H. Moser & Cie. Launches Ceramic Alpine Streamliner Tourbillon

Key points

• The new Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton Ceramic Alpine Limited Edition is the third watch in the H. Moser & Cie. and Alpine Motorsports partnership, which began in 2024.
• The watch features a 40mm anthracite-gray ceramic case with a 12.8mm total thickness, including a 1.8mm domed sapphire crystal, and offers 12atm water resistance.
• The HMC 814 automatic movement is fully skeletonized with blue-finished mainplate and bridges, featuring a one-minute flying tourbillon and a double hairspring developed by Precision Engineering AG.
• The movement has 167 components, 28 jewels, and a minimum power reserve of 72 hours, running at 21,600 vibrations per hour.
• The timepiece is limited to 100 pieces and comes with a blue Alcantara integrated strap and a black DLC-treated titanium pin buckle.
• This edition focuses on material performance, contrasting with the first Alpine model which emphasized mechanical visibility and the second which focused on racing aesthetics.

Background

H. Moser & Cie. has a history of producing highly technical and skeletonized timepieces, such as the Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Cosmic Rain released in August 2026. That model featured a titanium case and a cylindrical hairspring, highlighting the brand's focus on complex mechanics and limited production runs. The current Alpine collaboration continues this trend of integrating advanced materials and intricate movements into limited-edition releases.

Why it matters

This release demonstrates how luxury watch brands can integrate motorsport partnerships without resorting to superficial branding. By focusing on the technical advantages of ceramic and the aesthetic appeal of a skeletonized movement, H. Moser & Cie. maintains its reputation for high horology while engaging with the Alpine Motorsports audience. The limited production run of 100 pieces and the 'on request' pricing strategy reinforce the exclusivity and premium positioning of the brand.

What to watch

The watch is available for purchase with pricing on request. Given the limited nature of the release, availability may be restricted to authorized dealers or direct inquiries. Future collaborations between H. Moser & Cie. and Alpine Motorsports may continue to explore different materials or mechanical complications, building on the progression from mechanical visibility to functional performance to material innovation.