Independents

The two main models of the collection, the Pioneer Centre Seconds and Pioneer Tourbillion are now available in a more compact 40mm case, down from the 42.8mm of the original Pioneer. The two new additions come with a new Arctic Blue fumé dial colour that ...  

Did Moser slim them down as well (i.e., thickness)?

Compared to 13.6 mm and ~15 mm for the prior model based on a quick web check.

Are they really saying you could get it without sapphire, or just giving dimensions of the case without the glass?

I assume the intent is to give a better impression of visible size and wearing comfort on the wrist since a couple mm of sapphire is not the same as a couple mm of metal case thickness.

Looking forward to see them in person

I was going to ask this last but i determined that the 43mm is just too big. Then they came out with this and i would love your opinions on the HMC 200 vs say Jaeger Le Coultre 899 or AP 4302? HMC 200 macros seem a bit less precise than the former two, bu... 

I’m also really looking forward to getting one on my wrist.

I really like the 40mm Govberg limited diver. Due to the diving bezel, the dial appears smaller and there is less empty space. My preference is the lumed leaf hands on your pictured Pioneer. Was secretly hoping that they would choose 38mm as their midsize...