H. Moser & Sea Streamliner Perpetual Calendar

H. Moser & Cie., based in Neuhausen, Switzerland, is a leading independent watchmaker that has successfully pioneered its own path in the midst of major brands. While developing a unique in-house movement that combines unique know-how with authentic Swiss watchmaking, the Swiss Alp Watch, Swiss Mad Watch, Swiss Icon Watch and Swiss Alp Watch, Swiss Mad Watch, and Swiss Icon Watch are developed by taking advantage of the relatively free small independent manufacturer compared to the major brands that are tied to a fixed framework. A unique concept is also presented. The secret to earning the constant attention of demanding watch enthusiasts was that he displayed his color effectively. Based on this, H. Moser & Mr. attends every major trade show such as Watches & Wonders, Baselworld and Geneva Watch Days. This year too, following Watches & Wonders 2021, it proudly took a place in Geneva Watch Days 2021 (GWD 2021), which is currently in full swing.

H. Moser & C’s new product unveiled at GWD 2021 is the Streamliner Perpetual Calendar. As the product name suggests, he transplanted his organ, the perpetual calendar, into the sports watch collection ‘Streamliner’. The Streamliner, which debuted last year, is often referred to as a sports watch these days. In accordance with a distinctive design that originated from sports replica watches of the 1970s, the one-piece bracelet naturally follows the traditional lug-free case. Like the streamlined high-speed train ‘Streamliner’ that appeared in the 1900s, this sports watch of the same name, which takes its motif today, also has smooth curves on the case and bracelet lines.
Made of stainless steel with a diameter of 42.3 mm and a thickness of 11 mm, the cushion-type case has a unique silhouette that sets it apart from other sports fake watches on the market. The upper part of the case that doubles as a bezel seems to cover the entire case. The middle case placed between the corresponding side and the case back is slightly indented to add a sense of three-dimensionality. As for the surface finish, the front and side surfaces where the eye catches the eye are brushed, and each corner and case back are polished. Water resistance to 120m, which is a decent fit for a sports watch.
The bracelet is still connected to the case as if it were one body. Each link is designed in the same shape as the end of the case to increase the sense of unity. The surface finish is also the same as the case, with the front and side surfaces being brushed, and the edges and the links between the two sides are polished.
Toned with the case and bracelet, the black Fumé dial changes its expression depending on the angle of light thanks to the gradation and sunburst finish. The 12 o’clock logo, which should stand out in this luxurious atmosphere, is rather weak in its claims. It is engraved on the surface of the dial, because the engraving part is not colored separately. This logo, which seems to exist and does not exist, is the ‘H. You could say it’s a Moser and C’ style of speech. Some models even omit the logo. The straight bar indexes are placed on the edge of the dial, and the miniature track between them is designed like the checkers of a racing sport, the same as Streamliner’s first Flyback Chronograph model. The power-reserve indicator at 10 o’clock, located naturally between the tracks, is also interesting. It reminds me of the fuel gauge of a vintage racing car. The hour and minute hands, which mark the time in the center of the dial, shine brighter in the dark through a new luminous material called Globolight®, a mixture of ceramic and Super-LumiNova. On the same axis, you can see a sharp red hand with a sharply outstretched second hand. Those of you who have seen H. Moser & C.’s perpetual calendar will know that these hands rotate once a year. According to the hour index divided into 12, 12 o’clock indicates December, 1 o’clock indicates January, and so on. The date associated with the month can be checked through the window at 4 o’clock.
Beyond the dial is the beating of the manual in-house caliber HMC 812. The movement, revealed by the sapphire crystal caseback, is not unfamiliar. This is because the original perpetual calendar caliber HMC 800 was designed as a base. There are two major changes in the new caliber HMC 812. It has been switched from small seconds to center seconds, with the power reserve indicator and date display mechanism repositioned with a slight twist. It was also from this that the two functions were placed diagonally at the 4 and 10 o’clock positions on the dial (originally 3 and 9 o’clock are horizontal). Except for minor changes, the rest is not much different from the previous one. The interchangeable Moser escapement designed in a modular form for easy adjustment and disassembly, the Breguet overcoil-type Straumann hairspring manufactured in-house, and the pinwheel-shaped indicator that displays the leap year returning to the four-year cycle The unique device is still there. Caliber HMC 812 has a frequency of 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz) per hour and a power reserve of 7 days, originating from the double barrel.
The price of the Streamliner Perpetual Calendar (Ref. 6812-1200) is $54,900, or about 63.5 million Korean Won. With this new product, Streamliner has built a solid lineup from the basic model represented by the center second model to the flyback chronograph and perpetual calendar. Now that it has established itself as a true pillar of the brand, it would be good to look forward to more future steps.