When H. Moser & Cie. introduced the Streamliner in 2020, it entered one of watchmaking’s most competitive arenas—the integrated bracelet sports watch. Yet, instead of following conventional design standards, the independent Swiss watchmaker created a softer, more sculptural style: flowing case lines, an organically shaped bracelet, and the signature fume dials.
Six years on, the Streamliner is now its most recognisable contemporary collection, with chronographs, minute repeaters, and more. With the new Streamliner Two Hands, H. Moser & Cie. shifts the focus from adding complications to redefining proportions. Available in 34- and 28-mm cases, they are the smallest Streamliners so far.
Rather than simply shrinking the size of the Streamliner, the case and bracelet have been redesigned to preserve the watch’s familiar feel on slimmer wrists. Water resistance remains at 120m, emphasising their identity as everyday sports watches.
Arguably the collection’s most notable technical feature is its automatic movements. While smaller watches often rely on quartz or simpler mechanical movements due to space constraints, the 34-mm model uses the in-house HMC 400 automatic calibre, while the 28-mm features the new HMC 410.
Both run at 25,200 vibrations per hour, offer at least 60 hours of power reserve, and employ the brand’s proprietary Straumann hairspring. Additionally, the sapphire caseback reveals the signature anthracite finish, Moser double stripes, partially skeletonised bridges, and the solid red-gold rotor.
Just as telling is what H. Moser & Cie. has chosen to leave off the dial. These watches display only the hours and minutes, with no seconds hand, date, or logo. The brand’s minimalist design
ethos is especially evident in its Concept models, where absent branding highlights the dial itself.
The Streamliner Two Hands continues this minimalist tradition within its sportier range. The dials have a manually engraved frosted surface, are stamped from brass and finished in a gradient fume lacquer. The 34mm has a silver fume dial, while the 28mm offers burgundy fume. With no hour markers to distract, the watch’s texture and colour play a key role in its visual appeal, complemented by Super-Luminova-filled hands for readability.
This launch also signals a broader shift in the luxury watch market. Collectors now prefer smaller case sizes—driven by vintage-inspired versatility and a move away from gender-specific designs. While several brands have revisited sub-36- mm sizes, few independent maisons have developed automatic movements specifically for watches this small.
For H. Moser & Cie., this clearly embodies the brand’s core philosophy: minimalist design fused with sophisticated watchmaking. As demand for smaller mechanical watches continues to gather pace, H. Moser & Cie. has responded not by simplifying the Streamliner, but by adapting it without compromising the qualities that define the collection.
