Chronoswiss

Flying Regulator Jumping Hour

Reference Number :

CH-8325-BLBL

Series : Heritage

Retail: $10,120

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeThis Flying Regulator isn't just telling time; it's performing it with a wink and a nod. Forget the slow creep of an hour hand – this Chronoswiss gives you a satisfying 'click' as the hour jumps digitally into view at 12 o'clock. It’s a bit theatrical, perfectly complementing the deep blue, multi-layered stage of the dial. That intricate guilloche on the lower level? Pure classicism. But then you see the raised bridges holding the upper dial, the off-center minutes, the energetic sweep of the small seconds at six – it's tradition meeting a modern, almost architectural mindset. The DLC-coated steel case adds a touch of stealthy cool, a contemporary frame for the mechanical ballet within. It feels less like a mere instrument and more like a conversation piece, powered by the reliable C. 283 automatic caliber, happily ticking away and ready for its hourly digital leap. It’s for the enthusiast who appreciates the complexity but loves a bit of showmanship.

DescriptionThe timepiece designated CH-8325-BLBL utilizes a case crafted from stainless steel enhanced with a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating, presenting a robust and visually distinct housing. This case assembly comprises 28 individual components. Securing the movement is a screw-down case back, finished with a satin texture and incorporating a flat sapphire crystal for viewing the mechanism within. The case dimensions are specified as 40 mm in diameter and 11.85 mm in height, creating a defined presence on the wrist. Attachment points for the strap are set at a width of 20 mm. The case finish incorporates both polished surfaces and areas with a vertical satin finish, providing textural contrast. A notable feature is the onion-style crown. Complementing the case is a polished screw-down bezel, characterized by side knurling and a full thread design, ensuring secure assembly and contributing to the overall aesthetic. This construction achieves a water resistance rating of 3 bar, equivalent to approximately 30 meters, suitable for incidental exposure to moisture but not for swimming or diving.

Powering the watch is the Caliber C. 283, an automatic movement operating at a frequency of 4 Hz, which translates to 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h). This frequency supports smooth operation of the timekeeping functions. The movement provides a power reserve of approximately 42 hours when fully wound. Within its architecture, the Caliber C. 283 incorporates 28 jewels to minimize friction at critical points. The movement's finish includes nickel-plated bridges adorned with circular graining and spiral offsets. Visible through the sapphire case back is the rhodium-plated rotor, which features skeletonization, intricate engraving, Geneva Stripes decoration, and is mounted on a ball bearing system for efficient winding. Time indication is achieved through an elaborate dial constructed on two levels. The lower level showcases a galvanized guilloche pattern, a signature Chronoswiss element. The upper dial level has a satin finish and is mounted on screwed plinths, enhancing the three-dimensional effect. Functionally, the dial displays digital jumping hours positioned at the 12 o'clock location, off-centre minutes via a central hand, and small seconds presented in a sub-dial at 6 o'clock. The hands are lacquered and possess a curved profile, with the minute hand specifically bent by hand to follow the dial contour. The hands are designed in the "Feuille" shape. Completing the timepiece is a hand-sewn Louisiana alligator leather strap, offered with either a traditional pin buckle or a folding clasp for secure fastening.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size40 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC. 283

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Jumping Hour

Power Reserve42 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel, DLC

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel, DLC

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel, DLC

Case BackSapphire Crystal