H. Moser & Cie | The Streamliner more black than black

The Streamliner model has successively sported H. Moser & Cie’s signature fumé dial, the captivating Matrix Green and the famous Funky Blue, each enjoying huge success. For Watches & Wonders Geneva, the brand has presented its Streamliner chronograph in a “stealth mode” concept, a revolutionary creation which aims to push the boundaries of Vantablack in watchmaking as well as in other industries.

In the world of horology, the watchmaker is renowned amongst connoisseurs for its constant innovation. H. Moser & Cie has accrued several years’ experience and expertise in working with Vantablack. After having produced several models featuring a dial in this shade, the brand is now testing the limits of this material by applying it to the entire Streamliner Chronograph Flyback Automatic to create a piece that will be known as “Blacker than Black”. This timepiece is covered with the blackest substance ever produced artificially, from its dial to its case, right down to its integrated bracelet. Displayed on a stand which is also in this material, it seems to disappear into an infinite black hole. The approach is all the more daring in that this model is characterised by its fluid lines and bold personality, which the brand has taken pleasure in erasing.

Composed of carbon nanostructures and absorbing 99.965% of light, Vantablack is an extremely sensitive and delicate substance to handle. This unique piece is still too fragile to be worn on the wrist, but H. Moser & Cie is studying different approaches for the future so as to strengthen the structure of this material to make it sufficiently shock-resistant. Its aim is to create a watch that can be worn and withstand the many and varied challenges of daily life.