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Stuff.tv
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Stuff.tv
H. Moser & Cie made fun of the Apple Watch – now it's built its own
Back in 2019, H. Moser & Cie. raised eyebrows with a cheeky idea: make a mechanical watch that looked like an Apple Watch. That piece, called the Swiss Alp Watch, is well worth checking out if you're a smartwatch fan. It was as much a parody as it was a protest – a reminder that a ticking, handcrafted watches could still hold their own in a world of black screens and constant notifications. But today, the brand isn't joking anymore… With its new Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition, Moser has gone from mocking the smartwatch to building one of its own. This is a high-end, feature-packed, digital tool, built in partnership with Alpine Motorsports and designed specifically for the demands of the Formula 1 team. The world of car-watch tie-ins is full of branding exercises. A carbon fibre dial here, a racing stripe there. Job done. But the partnership between H. Moser & Cie. and Alpine goes well beyond the usual badge-swapping. The two brands started working together in 2024, aiming to do something meaningful – to make watches that serve a purpose within Alpine's F1 and Endurance racing teams. And that's exactly what they've done here. They've released a pair of watches under the Streamliner banner: one mechanical, one digital. The first – the Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition – is a bold, skeletonised flyback chronograph built for the wrists of Alpine's race drivers (Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto). The second – the Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition – is a fully connected hybrid smartwatch, designed for the mechanics and crew who keep the show running. Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition Let's start with the mechanical one. The Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition is powered by a skeletonised version of the AgenGraphe movement – a top-tier chronograph calibre developed with Agenhor. It's a sleek machine, built around legibility and racing functionality. Gone are the traditional sub-dials. Instead, it uses a central display for minutes and seconds, with a flyback function for instant resets – a must in motorsport. Visually, it's like a stripped-down single-seater: V-shaped bridges hint at F1 suspension arms, the central bridge mimics a helmet, and the rotor is shaped like an Alpine wheel rim. The 42.3 mm case is crafted from blue PVD steel and topped by a slightly domed sapphire crystal. It's an ode to performance, yes, but with the stripped-back Streamliner elegance that's become Moser's signature. Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition But it's the Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition that's the real leap. It's an actual smartwatch, akin to a Withings or Pininfarina. A proper tool for Alpine's engineers, designed from the ground up with their input. It runs on a connected platform built by Sequent and connects to your phone via Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3. It has a discreet black screen that lights up with race-critical information, and includes a unique 'Race Mode' activated by a Sync button. That mode brings up team-specific messages, countdowns to race starts, and alerts tied to the F1 calendar. There's also a GMT function with a country selector, a split-seconds chronograph, and a perpetual calendar. The battery lasts up to a year in time-only mode, or six Grand Prix weekends when fully lit and connected. So there are no overnight charging rituals here. The Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition is compatible with both iOS and Android. Despite all the tech, Moser has kept the brand's visual DNA alive. There's a small domed Funky Blue fumé dial with hands and indices, giving it that classic Moser feel. It's part digital instrument, part luxury watch – entirely new territory. Availability The two watches come packaged as a set – only 200 of them will be sold together, in a proper collector's case, priced at $70,000 (approx. £52,000). But the Mechanics Edition will also be available separately to owners of Moser's previous Alpine-themed tourbillons, limited to 500 pieces, showing this isn't just a one-time experiment. Moser calls it 'an opening chapter', and while there's no word yet on whether the Mechanics Edition will ever be offered to the wider public, it shows what's possible when a traditional watchmaker embraces tech. Liked this? Omega boss teases new Swatch collab, but who's getting the MoonSwatch treatment next?
Forbes
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
H. Moser & Cie And Alpine Motorsports Launch A Dual Approach To Timing
Streamliner Alpine Drivers and Mechanics Edition H. Moser & Cie. When H. Moser & Cie. partnered with Alpine in 2024, the goal wasn't just another co-branded release, it was to build something practical and forward thinking. The result of that collaboration has now been revealed in the form of two distinct watches: the mechanical Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition and the connected Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition. Each model reflects a different facet of motorsport, and together they offer a holistic take on timekeeping for both track and pit. Skeletonized AgenGraphe H. Moser & Cie. The Drivers Edition is built around a skeletonised version of the AgenGraphe movement, visible through an open dial inspired by race car engineering. Its bridges mimic the look of suspension arms on Formula 1 cars, while the central bridge resembles a helmet. A rotor styled after an Alpine wheel rim sits dial-side, keeping the automotive theme running through the movement. Finished in anthracite and presented in a blue PVD coated 42.3mm steel case, the watch keeps things legible with central seconds and minutes for the flyback chronograph. There are no subdials here, just streamlined functionality. The Mechanics Edition takes an entirely different approach. It's a connected watch developed with input from Alpine's engineers and pit crews, intended as a working tool for use during race weekends. The display remains dormant until activated, then delivers real-time updates such as race countdowns, team alerts, and GMT with country selectors. It also includes analog time display on a small Funky Blue fumé dial at 12 o'clock, staying true to Moser's aesthetic even in a digital context. The interface is compatible with both iOS and Android, and battery life is claimed at 12 months in time-only mode. Caseback view H. Moser & Cie. Both models are housed in 42mm cases, water-resistant to 120 meters, and are fitted with integrated rubber straps. The mechanical model is limited to 200 pieces and the connected version to 500. They can also be acquired together as a boxed set, with priority access for owners of the 2024 Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine editions. Rather than taking the typical route of logo-swapping and color tweaks, Moser and Alpine have pushed the collaboration into new territory, one watch firmly grounded in mechanical tradition, the other looking toward digital utility.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Moser Unveils Limited Edition Duo In Collaboration With Alpine Motorsports
Moser has unveiled two limited-edition timepieces in partnership with Alpine Motorsports. However, the partnership between H. Moser & Cie. and Alpine Motorsports is anything but conventional. This collaboration, which began in 2024, emphasizes engineering excellence and shared innovation. This is indeed an unconventional collaboration with two very different watches - Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition, a high horology piece, and Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition, a purpose-built smart watch. The Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition is a mechanical chronograph that is meant to represent the spirit of Alpine racing. Designed in consultation with Alpine drivers, this watch features a skeletonized dial. The aesthetic choices, including bold PVD blue and white color evoke the aggressiveness of need for speed, and align with Alpine's branding. The design elements draw inspiration from the racetrack. According to Moser, V-shaped bridges visible through the dial pay homage to the triangulated suspensions of single-seater cars, while the central bridge mimics the shape of a driver's helmet. Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition is powered by impressive HMC 700 automatic skeleton movement, developed in collaboration with Agenhor. It features a Flyback function, allowing for instantaneous resetting of the chronograph—a crucial feature in the fast-paced world of Formula 1 racing, 72-hours of power reserve, and skeletonized tungsten oscillating weight. While Moser is known for technically advanced watches with eye-catching dials, the partnership with Alpine is taking them down the path of 'hyper watches' as we are accustomed to see from Roger Dubuis and Richard Mille. And Streamliner is good platform for Moser to build such hyper watch that has plenty of real estate (42.3mm x 14.2mm) for more complex movements and skeletonization. Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition comes with an integrated white rubber strap and is limited to 200 pieces. The second piece from Moser, Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition, is even more of a surprising announcement. Drivers Edition is purpose built for the engineers and mechanics to enhance communication and efficiency within the team, ensuring that every second counts during a race. This unique piece infuses technology with classic watchmaking. The watch features a silent black screen that activates with a simple touch, providing basic information such as GMT, split-seconds chronograph, and a perpetual calendar. However, the F1 mode includes countdowns to race starts and notifications for key moments throughout the season, making it an indispensable tool for the team and for the fans of the Alpine team. The Mechanics Edition has the familiar Streamliner case with a Funky Blue fumé dial. The watch is compatible with both Android and iOS devices, syncing via Bluetooth to provide real-time updates. With a power reserve of up to one year in time-only mode, this watch is engineered for longevity, standing out from other smart watches. The Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition comes with a blue rubber strap, matching the blue fumé dial. The watch is limited to 500 pieces. A note on how to purchase the watches: Moser explained that the watches are sold as a set that is limited to 200 pieces and the retail price is USD 70,000. However, if someone purchased 2024 Cylindrical Tourbillon Alpine, they could order the Mechanics Edition.
