Moser's first automatic chronograph is preparing to bring a new breath to the world of luxury stainless steel sports watches.
Boutique watchmaker H. Moser & Cie. introduced its new model, Streamline Chronograph, a stainless steel automatic chronograph. I'm very glad to see the introduction of a new watch that could go beyond the usual design concept where we find millions of similar ones on the market. I must admit, though, that when I first saw the watch, I thought about IWC x Porsche Design Ocean 2000 immediately. It must have been the effect of the round lines and the integrated bracelet, I guess. Fortunately, Moser has made the difference by combining the integrated bracelet thing with a unique case and a functionally busy yet simple dial as well as a breathtaking movement.
I would argue that what we have here is one of the most exclusive chronographs on the market right now. The stainless steel case, measuring 2.3mm x 14.2mm, is equipped with sapphire crystals on both sides and is water-resistant to 120 meters. I don't understand whether these values are chosen for a purpose. Is it a coincidence to specify the water-resistance rating as 120 meters, which is the same value for the world’s most desirable luxury steel watch Patek Philippe Nautilus, instead of the 50, 100, 300 meters that became the industry standard? The feeling of quality created by the extraordinary level of workmanship in the case and bracelet is in every detail of the watch. The four hands on the smoked dial display hours, minutes, chronograph seconds and chronograph minutes. It is possible to say that the chronograph counters are not compressed into small sub-dials create extreme legibility for a complication dial.
The simplicity in the dial leaves its place to an admirable complexity in the movement. The movement in this Moser measures 34.4mm x 7.3mm, has 434 parts (55 jewels), beats at a frequency of 21.600vph and offers a power reserve of 54 hours. The most interesting thing is that when you look at the movement through the sapphire crystal display case back, you don't see an oscillating rotor as the rotating weight is located just below the dial. Placing the AgenGraphe movement on its watch under with the reference Caliber HMC902, Moser proves that a watch can be both complex and simple at the same time by the Flyback feature of the movement.
It wouldn’t be fair if I wouldn’t mention the harmony between the case and the bracelet. Apart from the pleasant aesthetics, we have a model that can be a milestone in terms of comfort.
If you have read the article to this point, you have been affected by the model as much as I have, and perhaps even have started budget calculations. I'm afraid your calculations may be very low to be realistic as H. Moser & Cie. Streamline Chronograph’s list price is announced as 39,900 USD. In addition, the model will be limited to 100 units only.
