The Blackest Black: The H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Tourbillon Vantablack
This article was originally published in the November/December 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine.
An unmarked dial done in the blackest man-made substance on earth housed in a solid red-gold case and adorned with a tourbillon would ordinarily be a head-scratcher. But, of course, this is Moser we?re talking about. This latest creation is the new H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Tourbillon Vantablack (Ref. 6804-0400), a watch that initially sounds almost arbitrarily chaotic in theory but nails the execution. This is Moser at its best: a unique horological creation that immediately stands out from the crowd while being eminently wearable. It?s ?minimalist excess? at its finest.
This is the first precious metal Streamliner, coming in a solid red-gold case and bracelet. The bracelet has been the crux of the Streamliner from day one with its links coming together like magnificently angular fish scales. Just as important is how comfortably it wraps around the wrist so it?s not just form-fitting but also secure with no flimsiness. Fortunately, nothing is lost in translation from steel to solid red gold ? the Streamliner in red gold is well-balanced and a joy on the wrist.
Water resistance may not be top of mind when considering a solid gold watch with a tourbillon, but at 120 meters, this Streamliner really is as much a sports watch as its simpler steel siblings. Measuring 40 mm wide and 12.1 mm thick, the size is just right as well.
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