Laurent's opinion
The Pioneer Retrograde Seconds is a perfect demonstration of Swiss watchmaking expertise. H. Moser & Cie. have succeeded in combining technical innovation and visual elegance, while remaining true to their minimalist DNA. A timepiece that leaves no one indifferent.
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Description

H. MOSER & CIE. PIONEER RETROGRADE SECONDS : A SPECTACULAR WATCHMAKING COMPLICATION

A watch innovation with a sporty, sophisticated design

The Pioneer Retrograde Seconds from H. Moser & Cie. is much more than a watch: it’s a statement of innovation and refinement. True to the pioneering spirit of the Swiss manufacture, this daring model combines a playful, visual retrograde complication with a resolutely sporty aesthetic.

A fascinating retrograde complication

Positioned at 6 o’clock on the dial, the retrograde seconds hand performs a complete cycle every 30 seconds before instantly returning to its starting position. Inspired by precision counters and measuring instruments, this mechanism offers a captivating visual spectacle. Water-resistant to 120 meters, the Pioneer Retrograde Seconds combines robustness and sophistication.

Minimalist design and discreet signature

The smoky Midnight Blue dial, the company’s emblematic signature, features a transparent lacquered logo, discreet and refined. Every detail highlights the essential: the retrograde mechanism. Thanks to a double snail cam, the seconds hand runs its course with perfect fluidity, while a spiral spring and precise rake guarantee optimal synchronization.

An exceptional watch movement

At the heart of this watch beats the HMC 250 automatic movement, based on the HMC 201 caliber and enhanced by a retrograde module developed by specialist Agenhor SA. The result is a complication that is both technical and playful, perfectly integrated into the model’s sleek design.

A watch for discerning enthusiasts

The Pioneer Retrograde Seconds perfectly embodies the philosophy of H. Moser & Cie. philosophy: to offer innovative, quirky and elegant haute horlogerie. This exceptional timepiece is destined for connoisseurs in search of a watch with a unique character, combining technical sophistication, refinement and visual dynamism.

Discover the exclusivity and audacity of watchmaking with the Pioneer Retrograde Seconds from H. Moser & Cie, available from Chronopassion. A watch that redefines the codes of contemporary luxury watchmaking.

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Specifications

PIONEER RETROGRADE SECONDS Reference 3250-1200

Movement Self-winding Calibre HMC 250 with 30-seconds retrograde module Agenhor SA

Diameter: 32.0 mm or 14 1/4 lines

Height: 6.55 mm

Frequency: 21,600 a/h 31 jewels

Automatic bidirectional ratchet winder

Engraved oscillating weight

Power reserve: minimum 3 days

Original Straumann® Spiral second stop

Anthracite finish with double Moser ribs

Partially skeletonized bridges

Case Solid steel

Diameter: 42.8 mm

Height excluding sapphire crystal: 10.6 mm ;

height with sapphire crystal: 14.2 mm

Domed sapphire crystal and transparent caseback

Screw-down crown adorned with an “M” Water-resistant to 12 ATM

Smoked Midnight Blue dial with sunray motif Transparent lacquer H. Moser & Cie. logo

Leaf-shaped hour and minute hands with Super-LumiNova® Faceted applied hour-markers

Hours and minutes Retrograde seconds, jump every 30 seconds

Strap Hand-sewn rubber, steel, textile or alligator leather

Steel pin buckle engraved with H. Moser logo

H. MOSER & CIE. PIONEER RETROGRADE SECONDS 3250-1200
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H. MOSER & CIE. PIONEER RETROGRADE SECONDS 3250-1200
23 800 € TTC
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