H. Moser’s GPHG-winning Streamliner now in blue

The 2020 GPHG chronograph prize winner's latest edition. The GPHG-winning H. Moser Streamliner Flyback Chronograph—now in ‘funky blue’ Built from the bracelet-up, this integrated bracelet with an integrated chronograph is truly groundbreaking. It's a huge success and available only via wait-lists for collectors around the world The year 2020 has been an exceptionally exciting one for H. Moser & Cie., and even more so for its patrons. Besides watches made in collaboration with MB&F that were a creative cocktail of design and engineering, the year also witnessed the launch of a technological masterpiece in the form of the Streamliner Flyback Chronograph in January. Both these watches won big prizes at the 2020 GPHGs—the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève—which are considered to be the highest honour in watchmaking, much like the Academy Awards are for cinema. While the 'H. Moser X MB&F' watch took away the 'audacity price', the Streamliner Flyback Chronograph won in the 'chronograph watch prize' category. Since then, the H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner collection has grown, with the Streamliner Centre Seconds, a pared-down, time-only watch in green, which was launched in August. And now, the award-winning Streamliner Flyback Chronograph itself has been unveiled with a different hue, but presenting the very same ingenious design and watchmaking excellence that won it the GPHG in November 2020. Meet the new 'funky blue' Streamliner Flyback Chronograph Automatic. MRP: ₹33,60,000 (currently via a wait-list) Availability and offers: Due to a high demand among collectors, this watch is not available immediately and is available only via a wait-list. Deliveries are expected to resume from April 2021, and it will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. To book a piece, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028898](tel:08725028898), [+91 8725028884](tel:08725028884). [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp.]( [Discover all H. Moser & Cie. watches]( The path-breaking Streamliner Flyback Chronograph—first launched in early-2020 The Streamliner Flyback chrono was a pivotal launch for the brand in January this year, as it showcased a bunch of firsts for Moser—it was their first automatic chronograph, as well as their first watch with an integrated steel bracelet, and of course, a showcase of that astonishing design language. A glance at the dial hardly gave one the impression of a chronograph, while a peek at its movement through the transparent caseback didn’t make it come across as an automatic watch either. No wonder then that the name of the Streamliner Flyback Chronograph Automatic seemed to be quite puzzling at first. Discovering its details revealed elements of the novelty that broke new ground in timekeeping, and watchmaking itself. While the absence of chronograph sub-dials and a visible winding rotor made the Streamliner a unique and exciting piece by itself, the complete package made the watch even more interesting. Tracing back the design inspiration of the ‘Streamliner’ It all started with the objective of creating a watch with an integrated bracelet, which perhaps came from an idea to make a completely different Moser. This is because a bracelet itself was a departure from Moser’s signature look. The vision was clear from the start—it had to be smooth, clean and fluid in form, with a finely streamlined silhouette. This took the team back to the revolutionary locomotive engineering and design of the Art Deco era, and the iconic streamliner trains from the 1920s and 30s. They knew immediately that the new watch they were creating would be called the Streamliner. And inspiration came in spades, as they began to dissect aspects of the high-speed trains’ construction. It was the 1936 Mercury streamliner in particular that drove the designing of the Streamliner watch and its bracelet integration. The Mercury, named after the Roman messenger god, was an American train of remarkable speed and innovative engineering that helped boost railway passenger traffic in America’s Midwest region in the 1930s. A turning point in railroad design, the Mercury was the first streamliner to be constructed as an integrated unit, with even the external pipes and aluminium trimmings made to reflect that. The rounded lines and aerodynamic curves of the train that helped its swiftness were what really informed not just the silhouette of the Streamliner watch, but even the sculpting of the elements, the design of the bracelet links, as well as the finishing on the metal. The strokes of the brushed finishing on the surfaces of the case and the links create an appearance of streamlined motion—glass and case first and bracelet straps trailing behind. A cushion-shaped case in steel with flawless ergonomics, continuing into an integrated bracelet The nuanced bevelling of the 42.3mm cushion-shaped case, which is water resistant to 120m, is a visual treat, to say the least. The bracelet tapers noticeably from the case to the clasp, and the brushed finish on the bezel is continued through the length of the bracelet as well. The beveling on the case flanks is also continued through the bracelet. The smooth lines of the case and wave pattern of the bracelet make for a really harmonious appearance, with the glistening effect of the polished surfaces. With no abrupt edges and with nothing out of place, even the raised and chamfered sapphire crystal glass seems integrated into the sculpted piece. And finishing the silhouette is the crown at four o’clock, along with the shapely chronograph push-pieces at 10 and two o’clock—not quite unlike what one might see in a traditional stopwatch. Designed around the integrated bracelet The bracelet boasts an extremely complex yet graceful construction. All the links of the bracelet are individually hand finished, articulated and their gentle wave-like pattern has a vertical-brushed finish and a polished bevel. What it leads to is a very organic appearance of interlocking scales. To say that the bracelet is more attention-grabbing than the dial or the case would hardly be an overstatement. What makes it all the more special is that it wears as brilliantly as it looks. It is secured by a folding clasp with three steel blades, engraved with the Moser logo. The watch was designed with the bracelet as the starting point with the streamliner as its inspiration. A ‘funky blue’ fumé dial, with pared-down aesthetics that exemplify H. Moser's minimalism Using Moser’s trademark fumé dial technique, the sunburst funky blue dial is lighter in the centre and gradually darkens towards the periphery. Depending on the light that falls on it, the hues you see vary from a deep midnight blue to an almost icy tone. The dial also features a chapter ring for the minute, accompanied by red markers and a tachymeter scale surrounding it. Moser further complements it with minute numerals, including a large, applied 60-minute marker. This detail adds to the brand’s idea of putting the chronograph first, and the timekeeping function as the bonus feature. Globolight hands for optimum readability even in the dark The chronograph hands are accompanied by the central timekeeping hands for hours and minutes, the latter of which is curved downwards at the tip, lending additional dimension to the visual impact of the watch. What makes the hands particularly interesting though is the use of Globolight—an innovative ceramic-based material infused with Super-LumiNova. In addition to aiding readability in the dark, these luminous blocks also add dimension to the dial. Even the unconventional realisation of the baton shape makes these hands quite unique. The award-winning integrated chronograph calibre developed by H. Moser and AGHENOR The movement powering this offbeat chronograph—the HMC 902, developed in collaboration with independent watchmaking entity AGENHOR—has been constructed to ensure a complete, unobstructed view of itself as well as its decoration, including the perlage and Côtes de Genève finishing. A first in watchmaking, the oscillating mass that winds the mainspring has been moved from just behind the caseback, to the space between the back of the dial and the movement. You can rest assured that the accuracy and efficiency of this calibre have not been compromised in the process of shifting the rotor. Running at a frequency of 21,600vph, it guarantees a power reserve of 54 hours when fully wound. Moreover, this is an integrated chronograph movement, which means the chronograph components are integrated into the base calibre, as opposed to being mounted as a separate module. An integrated chronograph is more stable, and is even less complicated to service. Additionally, the two-stage chronograph mechanism includes a horizontal clutch that has a friction wheel, and a smooth wheel that is equipped with micro-teeth. This avoids the inter-meshing of gears, which in turn, minimises accidental jumps when the chronograph is triggered. Inspired by the streamliner trains and expanding on the award-winning achievement of a modern watchmaking marvel Back in January, when the first Streamliner Flyback was unveiled, it was a complete departure from not just their signature look, but even from the archetype of steel sports watches—as well as chronographs—that the world of watches is otherwise so used to. This alone made the Streamliner a success. Now, after receiving the honour of being recognised at the GPHGs, there's all the more reason for this innovative breakthrough to expand further. And H. Moser & Cie.'s signature funky blue fumé dial is probably the perfect new torch-bearer of this design powerhouse that also delivers technical innovation and efficiency. VIDEO: Watch this to get a closer look at the streamlined structure of this award-winning chronograph, with all its polished surfaces and chiselled edges Pricing and availability MRP: ₹33,60,000 (currently via a wait-list) Availability and offers: Due to a high demand among collectors, this watch is not available immediately and is available only via a wait-list. Deliveries are expected to resume from April 2021, and it will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. To book a piece, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028898](tel:08725028898), [+91 8725028884](tel:08725028884). [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp.]( [Discover all H. Moser & Cie. watches]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( Ethos Watch Boutiques India's largest chain of luxury watch boutiques. 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