Editor’s note: It can go either way. That moment when you learn that someone in your sphere cherishes something that you thought was a pretty private pleasure. Like yesterday. Watchfinder posted a video about the Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds, calling it – in the headline at least – a preferable option as a sports watch to the usual sports watch suspects, being AP and Rolex. It was a good litmus test for me. Because, as I’ve stated multiple times, this watch is very much my jam. Instead of the sensation of someone cutting my lawn, I experienced a sugary frisson of excitement. Not along the “I TOLD YOU SO” lines, but because, like many of you, I really enjoy Watchfinder. Jonathon’s words carry weight. And, on a professional respect level, his ability to weave historical context, however tangential (the segue into pocket watches in this video is as gratifying as it is unnecessary) into just about every review he does is truly impressive. So I thought I’d take you on the journey again, and explain why I bought one a few years back. I do want to point out one inaccuracy though. Jonathon says there’s “not a waiting list” for this model. Technically there is, and always will be, as…
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