbillon. Double-hairspring, 21,600 vibrations/hour. 72h power reserve. Openworked rotor in 18k red gold. Hours and minutes.
- Bracelet: Integrated bracelet in grey ceramic, brushed and polished. Triple-blade folding clasp.
- Reference: 6805-2100
- Price: CHF 89,000
What do you think about Moser's bold leap into full ceramic for the Streamliner collection? Does the minimalist 'Concept' dial enhance or detract from the tourbillon's grandeur? Share your thoughts below!
