CHRONOSWISS – Open Gear ReSec Edition

CHRONOSWISS – Open Gear ReSec Electric Blue Limited Edition - 2020

Open Gear ReSec – Jump Back in Time

Chronoswiss presents its latest modern mechanical timepiece: the Open Gear ReSec, where the large minute hand meets a grand competitor taking over centre stage. On the Open Gear ReSec, the retrograde second hand is the leading actor in the chronological play of time. Mounted on a hand-finished straight-grained bridge with polished edges, the second hand runs in a half-circle from four to eight. After thirty seconds it jumps back to begin again from four.

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“This ‘jump back in time’ takes a millisecond, and the precision of the watch is well within ±5 seconds per day,” says Maik Panziera, Chronoswiss Head of Design, about the retrograde display – a truly hypnotic invention with roots stretching back to 17th- century pocket watches.

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The elegantly gold-plated minute hand of the Open Gear ReSec circumnavigates the entirety of the 42-part dial. Its tip is extremely sharp, thus enabling you to see exactly what minute it is. Its matt finish resolutely contrasts the shiny hand-guillochéd dial made in Chronoswiss ́ Lucerne atelier, which gives an extremely clear time reading.

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The dial is also encircled with hour indexes made of massive white cylinder- shaped blocks of Super-LumiNova®, ensuring the time is legible even in the darkest hours. Through the funnel-shaped hour subdial the wearer can also enjoy the mechanical ballet of open-gear horology with skeletonised wheels –truly an example of a modern mechanical timepiece.

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Looking closer at the details, you will see finishing and engineering solutions on a level not usually found in watches in this price range. For instance, the bridges holding the retrograde complication in place have three different finishes: sandblasted matt, chamfered edges and polished surfaces. This attention for detail is also applied to the exterior: The electric blue CVD-coated 17-part case features matt, channelled sides and a shiny bezel and lugs.

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Even the bracelet pins holding the chunky hornback leather crocodile strap in place are more than meets the eye. They are held in place by cone-shaped screws that expand into the holes in a system which obviates the need for Loctite. This patented feature of ours is known as Autobloc. And when you pull out the generous onion crown, the stop-seconds system enables easy and exact time setting.

“A mix of new materials, old techniques and contemporary design – this is what it takes to be a modern mechanical brand,” says Chronoswiss CEO Oliver Ebstein. 

Open Gear ReSec BLGO is made in a limited edition of 50 pieces.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  Open Gear

Model: Open Gear ReSec Stainless steel, blue dial

Reference Number: CH-6926-BLGO

Case
Diameter: 44 mm
Thickness: 13.35 mm
Material: Stainless steel with blue CVD coating

Movement
Caliber: Chronoswiss caliber C. 301
Diameter: 36.50mm
Power Reserve: Approx. 42 hours
Winding: Automatic with stop seconds
Frequency: 4 Hz
Jewels: 33
Chronometer Certified: No
Functions: Off-centre hours at 12:00, central minutes, retrograde seconds at 6:00
Additional Details: Skeletonized blue rotor with Côtes de Genève and ball bearing;
polished pallet lever, escape wheel and screws; bridges and plates with perlage
Pricing & Availability
Dial
Color: Electric Blue
Indexes: Lume filled circular indexes
Lume: Super-LumiNova
Water Resistance: 100m
Strap/Bracelet
Hornback crocodile leather, hand-sewn

Limited Edition: Yes, 50 pieces

Price: CHF 9,900
Availability: Immediately

Available
CH-6921R-GRSI 18-karat red gold, dial galvanic grey
CH-6923-SIBL Stainless steel, dial galvanic silver
CH-6925-BKGRE Stainless steel, DLC coating, dial galvanic black
CH-6925-BKRE Stainless steel, DLC coating, dial galvanic black
CH-6926-BLBL Stainless steel, blue DLC coating, blue dial

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Press Release - 2020
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