H. Moser (Lastly) Introduces a Smaller Pioneer in Two Flavors of Arctic Blue Fumé

When I reviewed the Moser Pioneer “Mega Cool” I commented that the speedy impression of the case, by way of its measurement, was not a optimistic one. The 43mm Pioneer case in chrome steel is heavy and form of clunky, with proportions that appear designed to make it recognizable from throughout a room fairly than contour to the wrist. In precept, I don’t have an issue with that strategy – there’s nothing incorrect with a watch being brash and daring only for the sake of it. However at the same time as I step by step bought used to the scale of the Pioneer throughout my time with it, the case’s outsized aesthetic was simply by no means to my style. Sort of a disgrace, as a result of I completely love the dial, and the concept of an elevated, luxurious sports activities watch on this type holds numerous enchantment for me. 

This week, Moser has gone a good distance towards addressing the quibbles that I and plenty of others within the watch group had with that authentic Pioneer case by releasing a pair of recent Pioneers with a 40mm diameter. The case strains and distinctive options of the unique case (these molded cutouts on the caseband with an intricate ridged sample inside) are nonetheless right here, however in a footprint that must be fairly a bit extra wearable. The case top right here is barely 12mm, and that’s with the sapphire crystal, which nonetheless has a pronounced dome form. For comparability, the 43mm case has a thickness of roughly 14mm, crystal included, so this new case represents a tightening in all dimensions. Crucially, the 40mm Pioneer remains to be 120 meters water-proof, making it essentially the most outwardly sporty Moser within the assortment.