The H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition, Plus Something Else Totally Unexpected…

At the intersection of high watchmaking and elite car racing, H. Moser & Cie. and Alpine Motorsports have forged, at first glance, a seemingly surprising partnership. Yet, everything falls into place once you consider it is rooted in shared values: mechanical excellence, streamlined engineering, and performance under pressure. This collaboration, launched in 2024, combines two disciplines that demand absolute precision, one on the wrist and the other on the track. The partnership is a technical alliance that has already produced creations like the Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine. It now deepens with the release of the Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition and the Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition. Each model is engineered with distinct purposes: one is built for mechanical purity and legibility under race conditions, and the other is a connected tool. We focus on the Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition.

The stainless steel case of the Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition is designed with a bold, ergonomic architecture that emphasises wearability and visual impact. Measuring 42.3mm in diameter and 14.2mm in height, it features a blue PVD treatment that enhances durability and ties the watch aesthetically to Alpine’s signature blue. The case follows the Streamliner family’s hallmark design language: a cushion-shaped form with seamless transitions and no visible lugs. The construction allows the white rubber strap to merge into the case, thus reinforcing the streamlined silhouette. Radial brushing across the case top offers a functional, non-reflective finish, while polished flanks provide subtle contrast without being flashy.

A slightly domed sapphire crystal covers the dial, offering scratch resistance and clear visibility, while a sapphire caseback reveals the openworked movement. Both crystals are treated with an anti-reflective coating for optimal legibility. Positioned at 4 o’clock, the screw-down crown is recessed for better protection and cleaner lines. It features a white rubber ring for improved grip and is engraved with the “M” logo. Chronograph pushers are intuitively placed at 2 and 10 o’clock. With a water resistance rating of 120 meters, the case offers practical robustness alongside its refined execution, well-suited for life beyond the racetrack.

The dial is fully skeletonised, and the traditional dial plate is removed to reveal the HMC 700 calibre underneath. Time is indicated by centrally mounted blue hour and minute hands filled with Globolight inserts. Chronograph minutes and seconds are also centrally displayed, eliminating the need for subdials. A peripheral track supports precise time measurement.

Look for the automotive cues, like the with two V-shaped bridges referencing suspension systems and a helmet-shaped central bridge. The skeletonised rotor resembles an Alpine A110 wheel rim. A tachymeter scale on the flange further reinforces the motorsport connection. Overall, the layout emphasises legibility, structure, and purposeful design.

The Calibre HMC 700 is powering the watch, a fully skeletonised self-winding chronograph developed with Agenhor. The movement measures 34.4mm in diameter and 7.3mm thick, operating at 21,600 vibrations/hour. A bi-directional, skeletonised tungsten rotor on the dial side drives automatic winding. The movement features a double barrel providing a 72-hour power reserve. Its chronograph architecture includes a column wheel and a two-stage horizontal clutch with a micro-toothed friction wheel that minimises startup jerk. A tulip yoke enables smooth activation and reset of the chronograph. Composed of 434 components and 55 jewels, the movement is finished with anthracite grey rhodium-plated bridges and Moser’s signature 45° stripes. And there’s the silhouette of a racing helmet on the central bridge too. The watch is paired with an integrated white rubber strap, closed with a stainless steel pin buckle finished in matching blue PVD and engraved with the Moser logo.

The Whole Package… A surprising Connected Mechanics Edition

The Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition is limited to 200 pieces and available exclusively as part of a boxed set alongside the Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition, a connected watch co-developed with Alpine F1 engineers. Unlike standard smartwatches, the Mechanics Edition integrates mechanical and digital systems, offering motorsport-centric functions such as race countdowns, pit alerts, GMT, perpetual calendar, and a split-seconds chronograph. It features a hybrid movement with a one-year power reserve (in time-only mode) and connects via Bluetooth to iOS and Android. The connected model can also be purchased separately by owners of the Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine editions released in 2024.

The set comprising the Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition and the connected Mechanics Edition is priced at CHF 59,000 (excl. VAT). For more information, please visit h-moser.com.