H. Moser & Cie. presents the Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine Restricted Version, the primary fruit of its collaboration with Alpine Motorsports. For this timepiece symbolising the union between the 2 manufacturers, H. Moser & Cie. needed to create a design attuned to the aesthetic tastes of the secure’s F1 drivers and endurance racing crew: wonderful engineering seen from each angle, a daring character, a contact of color, and a cushty strap which inserts all wrists and is made out of rubber for assured sturdiness. The result’s a roaring success: a completely chiselled three-dimensional sculptural watch which appears spectacular and is ideal for on a regular basis put on because of its balanced proportions and 12 ATM water resistance.
Click on right here to subscribe to our print version!
H. Moser & Cie. selected its flagship Streamliner assortment for the primary mannequin in its partnership with Alpine Motorsport. It’s a very becoming alternative in the event you consider the high-speed trains that impressed each the identify and the curves of this line. And, for the event, the Manufacture has eliminated all superfluous materials, creating a totally skeletonised model that allows the motion to be admired from each angle. Embodying precision and distinctive engineering, the Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine Restricted Version is an ode to transparency and three-dimensionality. On the coronary heart of this timepiece is a one-minute flying tourbillon fitted with a cylindrical hairspring at 6 o’clock, showcasing the experience of H. Moser & Cie.’s sister firm, Precision Engineering AG. Invented within the 18th century, the cylindrical hairspring rises perpendicularly across the higher stem of the stability spindle. A frequent characteristic of marine chronometers on the time, it provided the benefit of being developed concentrically. The cylindrical hairspring – fitted with two Breguet overcoils hooked up at two factors – reduces the friction of the pivots and improves the isochronism properties, all of the extra so if the hairspring is mixed with a tourbillon, as is the case right here. These days, the cylindrical hairspring is difficult to provide as a result of it requires experience that has been misplaced. Every cylindrical hairspring is formed by hand, which takes ten occasions so long as a standard hairspring. H. Moser & Cie. likes to play with contrasts, and right here, the model has loved combining conventional experience with an ultra-modern watch.
At midday, the skeletonised important dial is topped with a barely translucent domed dial, following the curve of the sapphire crystal and sporting the signature blue color of H. Moser & Cie. and Alpine Motorsports in a vibrant and distinctive shade because of the readability of the artificial spinel used. Artificial spinel could be very top quality and tough to machine, bringing depth and added worth to the watch. The Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine Restricted Version is designed for discerning connoisseurs, because of its timeless class and understated sophistication. With no brand, it options solely a discreet engraving of the model names on the reverse aspect, underlining its exclusivity and pure minimalist look. The indices characteristic Tremendous- Luminova®, whereas the inserts which prime the hour and minute arms are made in Globolight®, guaranteeing excellent legibility even at evening. As for the strap, H. Moser & Cie. has opted for a blue moulded rubber strap, which imitates the feel of a textile strap, prioritising consolation with out compromising sophistication.
The automated calibre HMC 811 is absolutely skeletonised on each the entrance and reverse sides, the place a sizeable openworked gold rotor will be seen oscillating. The great thing about this motion is additional enhanced by the lightness of the flying tourbillon, which twirls gracefully below the sapphire crystal.
This smooth timepiece is spectacular but straightforward to put on because of its compact design. It’s waterproof to 12 ATM and is ideal for sports activities and dressy events. The watch shall be produced in a restricted sequence of 100 items.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – STREAMLINER CYLINDRICAL TOURBILLON SKELETON ALPINE LIMITED EDITION
Reference 6811-1200, absolutely skeletonised metal mannequin, small domed dial in artificial spinel, blue rubber strap, restricted version of 100 items.
CaseA barely domed sapphire crystal prime metal. Diameter: 42.3 mm Top with out sapphire crystal: 11.0 mm Top with sapphire crystal: 14.0 mm. The screw-in crown is adorned with an engraved “M” see-through caseback that’s waterproof to 12 ATM.
DialSmall domed dial in vibrant blue artificial spinel at midday Skeletonised important dial Indices in Tremendous-LumiNova® Hour and minute arms with Globolight® inserts.
MovementFully skeletonised HMC 811, automated three-dimensional Manufacture calibre Diameter: 34.0 mm or 15 lignes/peak: 5.5 mm (with out arms or tourbillon) Frequency: 21,600 Vib/h 28 jewels. 100 seventy-one parts Computerized bi-directional pawl winding system Totally skeletonised gold oscillating weight Energy reserve: minimal 74 hours Cylindrical hairspring with two Breguet overcoils One-minute flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock with skeletonised bridge; hand-bevelled stability bridge Diamond bevelling Principal plate and bridges with anthracite end.
FunctionsHours and minutes.
Strap/braceletBlue rubber strap , Metal folding clasp, engraved with the Moser brand.
