Some watchmakers chase novelty while others wait until an idea feels inevitable. That’s more or less how H. Moser & Cie. tends to work, which is why its first move into ceramic feels truly authentic. Instead of rolling the material out on a side project or experimental case shape, Moser applied it straight to the Streamliner, the watch most associate with the brand’s identity.
The Streamliner’s cushion case and integrated bracelet are now available in anthracite grey ceramic, which changes the watch's overall personality. Ceramic is tough, light, and scratch-resistant, sure, but what matters more here is how it handles shape and surface. The Streamliner has always been about flow, and ceramic lets those curves feel smoother and more continuous than steel ever could. Satin-brushed sections break things up, polished edges catch light when you move your wrist, and the whole thing reads as intentional rather than gimmicky.
Then there’s the dial, where Moser tends to showcase its talents without making a big deal of it. The red fumé Grand Feu enamel dial contrasts with the dark case, glowing rather than screaming. Built on a textured white gold base and finished through multiple firings, it has depth that changes with the light, from almost black at the edges to a richer red toward the center. True to form, there’s no logo and no indices. You either get it, or you don’t, and that’s kind of the point.
At six o’clock, a flying tourbillon adds a bit of motion. Inside, the automatic HMC 805 movement uses a double hairspring developed in-house to improve precision and stability, a very Moser way of solving a problem. Flip it over, and you’ll find anthracite-toned bridges and a red gold rotor, a subtle contrast that mirrors the front of the watch. Taken as a whole, this ceramic Streamliner feels like Moser doing what it usually does, taking something familiar, refining it, and letting the details do the talking.
Source: H. Moser & cie.
