Description

The present watch is the Streamliner Genesis 2, a conceptually daring timepiece that represents the second chapter in H. Moser & Cie.’s ambitious “Genesis” trilogy. While the first chapter explored the digital frontier, Act Two marks a definitive return to the tangible, focusing on the weight, texture, and technical substance of high-end watchmaking. This limited edition is characterized by its “Concept” philosophy—stripping away logos, markers, and distractions to celebrate the pure interplay of light, shadow, and geometry.

The 40.0 mm stainless steel case retains the celebrated cushion-shaped architecture of the Streamliner collection. Its integrated bracelet, known for its exceptional fluidity and brushed/polished finishing, wraps comfortably around the wrist, presenting a seamless sculptural form. This metallic solidity is contrasted sharply by the Vantablack® dial, a material composed of carbon nanotubes that absorbs 99.965% of light. The result is an absolute, void-like black that appears two-dimensional, causing the hands to appear as if they are floating in deep space.

In a nod to the digital-inspired aesthetic of the trilogy, the hands and the 3D-printed titanium crown feature a distinct pixelated form. This creative tension between 18th-century horological traditions and futuristic digital design codes defines the watch’s identity. The dial focuses solely on the essential, displaying only hours and minutes to offer a quiet, understated reminder of the passage of time.

Beneath the Vantablack® void lies the HMC 203 automatic calibre. This manufacture movement is equipped with an integrated winding system that efficiently converts the wearer’s motion into a robust 72-hour power reserve. Built for modern life as much as for the collector’s vault, the Genesis 2 is water-resistant to 12 ATM (120 meters), ensuring that its avant-garde design is backed by genuine utility.

Representing a rare “insider” piece, the Streamliner Genesis 2 was made available exclusively to owners of the Genesis 1, cementing its status as a cornerstone of one of Moser’s most exclusive contemporary projects. It is a timepiece that proves that in the world of Haute Horlogerie, sometimes the most profound statements are made by what is left out.

H. Moser & Cie – bio

H. Moser & Cie was founded by independent watchmaker Heinrich Moser in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1828. Notable early clients of H. Moser & Cie included Russian princes and members of the Russian Imperial Court; Vladimir Lenin also owned a Moser watch. After Moser died in 1874, the company was sold, and its business in Russia was expropriated in 1918 due to the October Revolution.

In 1953, H. Moser & Cie continued its business in Le Locle, Switzerland where it shifted its focus from pocket watches to wristwatches. Due to the quartz crisis, H. Moser & Cie became a part of the Dixi Mechanique Group and the original brand name was dropped. In 2002, Moser Schaffhausen AG was founded by Dr. Jürgen Lange together with Heinrich Moser’s great-grandson Roger Nicholas Balsiger, and the brand H. Moser & Cie was formally re-launched in 2005.