Chronoswiss

Open Gear Flying Tourbillon

Reference Number :

CH-3126-BLBL

Series : Tourbillon

Retail: $44,400

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeThis isn't just a watch; it's a mechanical kaleidoscope dipped in electric blue. The Chronoswiss Open Gear Flying Tourbillon CH-3126-BLBL grabs your gaze and doesn't let go. Forget subtlety; this piece screams confidence with its vibrant CVD-coated case and the hypnotic dance of the flying tourbillon at six. It's like Chronoswiss decided to bottle lightning, wrap it in meticulously finished steel, and strap it to your wrist. The multi-layered dial is pure theatre – Côtes de Genève here, hand-guilloche there, and those awesome skeletonized bridges creating depth and drama. Reading the time almost feels secondary to just watching the thing operate. The off-center hours are a quirky touch, leaving prime real estate for the tourbillon's performance and the exposed gear train. Limited to just 15 pieces, wearing this isn't just telling time; it's joining an incredibly exclusive club of those who appreciate audacious design backed by serious Swiss mechanics. It’s bold, complex, and utterly captivating – a conversation starter that needs no introduction.

DescriptionThe engineering of the Chronoswiss Open Gear Flying Tourbillon, reference CH-3126-BLBL, commences with its substantial case construction. Fabricated from stainless steel treated with a distinct Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) coating rendered in Electric Blue, the housing measures 44 millimeters in diameter and 13.35 millimeters in height. This 17-part structure incorporates both polished and vertically satin-finished surfaces, presenting a dynamic interplay of textures. An onion-style crown facilitates winding and time-setting functions. Protecting the dial is a curved sapphire crystal, treated with double anti-reflective coatings to ensure optimal legibility under various lighting conditions. This crystal is secured by a polished screw-down bezel featuring a full thread and distinctive side knurling. The case back is also of the screw-down variety, enhancing structural integrity and water resistance; it features a satin finish and incorporates a sapphire crystal inlay, permitting visual inspection of the movement within. Attachment points for the strap are configured with a standard 22-millimeter band width. The complete assembly guarantees water resistance up to 10 bar, equivalent to a depth of 100 meters, making it suitable for surface water activities.

Internally, the timepiece is powered by the Chronoswiss manufacture caliber C.303, a hand-wound movement operating at a frequency of 4 Hz, or 28,800 alternations per hour. This semi-skeletonized mechanism integrates a flying tourbillon complication, prominently displayed at the 6 o'clock position. The movement architecture is built upon 23 jewels and provides an approximate power reserve of 60 hours when fully wound. Finishing details are elaborate, featuring an exclusive blue CVD coating that echoes the case exterior. The main plate is adorned with Côtes de Genève decoration, while the skeletonized bridges exhibit a circular satin finish. Further technical refinements include a balance wheel treated with galvanic anthracite, a skeletonized spring barrel revealing the mainspring, and meticulously polished screws throughout. The dial structure is exceptionally complex, comprising 42 individual parts arranged across multiple levels. The foundational level displays Côtes de Genève work. Positioned above this is the middle level, distinguished by intricate hand-guilloche patterns and hand-engraving, with the inscription “Atelier Lucerne” applied to its reverse side. The uppermost level secures skeletonized train wheel bridges via screws and incorporates a funnel-like structure for the hour indication. Time is conveyed via off-center hours positioned at 12 o'clock and central minutes, complemented by the visual spectacle of the flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock. Bar or cylinder-shaped indexes treated with Super-LumiNova mark the hours. The “Trigono” shaped hands are lacquered blue and feature Super-LumiNova inlays and tips for enhanced low-light visibility. The timepiece is secured to the wrist via a hand-sewn Hornback crocodile leather strap paired with a folding clasp mechanism. Production of this model is strictly limited to 15 units worldwide.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size44 mm

MovementHandwound

CaliberC.303

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Tourbillon

Power Reserve60 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal