Chronoswiss

Flying Regulator Manufacture

Reference Number :

CH-1245.3-BKBL

Series : Heritage

Retail: $9,570

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeStep into a world where timekeeping gets a seriously cool architectural twist with the Flying Regulator Manufacture. Forget flat dials; this Chronoswiss masterpiece throws down a gauntlet with its multi-level display. The signature guilloche base sets a textured stage, while the minute track and those off-centre hour and second sub-dials literally float above it on tiny plinths. It's like peering into a miniature mechanical city! The dark DLC coating gives it a modern, almost stealthy vibe, contrasting sharply with the intricate details like the Geneva stripes visible through the back and the hand-bent "Poire Stuart" hands gliding over the complex face. That onion crown adds a touch of vintage flair to the otherwise contemporary 40mm case. It's not just about looks, though; the in-house C.122 automatic movement keeps things ticking reliably. It's a conversation starter that marries classical watchmaking artistry – check out that guilloche and movement finishing – with a bold, three-dimensional design vision. Perfect for someone who appreciates tradition but demands something undeniably different on their wrist.

DescriptionThe timepiece designated CH-1245.3-BKBL incorporates a case fabricated from stainless steel subjected to a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating process. Dimensional characteristics include a diameter of 40 mm and a height of 11.80 mm. Case construction involves 28 individual components. Attachment points for the strap are configured with a width of 20 mm. The case exhibits a combination of finishes, with certain surfaces polished and others featuring a vertical satin texture. An onion-style crown facilitates winding and time-setting operations. Securing the case back is a screw-down mechanism, which features a satin finish and integrates a flat sapphire crystal for viewing the movement. The bezel is a polished, screw-down type, distinguished by a full thread design and side knurling; it houses a curved sapphire crystal treated with an anti-reflective coating to enhance legibility. Water resistance is rated at 3 bar, equivalent to a depth of 30 meters.

Powering the instrument is the Manufacture caliber C.122, an automatic winding movement operating at a frequency of 3 Hz, corresponding to 21,600 alternations per hour (A/h). This mechanism comprises 30 jewels and provides a power reserve of approximately 45 hours upon being fully wound. Movement decoration includes a circular-grained plate, bridges adorned with Geneva Stripes and circular-grained offsets, gold-plated engravings and jewel settings, along with a polished lever, escape wheel, and screws. The rotor, mounted on ball bearings, is rhodium-plated, skeletonised, engraved with Geneva Stripes, and contributes to the automatic winding function. Time indication is achieved via an off-centre hours display positioned at 12:00, centrally located minutes, and a small seconds sub-dial situated at 6:00. The dial itself represents an intricate construction arranged on two levels. Its base level is galvanised and features the characteristic guilloche pattern, while the upper dial level presents a satin finish and is mounted upon screwed plinths, creating a distinct three-dimensional appearance. Hands are lacquered and curved, specifically shaped in the "Poire Stuart" style, with the minute hand undergoing a manual bending process.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size40 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC.122

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Regulator

Power Reserve45 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel, DLC

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel, DLC

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel, DLC

Case BackSapphire Crystal