Chronoswiss

ReSec

Reference Number :

CH-8783-BL

Series : Classic

Retail: $7,150

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeThis ReSec Classic isn't just telling time; it's putting on a little show every minute. Forget a smooth sweep, the seconds hand snaps back like it just remembered something important, adding a dash of mechanical theatre right there on your wrist. The deep galvanic blue dial, etched with that gorgeous guilloche, feels almost hypnotic, especially paired with the crisp geometry of the Trigono hands. It’s got the heart of a precision machine – the C. 302 automatic, ticking away reliably, visible through the back if you fancy a peek at the perlage and Côtes de Genève stripes on the rotor. Yet, it wears its technical prowess lightly. The 41mm steel case, with its mix of brushed and polished surfaces, feels substantial but refined, transitioning seamlessly to the sturdy steel bracelet. That onion crown and knurled bezel add just the right amount of vintage flair without being fussy. It's a watch that respects tradition but isn't afraid to have a bit of fun with mechanics, perfect for someone who appreciates engineering with a side of visual drama.

DescriptionThe Chronoswiss ReSec Classic, reference CH-8783-BL, utilizes the Caliber C. 302 automatic movement, operating at a frequency of 4 Hz, equivalent to 28,800 alternations per hour. This mechanism incorporates 27 jewels and provides a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Internal finishing details include polished pallet lever, escape wheel, and screws, alongside bridges and plates decorated with perlage. Furthermore, the rotor is rhodium-plated, engraved, features Côtes de Genève finishing, and relies on a ball bearing system for winding efficiency. Time indication is achieved through central hour and minute hands, complemented by a retrograde seconds display positioned at the 6 o'clock location. The hands, designated as "Trigono" shape, are lacquered and feature Super-LumiNova inlays for enhanced legibility in low-light conditions. The dial itself is fabricated from a galvanic blue base material, intricately detailed with guilloche patterns and scales presented with circular-graining.

Encasing the movement and dial is a multi-part stainless steel case measuring 41 mm in diameter and 12.7 mm in height, designed to accommodate a strap width of 21 mm. Case finishing presents a combination of partly polished and partly vertical satin-finished surfaces, contrasted by the signature Chronoswiss onion crown. Protection for the dial is provided by a curved, double-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal, secured by a polished, screw-down bezel featuring a full thread and distinctive side knurling. The case integrity is further ensured by a screw-down case back, which incorporates a satin finish and a sapphire crystal exhibition window. The complete assembly guarantees water resistance up to 10 bar, corresponding to a depth of 100 meters. This model is fitted with a high-end stainless steel bracelet, secured by a folding clasp mechanism, reinforcing its classic yet robust character. The primary special feature remains the sophisticated retrograde seconds complication.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size41 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC. 302

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Big Date, Retrograde

Power Reserve42 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal