Chronoswiss

Desert

Reference Number :

CH-8023.2-BRSI

Series : Small Seconds

Retail: $8,900

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeAlright, let's talk about the Chronoswiss Small Second Desert. Forget sterile labs; this piece feels like it was dug out of an archaeological site on a futuristic planet. That 40mm steel case isn't just metal; it's a rugged container for some serious mechanical artistry. The dial? Chef's kiss! It’s got this wild, laser-etched, nano-printed texture that genuinely looks like windswept dunes, plus a hand-guilloched subdial adding that touch of old-school craft. Inside, the C.6000 automatic movement is doing its thing – 55 hours of power reserve means it keeps ticking long after your adventure ends. You can even peek at its decorated bridges and tungsten rotor through the back. The Feuille hands with Super-LumiNova are practical elegance, and that pilot-style leather strap just screams 'ready for anything'. It’s not just telling time; it's telling a story of precision meeting the raw beauty of nature, all with a modern, slightly rebellious edge. It's a watch that feels substantial, looks incredible, and has the mechanical soul to back it up.

DescriptionThe Chronoswiss Small Second Desert, reference CH-8023.2-BRSI, presents timekeeping functions via central hour and minute hands, complemented by a subsidiary seconds display located at the 9 o'clock position. Its physical housing comprises a solid, 17-part stainless steel case construction, subjected to both grinding and polishing treatments for a refined finish. A distinct feature is the polished bezel, which incorporates a fluted decorative ring applied to its lateral aspect. Protecting the dial is a domed sapphire crystal, treated with double anti-reflective coatings to enhance legibility under various lighting conditions. Case integrity is maintained through a screwed case back, finished with satin brushing and fitted with a sapphire crystal insert, allowing observation of the internal mechanism. Interaction with the movement for winding and setting is facilitated by an onion-style crown. The assembly ensures water resistance up to 3 bar. Attachment of the strap is achieved using screwed links, ensuring a secure connection. Dimensional specifications include a case diameter of 40 millimeters, a total height of 11.5 millimeters, a lug-to-lug measurement of 50 millimeters, and an inter-lug width of 20 millimeters, dictating strap compatibility. The complex multi-level dial architecture provides a unique visual depth, framing the time indicators and the distinctive seconds sub-dial.

Powering the CH-8023.2-BRSI is the Chronoswiss Manufacture Caliber C. 6000, an automatic movement with a diameter measuring 33 millimeters. This caliber incorporates 25 jewels within its architecture to minimize friction at critical points. The regulating organ consists of a Glucydur balance wheel, noted for its triangular geometry, paired with a Nivarox 1 balance spring, materials chosen for their stability across temperature variations and resistance to magnetism. Fine regulation of the timekeeping rate is accomplished via an Excenter mechanism. Protection against physical shocks is provided by the Incabloc system. The movement operates at a frequency of 4 Hertz, equivalent to 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour (A/h), contributing to the smooth sweep of the seconds hand and overall precision. When fully wound, the mechanism provides a power reserve of approximately 55 hours. Additional technical enhancements include a skeletonized rotor fabricated from tungsten for efficient winding, mounted on a ball bearing system. Key components such as the armature, escape wheel, and visible screws undergo a polishing process for aesthetic refinement. The movement bridges are decorated with a Geneva cut pattern and feature a ruthenium plating, adding to the visual appeal and corrosion resistance visible through the exhibition case back. The dial surface treatment involves laser engraving combined with a 10-layer nano-printing process, creating a textured effect reminiscent of desert landscapes. This primary dial is further distinguished by a hand-guilloched sub-dial for the small seconds display.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size40 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC. 6000

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds

Power Reserve55 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal