PIONEER CENTRE SECONDS DLC FUNKY BLUE

Clad in a hard wearing coating of black DLC covering its stainless steel case, the Pioneer Centre Seconds Funky Blue Black Edition by H. Moser & Cie is a cool go anywhere sporty model, whose 120m water resistance and durable black rubber strap make it a practical and luxurious watch for those pursuing an active, outdoor lifestyle.

The round 42.8mm case has the distinctive yet clean, flowing lines which are a signature of the brand’s styling, but for the Pioneer Centre Seconds its details are slightly more pronounced, giving it the sportier appearance which defines this collection.

Beneath a gently domed sapphire glass, the Moser signature Funky Blue dial is captivating, graduating from a dark blue around its edge and fading to almost white in that superb distinctive fumé effect. Its surface is grained with a fine radiating brushed finish, and features pronounced faceted steel appliqué hour markers, accented with luminous dots, which with the luminous tipped skeletonised steel hands, provides excellent at-a-glance legibility.

Inside the case, and visible through the sapphire crystal exhibition caseback the in house Manufacture self winding movement which features a skeletonised, engraved oscillating weight. The surfaces of the plates are finished with broad undulating striping and finely polished edging, and beating gracefully beneath its sculpted bridge, the balance wheel with Straumann double hairspring is another of the brand’s signature details, and beating at 21’600 vph it delivers at least three days of autonomy when not on the wrist.

Overall, the H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Centre Seconds Funky Blue Black Edition does what this wonderful independent watch company does so well, in fusing old school traditional watchmaking with great looks and a cool presence. It also has the distinction of being one of few models created in stainless steel, which is designed to take on the rough and tumble of life in the great outdoors.