Despite reading it on the press release, we were somewhat skeptical of the fact that H. Moser & Cie. had never made a watch with a ceramic case. Sure, outside of ’80s and ’90s pioneers like IWC and Rado, ceramic wasn’t really normalized as a case material until about a decade and a half ago. But H. Moser’s contemporaries like Hublot and Richard Mille have been using it as a premium differentiator for years. Why not this innovative Swiss watchmaker?
That all changes with the debut of a brand-new take on the flagship Streamliner Tourbillon. It just might be the best version we’ve seen so far.
A Long Time Coming
To appreciate the Streamliner Tourbillon Concept Ceramic, it helps to know what Moser has been building toward. The Streamliner line only launched in 2020 — a cushion-shaped, integrated-bracelet sports watch inspired by the aerodynamic locomotive design of the 1920s and ’30s. It debuted with a flyback chronograph, sold out almost immediately, and quickly became the platform H. Moser used to show off everything it’s capable of: perpetual calendars, tourbillons, skeleton dials, and even limited-edition collaborations with Alpine Motorsports. The point being, Moser doesn’t waste a Streamliner release.
The tourbillon variant arrived in 2022, and since then it’s been explored through skeletonized builds, rainbow gem-set bezels, and Moser’s signature “Concept” treatment, which strips the dial of all logos, indices, and markings for a look that’s alarmingly clean. Ceramic was the one frontier left untouched.
Dark Matter
The case and integrated bracelet are rendered entirely in anthracite grey ceramic — a material that’s nearly scratch-proof, fade-resistant, lightweight, and hypoallergenic. Moser applies the same hand-finishing that defines every Streamliner, with circular satin on the case, vertical brushing along the bracelet links, and polished bevels to catch light. The result is a level of surface contrast and depth that reads even better in ceramic than it does in steel. At 40mm with an 11mm profile (12.8mm with the domed sapphire crystal), the proportions remain true to the broader Streamliner family.
The Dial Does the Talking
Set against all that dark anthracite is a red fumé Grand Feu enamel dial, and it’s incandescent. The process involves engraving a hammered pattern into a white gold base, then building up color through successive layers of fired enamel pigment, resulting in a gradient that deepens to near-black at the outer edge and burns bright red toward the center. The minimalist Concept treatment means no indices, no logo, and no typography of any kind. Just the dial, two hands tipped with Globolight ceramic inserts, and a flying tourbillon aperture at 6 o’clock.
The Movement Earns Its Keep
Powering the watch is the HMC 805, an in-house automatic movement with a one-minute flying tourbillon and Moser’s signature double hairspring, developed by its sister company Precision Engineering AG. Running paired hairsprings is a relatively rare setup that improves isochronism and reduces the gravitational errors that a single spring is prone to. The bridges are finished in anthracite (matching the case, naturally), and a skeletonized 18-carat red gold rotor adds a warm counterpoint visible through the sapphire caseback. A three-day power reserve rounds out the movement.
Spec Sheet
Model: H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Tourbillon Concept Ceramic
Case Material: Anthracite grey ceramic
Case Diameter: 40mm
Case Thickness: 11mm (12.8mm incl. sapphire crystal)
Movement: In-house HMC 805 automatic tourbillon
Dial: Red fumé Grand Feu enamel, hammered texture, no indices
Lume: Globolight inserts on hands
Water Resistance: 120m
Bracelet: Integrated anthracite grey ceramic, folding clasp
Price: $112,100
Pricing & Availability
The Streamliner Tourbillon Concept Ceramic is available now as a permanent addition to H. Moser & Cie.’s catalog, priced at $112,100. It is not a limited edition, but given Moser’s “very rare” production philosophy — around 4,000 watches annually across the entire brand — don’t expect to see many of them out in the wild.
Recap
H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Tourbillon Concept Ceramic
H. Moser & Cie. just dropped its first-ever ceramic watch with the Streamliner Tourbillon Concept Ceramic — an anthracite grey ceramic case and bracelet paired with a striking red fumé enamel dial and an in-house double-hairspring tourbillon, all for $112,100. It’s a long time coming for the brand, and it was worth the wait.
