Chronoswiss

Flying Regulator Manufacture

Reference Number :

CH-1243.3-SISI

Series : Heritage

Retail: $8,800

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeThis Chronoswiss Flying Regulator isn't just telling time; it's putting on a show! The dial is pure theatre, with that "floating" minute ring hovering over the intricate guilloche base like a stage. Then you've got the hours tucked up top and the seconds doing their own solo act down below – it’s a classic regulator layout, but given a serious dose of architectural depth. Those thermally blued "Poire Stuart" hands add a perfect splash of vintage color against the silver tones, and the way the minute hand is hand-bent adds a subtle craft touch. Inside, the C.122 manufacture movement isn't just a timekeeper; it's a beautifully finished engine room with Geneva stripes and a skeletonized rotor you can admire through the back. It feels substantial yet refined on the wrist at 40mm, bridging classic proportions with that standout dial design. It’s a piece for someone who appreciates mechanical artistry and isn't afraid of a watch with a strong, distinct personality. It's less a tool, more a conversation starter with gears.

DescriptionThe watch, identified by reference number CH-1243.3-SISI, incorporates a case constructed from stainless steel, presenting a diameter of 40 mm and a height measurement of 11.80 mm. This case features a mixed finish, incorporating both polished surfaces and areas with a vertical satin finish, complemented by an onion-style crown. Securing the case front is a polished, screw-down bezel characterized by a full thread design and side knurling; it houses a curved sapphire crystal treated with an anti-reflective coating. The rear of the case utilizes a screw-down back with a satin finish, fitted with a flat sapphire crystal for movement observation. Water resistance is rated at 3 bar, equivalent to approximately 30 meters, suitable for incidental exposure to moisture. The lug spacing accommodates a strap width of 20 mm. The strap itself is fabricated from hand-sewn Louisiana alligator leather, offered with either a pin buckle or a folding clasp mechanism for fastening.

Powering the timepiece is the Manufacture caliber C.122, an automatic movement comprised of 28 individual parts. It operates at a frequency of 3 Hz, corresponding to 21,600 alternations per hour (A/h), and provides a power reserve of approximately 45 hours when fully wound. The movement incorporates 30 jewels to minimize friction. Its intricate finishing includes a circular-grained main plate, bridges adorned with Geneva Stripes and featuring circular-grained offsets, gold-plated engravings and jewel settings, along with polished levers, escape wheels, and screws. The rotor, responsible for automatic winding, is rhodium-plated, exhibits skeletonisation, features engraved details, displays Geneva Stripes, and is mounted on a ball bearing system for efficiency. The dial architecture is notably complex, constructed on two distinct levels. The base level showcases a galvanised guilloche pattern, while the upper dial sections, displaying the time indications, have a satin finish and are elevated on screwed plinths, creating a significant three-dimensional effect. Time is indicated via off-centre hours positioned at 12:00, a central minutes display, and a small seconds sub-dial located at 6:00. The hands are crafted in the "Poire Stuart" shape, thermally blued for color, polished, and possess a distinct curvature; the minute hand is specifically bent by hand.

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