Chronoswiss

Regulator Jumping Hour

Reference Number :

CH-8323

Series : Heritage

Retail: $9,680

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeThere's something deeply satisfying about a watch that doesn't scream for attention but instead draws you in with quiet confidence. The Chronoswiss Regulator Jumping Hour CH-8323 nails this vibe. Forget a conventional hour hand sweeping around; here, the hour snaps into place digitally at 12 o'clock – a neat mechanical trick that feels both modern and traditional. It’s paired with that classic regulator layout, separating minutes and seconds onto their own tracks, a nod to old-school precision timekeepers. The dial isn't just silver; it's solid sterling silver, brought to life with mesmerizing guilloche patterns that catch the light just so. Add those heat-blued Feuille hands, perfectly shaped and curved, against the intricate silver background, and you get a display that's pure class. Encased in a wearable 40mm steel case with thoughtful polished and satin finishes, and powered by a reliable automatic movement, it's a sophisticated piece for someone who appreciates clever mechanics wrapped in timeless elegance. It's less about telling time and more about appreciating how time is told.

DescriptionThe timepiece designated CH-8323 utilizes a stainless steel case construction, measuring 40 mm in diameter and 9.75 mm in height. This casing incorporates a mixed finish, featuring both polished and satin-finished surfaces. Affixed to the case is a polished screw-down bezel, distinguished by side knurling and a full thread design. The reverse side employs a screw-down case back characterized by a satin finish and fitted with a sapphire crystal for movement observation. Water resistance is rated at 3 bar, equivalent to approximately 30 meters, providing protection against minor water ingress. Attachment points for the strap are configured with a standard band width of 20 mm.

Internally, the watch operates via the Caliber C. 283 automatic movement, composed of 29 individual parts. This mechanism functions at a frequency of 4 Hz, or 28,800 alternations per hour, and contains 27 jewels to minimize friction. The power reserve is documented as approximately 42 hours upon a full wind. Time indication is achieved through a specialized display system. A digital jumping hour is presented prominently within an aperture at the 12 o'clock position. Minutes are displayed via an off-center hand, while a separate sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position indicates the running seconds. The dial itself is crafted from solid sterling silver (925) and features intricate guilloche decoration. Indication is performed by thermally blued hands of the "Feuille" shape; these hands are diamond-cut and possess a distinct curve, with the minute hand undergoing a hand-bending process. The strap provided is hand-sewn Louisiana alligator leather, secured by either a pin buckle or a folding clasp, depending on the specific configuration.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size40 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC. 283

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Regulator

Power Reserve42 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal