Quick TakeForget your standard time-telling arrangement; the Regulator Classic CH-4023-GRBK throws the rulebook out the window, embracing its namesake layout with delightful confidence. This isn't just about telling time; it's about celebrating the mechanics behind time. Giving the minutes the star treatment with the central hand forces you to appreciate time's passage in a different way, while the hours hold court in their own dedicated space up top, and the seconds perform their steady dance below. The galvanic grey dial, with its matte finish contrasting against the circular-grained and guilloche-detailed black sub-sections, provides a sophisticated, almost industrial backdrop. It's serious, yet playful. Tucked inside is the reliable Caliber C. 295 automatic, humming away at a brisk 4 Hz – visible proof, alongside the Côtes de Genève on the rotor, that Chronoswiss cares about the engine as much as the chassis. The 37mm steel case feels purposeful, robust enough for the everyday thanks to its 100m water resistance and screw-down elements, yet refined with its mix of polished and satin finishes. Even the bracelet gets an upgrade. It’s a watch for someone who appreciates precision and isn't afraid to wear something a little different, a conversation starter that values function and form equally.
DescriptionThis specific iteration of the Regulator Classic, reference CH-4023-GRBK, utilizes stainless steel for the primary case construction, selected for its inherent resistance to corrosion and its structural integrity suitable for daily wear. The case dimensions are specified as 37 millimeters in diameter, offering a traditionally sized profile, coupled with a height measurement of 10.5 millimeters. Facilitating strap or bracelet changes, the lug spacing, or band width, is engineered to be 18 millimeters. The case exhibits a complex surface treatment involving both polished sections and areas featuring a vertical satin finish, creating visual contrast across its surfaces. A key operational interface, the onion-style crown, complements the case design. Water ingress protection is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to a depth of 100 meters, achieved partially through the implementation of a screw-down case back. This case back incorporates a sapphire crystal exhibition window, allowing visual inspection of the movement, while the surrounding metal features a satin finish. Further contributing to the water resistance and overall robustness is the polished screw-down bezel, characterized by a full thread design and distinctive side knurling for grip. Protecting the dial is a curved sapphire crystal, noted for its scratch-resistant properties, which has been treated with a double anti-reflective coating to minimize glare and enhance legibility under various lighting conditions. The stainless steel material extends to the high-end bracelet, specifically highlighted as being a new design, ensuring a cohesive material language throughout the watch's exterior construction. Security on the wrist is provided by a folding clasp mechanism integrated into the bracelet design.
Powering the timekeeping functions is the automatic Caliber C. 295 movement. This self-winding mechanism operates at a frequency of 4 Hz, which translates to 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h), a rate known for contributing to stable timekeeping and a smooth sweep of the relevant hands. When fully wound, the movement provides a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. The architecture of the C. 295 incorporates 27 jewels, serving to reduce friction at critical points within the gear train and escapement, thereby enhancing longevity and operational efficiency. Visible through the exhibition case back, the movement displays specific finishing techniques; the pallet lever, escape wheel, and assembly screws are polished. Furthermore, the bridges and plates are adorned with perlage, a decorative pattern of overlapping small circles. The oscillating weight, or rotor, responsible for automatic winding, is presented in black, featuring engraved details including Côtes de Genève stripes and utilizes a ball bearing system for efficient rotation. The dial itself is constructed from a base material finished in galvanic grey with a matte surface treatment. Contrast is introduced via black scales which feature circular-graining. The recessed interior sections dedicated to the hour and second displays are also rendered in black but feature elaborate guilloche detailing, adding textural depth. Time indication is executed via an off-centre hour display located prominently at the 12 o'clock position, a central minute hand sweeping the main dial circumference, and a small seconds sub-dial positioned at 6 o'clock. The hands adopt the "Trigono" shape profile and are rhodium-plated for a bright, corrosion-resistant finish, complemented by lacquering. For low-light visibility, these hands incorporate Super-LumiNova inlays.