H. Moser is getting ahead of the game here in Geneva with the launch of a new Streamliner a day ahead of Watches & Wonders. The watch represents a new take on the Streamliner by opening up the dial to reveal the structure of the movement within, and in the process they’ve created perhaps the most fluid skeletonized watch in recent memory. This dial is truly open, with only the necessary bridge structures left, leaving the hands and hour makers floating over the gear train from the mainspring to the double hairspring tourbillon in rather dramatic fashion. This watch represents a new take on the Streamliner, and highlights the versatility of this platform altogether.
The Streamliner is one of the most unique integrated bracelet designs currently in the market, and last year they further dialed in the ergonomics of the watch with the release of a slimmer 39mm Small Seconds variation that worked exceptionally well on the wrist. This latest example takes a different approach with the skeletonized dial, but manages to keep its dimensions in check with a 40mm case that measures 12mm in thickness with a domed crystal. Truth be told, this is a case that needs a bit of thickness to make the transition to the bracelet work due to the pebble-like nature of its design.
The organic bracelet remains, though here it somehow takes a back seat to the fireworks happening under the crystal. We hear the word ‘skeletonized’ thrown around a bit fast and loose these days, but this is about as clear an expression of the term as you might imagine. There are no plates being revealed here. In fact, it seems that every bit of mass that wasn’t absolutely necessary has been removed, leaving free flowing bridge structures to connect the constituent components. There are more than a few angles that allow for views directly through the movement, something to keep in mind if you don’t like seeing your own wrist through the watch you’re wearing.
The situation begins with the mainspring barrel just off center at the top of the dial, which has been opened up to reveal a view of the spring itself. This splits off to the keyless works at the right, and a snaking going train toward the left which will lead the eye to the big moment here, which is the double hairspring one minute flying tourbillon, which is framed in something of an archway at 6 o’clock. The movement is H. Moser’s own HMC 814, and the full sized rotor remains, though the recesses in its mass are further fleshed out to keep with the theme of the watch.
This is a stunning execution of H. Moser’s signature watch, and further expands the collection in an interesting manner. It also pushes the definition of what it means to be skeletonized, or at least serves as a welcome reminder. The H. Moser Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton can be reserved now, and is priced at $86,900. H. Moser
