“Everything is new,… but it’s very Moser.” By Montredo

“Everything is new, everything is different, but it’s very Moser.” (Edouard Meylan, CEO H. Moser & Cie)

There is probably no better way to describe the new Streamliner than the nutshell in which the CEO of H. Moser & Cie has put it. In keeping with the tradition of the family-run manufacture, this sporty chronograph is everything, but definitely not ordinary. And that is exactly what the Streamliner is all about.

Beautiful even from the back

The first version of the new Streamliner series is one of those rare watches that one could seriously consider wearing with the caseback facing out, so as to have a constant view of the beautiful movement. Complex chronograph movements simply invite you to get lost in the fine aesthetics of their intricate watchworks. And the works of the Streamliner (HMC 902), with its 434 components, reveals all of its splendor and beauty with the help of a hidden rotor. We can live with the idea that this is not an in-house movement; considering the time and costs that would have been required for the development of their own chronograph (estimated by the CEO himself to be five to seven years and € 5 million), it is understandable that H. Moser & Cie has relied on the cooperation with Agenhor. The result definitely makes watch lovers’ hearts beat faster.

The star of the show: The stainless steel bracelet

Now we come to the external features: the pillow shape of the case takes some getting used to. Even if it exudes a certain dynamic, at the same time it also looks rather squashed or egg-shaped. At least H. Moser & Cie is not a house which can be blamed for swimming with the crowd.

The highlight of the Streamliner is firmly integrated into the housing: the stainless steel bracelet. H. Moser & Cie mentions that this component is often neglected in the watch industry, and is only considered at the end of a watch’s development. With the Streamliner Moser deliberately sought a different approach, which has clearly paid off. The harmonious integration of the bracelet, the dynamic design and, last but not least, the juxtaposition of satin surfaces and polished, curved edges show what is possible if you give the steel bracelet the attention it deserves. Well done!

The characteristic Fumé dial of the Streamliner, with its coaxially attached chronograph hands, allows for better readability and pleasantly distinguishes itself from the usual chronograph dials with totalizers. Of particular note are the five additional indices between the second indices. According to the frequency of six ticks per second, the red chronograph hand can be used to stop to the 1/6 second, and thanks to the exact alignment of the pointer much more precise time measurements are possible than with normal totalizers. Obviously some thought was put into this. Even though steel sports models with integrated bracelets are fashionable right now, H. Moser & Cie has, once again, managed to stand out from the crowd and assert their own style. This first installment in the new Streamliner collection really raises our expectations for the future.