Since 2022, H. Moser & Cie. has defied luxury watchmaking conventions with the launch of the first watch from the bold creators series, the Genesis third dose, which kicks off the brand’s Genesis trilogy. This piece goes beyond just aesthetic innovation; it incorporates blockchain technology and NFTs into its core design, symbolizing the first encounter between the traditional world and the digital realm. At that time, only 50 pieces were available, reserved for a select group of collectors, setting a precedent in the industry with a Web3-based luxury watch collection mechanism.
The Genesis watch, boldly crafted by the designers of Yǒng Chuàng Zhě, stands out with its ultra-black Vantablack® dial and pixelated hands and bezel, creating a disconnect from the real world. This piece highlights virtual and futuristic concepts while integrating a digital identity that aligns with NFTs. It’s an approach that challenged the market of its time, catching the eye of numerous collectors and media, successfully opening a dialogue between the brand and a new generation of collectors.
Two years later, H. Moser & Cie. unveils the second chapter of the Genesis series — Streamliner Genesis 2. This new piece, also limited to 100 examples, shifts its focus away from virtual elements and steps back from digital storytelling to return to material texture and watchmaking craftsmanship, emphasizing touch, weight, and presence.
The Streamliner Genesis 2 extends the iconic design language of the series with its geometric pixel aesthetics, featuring an overall structure built around a 40mm stainless steel cushion-shaped case. The curved sapphire crystal seamlessly flows into the monoblock stainless steel bracelet, maintaining the brand’s classic fluid silhouette while keeping ergonomics in mind. This time, a 3D-printed titanium metal crown has been added, not only to continue the metallic feel of the previous chapter but also to enhance the overall futuristic appeal.
The dial continues to feature a coating made from Vantablack®, a synthetic material that absorbs a staggering 99.965% of light, making it one of the darkest materials on the planet. When worn, it delivers an extraordinarily pure visual effect that feels almost infinite. Paired with pixelated hour and minute hands and Globolight® inserts, it retains the characteristics of the first generation while giving the entire piece a more understated and genuinely elegant vibe.
When it comes to movement, the Streamliner Genesis 2 features the automatic HMC 203 movement, crafted in-house by the brand. This movement has a diameter of 32 mm and a thickness of 5.5 mm, boasting a bidirectional winding system with gears and a solid 18-carat gold rotor, capable of providing a minimum of three days of power reserve. The bridge is partially skeletonized, adorned with a Moser double stripe decoration and a gray coating, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail that highlights the brand’s robust watchmaking artistry.
The waterproof performance reaches 120 meters, enhancing its practicality and making it adequate for daily use. The overall appearance is dominated by a minimalist design, yet every detail is meticulously considered, reflecting the futuristic theme and the return to materials in the Genesis collection.
What connects the Streamliner Genesis 2 to its predecessor is its design language and narrative context. This new chapter isn’t just a simple extension of the original work; it’s a material transposition of the spirit of the previous creation. If we consider the brave creator of the three-hand Genesis watch to be the key to a virtual door, then the Genesis 2 embodies the process of merging imagination into stainless steel, acting as a bridge between the digital and the real. Both models showcase a striking contrast while unveiling a cohesive narrative that they share.
The design of the crown, located on the right side, represents one of the most obvious links between the two generations of models. The Genesis 2 features the same 3D-printed titanium crown as the original model, preserving the pixelated geometric contour and the brand’s M logo. Whether in terms of visual aesthetics or the metallic feel, it distinctly evokes the first model, creating a visual resonance between the two, further enhancing the design coherence of the entire collection.
When it comes to collectible value, it is amplified by its rarity and unique mechanism. The Genesis 2 is not available for public sale; among the limited 100 pieces, only the first 50 owners can place a priority order and are granted an invitation right, allowing them to designate a third party to enter this exclusive circle. This system, where collectors choose their own successors, gives the watch a narrative continuity while reinforcing the deep bond between the brand and its collectors.
H. Moser & Cie. chooses to develop its products dramatically and in trilogies, with each watch not standing alone but rather as part of an interconnected and layered narrative system. Genesis 2, as a key chapter, dives deep into the previous ones in terms of design, technique, and emotion, while also leaving room for the imagination of the next chapter. From the technological storytelling of Web3 to material interpretation, the brand clearly sketches out another possibility for contemporary watchmaking.
For collectors who already own the first volume of Genesis, Genesis 2 is far more than just an extension of the series; it’s an essential chapter in the entire narrative. With its refined design and limited quantity, combined with a closed collection system, this piece carries both artistic significance and investment potential. For collectors, it’s not merely an item, but a visible timeline of history.
