Chronoswiss

Flying Regulator Manufacture

Reference Number :

CH-1243.3-BLBL

Series : Heritage

Retail: $8,800

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeDive into the architectural marvel that is the Chronoswiss Flying Regulator Manufacture CH-1243.3-BLBL. This isn't just a watch; it's a stage where time performs. The multi-level dial is pure theater, with the "floating" minutes taking center stage, flanked by the hour and seconds sub-dials like supporting actors on raised platforms – all against a backdrop of intricate guilloche waves. It’s a visual depth charge, amplified by the domed sapphire crystal. The polished and satin-finished steel case provides the perfect frame, robust yet refined, hinting at the precision engineering within. Inside, the C.122 automatic movement ticks away, a testament to Chronoswiss's manufacturing prowess, visible through the case back. On the wrist, the hand-sewn alligator strap adds a touch of classic luxury, contrasting beautifully with the modern dial architecture. It's a conversation starter, a piece for those who appreciate mechanics presented with artistic flair and a refusal to follow the crowd. It manages to be both deeply traditional in its regulator layout and strikingly contemporary in execution.

DescriptionThe Chronoswiss Flying Regulator Manufacture, reference CH-1243.3-BLBL, is housed within a 40 mm diameter stainless steel case, featuring a height of 11.80 mm and accommodating a 20 mm band width. Construction involves 28 distinct parts. The case incorporates both polished and vertical satin finishes, complemented by an onion-style crown. A polished screw-down bezel with full threading and side knurling secures a curved, non-reflecting sapphire crystal. The case back is a screw-down type, executed with a satin finish and fitted with a flat sapphire crystal, allowing observation of the internal mechanism. Water resistance is rated at 3 bar, equivalent to approximately 30 meters, rendering it suitable for incidental water contact but not submersion.

Powering the timepiece is the in-house manufacture caliber C.122, an automatic movement operating at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 alternations per hour). This movement incorporates 30 jewels and provides a power reserve of approximately 45 hours when fully wound. Finishing details on the movement include a circular-grained plate, bridges adorned with Geneva Stripes and circular-grained offsets, gold-plated engraving and jewel settings, alongside polished components such as the lever, escape wheel, and screws. The rotor is rhodium-plated, features a skeletonized and engraved design with Geneva Stripes, and is mounted on a ball bearing system for efficient winding. The dial presentation employs an intricate two-level construction; the lower level features a galvanised guilloche pattern, while the upper dial exhibits a satin finish and is mounted on screwed plinths, creating a distinct three-dimensional effect. Time indication is achieved through off-centre hours positioned at 12:00, central minutes, and a small seconds sub-dial located at 6:00. The hands are rhodium-plated, diamond-cut, and curved, specifically featuring the "Poire Stuart" shape; the minute hand undergoes manual bending. The watch is secured by a hand-sewn Louisiana alligator leather strap, offered with either a pin buckle or folding clasp.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size40 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC.122

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Regulator

Power Reserve45 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal