In 2019, Swiss watchmaker H. Moser & Cie. made waves with its Swiss Alp Watch—a mechanical timepiece designed to mimic an Apple Watch. The piece was both a playful jab at smartwatches and a statement on traditional watchmaking’s enduring value. Now, the brand has taken a bold step forward, transitioning from satire to serious innovation with its latest release: the Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition, a fully connected hybrid smartwatch developed in collaboration with Alpine Motorsports.
The partnership, established in 2024, aimed to create purpose-built watches for Alpine’s Formula 1 and Endurance racing teams. The result is a duo of high-performance timepieces: the Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition, a mechanical chronograph for racers, and the Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition, a digital smartwatch tailored for pit crews and engineers.
Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition: Precision for the Track
Designed for Alpine’s drivers, including Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto, the Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition is a skeletonized flyback chronograph powered by the AgenGraphe movement, developed with Agenhor. Stripping away traditional sub-dials, it features a central display for minutes and seconds, optimized for quick readability during races.
The 42.3 mm case, crafted from blue PVD steel, incorporates motorsport-inspired details: V-shaped bridges resembling F1 suspension, a central bridge shaped like a helmet, and a rotor mimicking an Alpine wheel rim. The design balances performance with Moser’s signature minimalist elegance.
Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition: A Smartwatch Built for Racing
The true standout, however, is the Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition—a fully connected hybrid smartwatch developed with input from Alpine’s engineers. Built on a platform by Sequent, it connects via Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 and features a discreet black screen that displays race-critical data. Key functions include:
- Race Mode: Activated by a Sync button, it provides team alerts, countdowns to race starts, and F1 calendar updates.
- GMT with country selector: Essential for international race logistics.
- Split-seconds chronograph & perpetual calendar: For precise timing and scheduling.
The battery lasts up to a year in time-only mode or six Grand Prix weekends with full connectivity—eliminating daily charging hassles. Despite its tech-forward features, Moser retained its classic aesthetic with a Funky Blue fumé dial, blending digital utility with luxury watchmaking.
Limited Availability and Pricing
The two watches are sold as a collector’s set, limited to 200 units, priced at $70,000 (approx. £52,000). The Mechanics Edition will also be available separately for owners of Moser’s previous Alpine-themed tourbillons, with only 500 pieces produced.
Moser describes this launch as “an opening chapter”, signaling a potential expansion into tech-integrated watchmaking. While broader availability remains unconfirmed, the collaboration proves that traditional watchmakers can innovate without sacrificing craftsmanship.
