Dressed in a sharply tailored double-breasted beige blazer and contrasting navy trousers, 28-year-old French Formula One driver, Pierre Gasly was flanked by his entourage as he made his way into the Grand Hyatt in Singapore, making it clear on the outset that this was no typical watch launch. When it comes to timing and endurance, few understand keeping the balance between the two better than the Formula 1 driver. Merging the tenacity required on the world’s fastest circuits with the meticulous craft of one of watchmaking’s most enduring houses, H.Moser & Cie, Gasly brings a racer’s perspective to a timepiece designed as an ode to performance and legacy.
From the roar of the grid to the quiet hum of Moser’s manufacture in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, LUXUO explores how two worlds defined by detail and discipline have converged to create the Streamliner Tourbillon Pierre Gasly. The Streamliner Tourbillon Pierre Gasly comes in two limited editions, each reflecting Gasly’s personal vision and Moser’s technical mastery. The first is a 100-piece edition, featuring a chocolate fumé dial paired with an integrated rubber strap that gives the watch a sporty yet refined character. Housed in a 40mm 5N red gold case, it is powered by the automatic HMC 805 calibre, complete with a one-minute flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock, a double hairspring for exceptional precision and a three-day power reserve. Subtle layered brown tones and a transparent lacquer logo echo Gasly’s understated, meticulous approach.
For collectors seeking something even rarer, a 10-piece edition pays tribute to Gasly’s racing number. This version includes a discreet baguette-cut ruby at 10 o’clock and comes with a fully integrated 5N red gold bracelet — creating a fluid, elegant silhouette. Like its larger counterpart, it is powered by the HMC 805 calibre, but the ruby accent and solid-gold construction add a heightened sense of exclusivity and personal symbolism. Unveiled in Singapore during the recent Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, LUXUO spoke to Gasly on the creative journey behind his first watch collaboration and how it infused his own racing philosophy into a timepiece that reflects who he is beyond the tarmac.
Athletic Influence Vs Genuine Authenticity
Despite being sequestered in a room surrounded by journalists, Gasly smiled calmly when stating, “What I’m putting out is Pierre’s input. It is my taste and this is what you should get. Not just putting my name in something I don’t believe in.” The collaboration began with a conversation about movement — the visible kind that defines both watchmaking and racing. Gasly’s fascination with the tourbillon was immediate. “It’s hypnotic,” he says. “There’s something about its motion that reminds me of staying focused during a race. Everything else blurs, but you keep your eyes on that one point.” Gasly was involved in every stage of the creation process, working closely with Edouard Meylan, CEO of H. Moser & Cie.
Together they refined each detail of the timepiece — from the colour palette and movement down to the finishing details to create something that felt instinctive and deeply personal. “From the movement to the colour combination, I was there for each decision,” Gasly says. “I wanted it to feel authentic, not forced.” Together they shaped the watch’s tone and architecture to reflect a balance between calm and control. “I did not want it to be loud or overly technical,” Gasly says. “It needed to feel intuitive, the way driving becomes when you stop thinking and just respond.”
For Gasly, the aforementioned tourbillon was non-negotiable. From the outset, he was drawn to the complication’s hypnotic motion and mechanical precision, seeing it as something that deeply resonates with him. It became the anchor of the design — a reflection of his own fascination with engineering and performance. He was equally clear about what he wanted to avoid. “Many collaborations feel like marketing exercises,” he explained. “For me, it had to be something I genuinely love and would wear.” The result is a piece that mirrors his understated approach: his name discreetly engraved on the back, with no overt branding or gimmicks.
Driving Design Without Compromise
The watch mirrors the duality of Gasly himself. Beneath its polished red gold case lies the Moser tourbillon movement, visible through a deep chocolate fumé dial that catches the light like a racing circuit at dusk. “That watch is exactly me,” Gasly says. “You might not like it, but I love it.” His statement is less about defiance and more so about understanding his own taste and preference in terms of design as he reflects on his belief that design should be personal rather than not performative.
That focus is mirrored in Moser’s approach to engineering. The brand — known for its independence and technical rigour — rarely repeats itself. The Streamliner Tourbillon Pierre Gasly captures that rhythm in its clean geometry and subtle detail. Even the diamond set at ten o’clock — a nod to Gasly’s race number — appears almost hidden, visible only upon close inspection. “It’s a subtle connection to myself,” he says. “Not everything has to shout.” Gasly also unveiled a matching helmet design that weekend, its colour tones echoing the fumé dial and gold case of his limited-edition timepiece.
What Precision Means to an F1 Driver
Behind the design lies a shared respect for precision. Gasly draws parallels between his world on the racing circuit and Moser’s atelier. “In Formula 1, people see the driver, but behind me are 1,500 people who make everything possible,” he explains. “It is the same here. You see a watch, but there are watchmakers and engineers whose work you will never see. That is what I love — the human side of it.” For Gasly, this collaborative project is an evolution of how he sees himself beyond racing. “I’m 28 now. I have learned to appreciate quality and simplicity. I like pieces that tell a story, that remind me of a moment in time,” he says.
Gasly’s relationship with time is pragmatic yet philosophical. Each race season demands not only speed but also recovery. “You learn to be resilient,” he says. “There are weekends when everything goes right, and others when nothing does. The key is to keep balance, to stay grounded.” His reflections echo Moser’s own philosophy of endurance — building watches that evolve without losing identity.
For Gasly, the Streamliner Tourbillon is a reflection of his journey and passions. On how he hopes wearers feel when they put it on, he says: “I hope they feel confident as it is a kind of powerful watch. It is very elegant, I put my heart into this watch and hopefully they can feel that connection through that piece.” It carries the same sense of purpose that drives him on the track: “I know exactly why I wake up every single day and why I’m doing what I’m doing. It’s because I want to be a champion.” And at its heart, the watch is rooted in personal history and formative influence. “My mom had a Chanel watch. Whenever she wore that watch, it was like a special moment for us.”
In bridging the worlds of Formula 1 and fine watchmaking, Gasly has created something that is incredibly personal, making it a reminder that mastery — whether on the racetrack or at the horological workbench — is measured beyond technical prowess but also in the moments that matter.
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