Luxury Watch Collection: New Acquisitions

xxcesar · 2023-08-31T12:21:43Z

Explore the H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner with xxcesar's review. Discover its elusive 'salmon' dial, market position, and collector insights.

xxcesar introduces a new acquisition, drawing a parallel to the Patek Philippe Nautilus's past status as an aspirational yet expensive steel watch. His post highlights the challenge of capturing the watch's dynamic dial, which shifts in color from hazelnut to almost black depending on the light, emphasizing its unique visual appeal over its official color designation. This piece offers a deep dive into a timepiece that resonates with collectors for its design and elusive dial.

Do you remember, when the Nauti was just an expensive steel watch and you thought: It is unreasonable, but maybe I should just do it?

For me, this watch today is this one….

Well known besides the dial, wanted to share some pictures. The essence of course is that it plays with the light, so hard to capture.

In my view, little salmon in there, it is more between hazelnut and almost black, but the name is not so important for me.

Enjoy the summer,

C.

Key Points from the Discussion

The dial's unique play with light makes it exceptionally difficult to photograph accurately, with its true beauty best appreciated in person.
The H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner, particularly the 'salmon' dial variant, is seen by some as occupying the same aspirational market position that the Patek Philippe Nautilus once held.
The 'salmon' dial is even more impressive in person, but the model is currently sold out, making it a challenging piece to acquire for collectors.
This specific H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner model significantly boosted the brand's sales and recognition, particularly among collectors who have followed the brand since the pre-Meylan era.
The dial's color is often described as 'salmon' but the author perceives it more as a shifting hue between hazelnut and almost black.
The absence of a prominent brand name on the dial is a notable design choice that sparks discussion among enthusiasts.

The Discussion

blau

Aug 31, 2023

I've been eyeing the green one and you're exactly right about what/where this Streamliner fits in. Right where the Nautilus used to be! It looks in your pictures like there's no name on the dial at all in this watch. Is that right??

enjoythemusic

Aug 31, 2023

Great pics, truly they are... yet seeing the shapes and dimensions in person fully sold me on this style. Congrats OP?

Clueless_Collector

Aug 31, 2023

Congratulations and enjoy!

compa

Aug 31, 2023

Absolutely stunning watch, and the "salmon" dial has shot it up to the top of my wishlist. Enjoy and congrats!!

SakeM

Sep 1, 2023

It really is impossible to photograph. I took this outside one morning with the sun behind me. I kind of wish I had the transparent logo on mine. Enjoy!

Watchonthewrist

Sep 2, 2023

This dial is even better i person imho. Had the pleasure to play with it again a few days ago at GWDs but they told me its totally sold out so again no luck for me . Need to keep hunting. Huge Congrats and enjoy it to the max

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