The new Chronoswiss ReSec Snake Manufacture

Chronoswiss, based in 1983 by the late Gerd R. Lang, has at all times been related to regulators. Following the model’s acquisition by Oliver Ebstein and its relocation from Munich to Lucerne, further problems, together with the ReSec, a retrograde seconds indication, joined the lineup. Its mixture of old-school ornamental methods with kinetic shows and a number of the liveliest colors within the watchmaking world has helped Chronoswiss stand out – and the way! – from the group. The newest Chronoswiss ReSec Snake is one more audacious mix of heritage and mesmerising color.

Though the 5 inaugural fashions of 2019 toyed with colors, the (Open Gear) ReSec has progressively embraced louder, brighter colors and contrasts, culminating with the trilogy launched a yr in the past. The Open Gear part of the identify refers back to the uncovered and skeletonised practice wheel bridges that seem within the hours disc and that are screwed to the dial. Sustaining a basic regulator show, the only central hand signifies the minutes on the periphery, the hours are in a sub-dial at midday, and the retrograde seconds in an arc spanning the dial from 4 to eight o’clock.

The Chronoswiss ReSec Snake is infused with color from head to tail, beginning with the 42mm titanium case with its iridescent PVD coating that shifts from emerald-green to turquoise, relying on the sunshine. With a thickness of 14.2mm, the drum-shaped case flaunts the basic outsized onion crown and the knurling on the highest and backside sections sandwiching the center case. Fitted with sapphire crystals back and front, the case is water resistant to 100 metres.

As soon as once more, Chronoswiss employs conventional hand-guilloché to create the splendid background of the dial, however combines it with an iridescent inexperienced CVD coating. The raised blue disc for the hours at midday options luminescent indicators, matching the suspended minutes ring on the periphery with its round luminescent ceramic pegs at five-minute intervals. A large, arching bridge, indicated by a vivid orange hand, helps the retrograde minutes observe at 6 o’clock.

Powered by a La Joux-Perret base motion, the automated calibre C.6005 runs at 4Hz and delivers a 55-hour energy reserve. Seen on the reverse, the openworked rotor with parallel bridges provides a view of the radial Côtes de Genève on the bridges.

The Chronoswiss ReSec Snake Manufacture is delivered with a white rubber strap. It’s a restricted version of 100 items and retails for CHF 14,900. Extra info at chronoswiss.com.