Mark Zuckerberg has been expanding his luxury watch collection at such a rapid pace that it’s been hard to keep track. While his Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC – world’s slimmest watch – and the ultra-rare vintage Rolex grabbed a lot of attention on the internet, the centi-billionaire quietly expanded his collection with a very cool skeleton watch last month. Several weeks back, Zuckerberg posted a video of himself tearing up an off-road course in a dune buggy to promote the new Shazam song recognition technology in the Meta x Ray-Ban smart glasses. The technology demonstrated in the short clip is really impressive, but it’s the Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton watch by H. Moser & Cie that immediately caught our attention.
Last year, H. Moser & Cie unveiled the $86,900 Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton, marking a significant departure from the brand’s typically minimalist approach. While Moser is known for its understated designs, this timepiece proudly displays its mechanical heart through extensive skeletonization, creating a fascinating juxtaposition between industrial artistry and refined luxury.
The watch houses itself in a 40mm cushion-shaped steel case that sits 12.1mm high, managing to remain relatively compact despite its complex architecture. What truly sets this piece apart is its seamless integration with the bracelet – a design element that has become a signature of the Streamliner collection. The bracelet’s articulating links create a fluid, serpentine effect, with alternating brushed and polished finishes that catch light in dynamic ways as the wearer moves.
At the heart of this timepiece beats the HMC 814 automatic caliber, a movement that showcases Moser’s technical prowess. The anthracite-colored bridges and mainplate provide a dramatic backdrop for the mechanism’s 167 components. A flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock serves as the visual anchor, equipped with an innovative double hairspring system that improves accuracy by reducing friction. The movement offers a robust 72-hour power reserve, surpassing some of its competitors in the luxury sports watch segment.
Despite the complexity of skeleton watches typically compromising legibility, Moser cleverly addressed this common pitfall. The 5N gold-plated hands and indices stand out clearly against the mechanical backdrop, enhanced by Globolight inserts – a ceramic-based luminescent material that ensures visibility in low-light conditions.
Perhaps most intriguing is the visible mainspring barrel, which has been strategically hollowed out to allow wearers to gauge the remaining power reserve visually. This practical feature is implemented with an artistic touch that aligns with the watch’s overall aesthetic philosophy. The watch offers surprising versatility for such a complex piece. With 120 meters of water resistance, it’s more than capable of handling daily wear.
