H. Moser & Cie. Unveils the Sequel to the First Genesis with the Streamliner Genesis 2

When it comes to watch brands, Moser is something of an iconoclast. From the start, Moser took a less conventional path, often taking jabs at the watchmaking industry with the Swiss Alp watch, deriding smartwatches, and the Swiss Mad watch with its Swiss cheese case. Time has worked its way, and Moser’s preoccupations have matured into more intellectual pursuits, exploring, for example, the relevance of contemporary technology in watchmaking. Following the radical and polarising Endeavour Centre Seconds Genesis of 2022, with its hybrid, pixellated 3D-printed case and mechanical movement, Moser releases the second Genesis act, this time applied to the Streamliner.

As Moser explains, the Endeavour Centre Seconds Genesis was “more of a declaration of intent than a mere product”, an experimental watch that traversed the digital threshold to embrace the language of Web3, blockchain technology and NFTs. Designed as the first act of the three-act Genesis play, Moser unveils the second act with the Streamliner Genesis 2. Moving from abstract, often intangible philosophical concepts associated with the digital world, the Streamliner Genesis 2 has physical substance and amalgamates several signature Moser elements.

The smooth, ergonomic steel 40mm cushion-shaped case, with a height of 10.3mm (12.1mm including the sapphire crystal), and the slinky integrated bracelet belong to the Streamliner family, Moser’s elegant and original take on the luxury sports watch, unveiled in 2020. Predominantly decorated with vertical brushed finishes and polished bevels, the first thing that strikes a dissonant note is the raw, pixellated 3D-printed titanium crown, similar to the crown created for the first Genesis model. Water-resistant to 120 metres, the Streamliner Genesis 2 responds to the second-generation Streamliner introduced in 2024, with the Centre Seconds Matrix Green & Purple Haze models featuring pared-down dials, a practically invisible logo, and a better view of the HMC 201 automatic calibre.

Seven years ago, Moser surprised the watchmaking world with a dial crafted from Vantablack, the darkest synthetic material on Earth capable of absorbing up to 99.965% of radiation in the visible spectrum. Featured on board the Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept, the alien material also appeared on the Streamliner Tourbillon, creating an infinite black hole to host the tourbillon. Light-devouring Vantablack material is featured on the dial of the Streamliner Genesis 2 to dramatic effect. With no indices, no logo – no nothing – the only elements suspended over the black void are the hour and minute hands fitted with a strip of Globolight. Respecting the skyscraper silhouette of the Streamliner family’s hands, the edges are jagged and pixellated, matching the gritty texture of the crown.

Turning the watch over reveals the brand’s in-house HMC 203 automatic calibre. With partially skeletonised bridges and an openworked 18k gold rotor, more movement parts are visible. Giving it a contemporary look, the skeletonised bridges feature an anthracite finish with Moser’s signature double stripes. The large balance wheel oscillates at a frequency of 21,600vph, and the barrel delivers a solid 3-day power reserve.

The Streamliner Genesis 2 will be followed by the Genesis 3 in a year’s time, bringing the play to its climactic finale. To ensure the integrity of the play, 50 Streamliner Genesis 2 pieces retailing for CHF 29,900 (excl. tax) will be available exclusively to the owners of the former Endeavour Centre Seconds Genesis 1 and a further 50 pieces for the owners to extend to a friend.

More information at H-Moser.com.