Chronoswiss

Delphis Firestarter

Reference Number :

CH-1429RE.1E-BKRE

Series : Area 51

Retail: $41,800

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeForget subtle elegance; the Delphis Firestarter is a wrist-bound statement piece designed to ignite conversation. It grabs your attention with that incredible fiery red, hand-guillochéd enamel dial set in 18ct white gold – it’s like looking into the heart of a forge. The way time is displayed is just as dramatic: a jumping digital hour snaps into place at 12, while the big central minute hand sweeps across its arc before flying back, a constant, energetic dance. Down at 6, the seconds tick away more traditionally, anchored by a galvanic black outer ring and a contrasting red-printed aluminum center. What really sets it apart, though, is the case. It’s not just titanium; it’s Titanium Core Nano Shell, a material that sounds like it belongs on a spaceship. This gives it a futuristic edge and surprising lightness for its 42.6mm size, while still promising toughness and 100m water resistance. Inside, the C. 6004 manufacture movement with its 55-hour power reserve and visible tungsten rotor is pure Chronoswiss ingenuity. Limited to just 50 pieces, this watch isn't just telling time; it's broadcasting a message of bold innovation and red-hot style.

DescriptionThe timepiece designated Reference CH-1429RE.1E-BKRE, known as the Delphis Firestarter, features a multi-component case construction. Comprising 17 distinct pieces, the primary structure utilizes Titanium Core Nano Shell material. This case exhibits a hand-polished finish on certain elements, contrasting with a satin-finished, screwed case back equipped with a sapphire crystal insert for movement observation. The bezel is polished and integrates a side-fluted decorative ring. Protecting the dial is a cambered sapphire crystal, treated with a double anti-reflective coating to enhance legibility. The case architecture ensures water resistance up to 10 bar, equivalent to 100 meters, facilitated by screw-down components including the onion-style crown. Physical dimensions are recorded as 42.6 mm in diameter and 14.5 mm in height. Strap attachment employs a screw-down mechanism featuring a patented autobloc system, securing a rubber strap to the housing. This model's production is restricted to a limited series of 50 units.

Powering the Delphis Firestarter is the Chronoswiss manufacture caliber C. 6004, an automatic movement measuring 33 mm in diameter. This intricate mechanism operates at a frequency of 4 Hz, corresponding to 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour (A/h). It incorporates 37 jewels to minimize friction and wear. The balance wheel is a three-legged Glucydur component, chosen for its stability across temperature variations, paired with a Nivarox 1 balance spring for consistent oscillation. Fine adjustment of the rate is accomplished via an excenter mechanism. Protection against physical shocks is provided by the Incabloc system. When fully wound, the movement offers an approximate power reserve of 55 hours. Notable finishing details include a skeletonized rotor crafted from tungsten for efficient winding, operating on a ball bearing. The armature, escape wheel, and visible screws are polished. Additionally, the bridges feature a ruthenium plating and are adorned with a Geneva cut pattern, visible through the exhibition case back. The display configuration includes a digital jumping hour located at the 12 o'clock position, a centrally mounted retrograde minute hand, and a subsidiary analog seconds display positioned at 6 o'clock.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size42.6 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC. 6004

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Retrograde

Power Reserve55 Hours

Case MaterialsTitanium

Bezel MaterialsTitanium

Lug MaterialsTitanium

Case BackSapphire Crystal