Chronoswiss

Founded by the chronograph master Gerd R. Lang in 1983, the illustrious watchmaking house Chronoswiss has been heartily welcomed by the United States.

On November 9th, the city of New York witnessed the brand inaugurating its first American boutique. The latter can be found in the famous SoHo district at 339 West Broadway. The flagship store demonstrates the character, cast in a style, which echoes that of Chronoswiss watches.

The boutique stands out due to both its exterior and interior, made of unpainted red brick. The store’s distinctive flair is presented by large glass windows, which duplicate the exhibition back of Chronoswiss watches and catch attention of admirers of hand-crafted mechanical timepieces. Above the entrance to the boutique there is an impressive picture of the iconic Lunar Chronograph watch, one of the most sought-after products from Chronoswiss. read more

In 2008, both collectors and lovers of the Chronoswiss brand were delighted by the new version of an iconic watchmaking complication - the classic perpetual calendar with moon phase indication. In 2009, the range of Chronoswiss Perpetual Calendar timepieces was joined by a novel white gold interpretation. The watch demonstrates an extremely stylish black dial.

The case of the Chronoswiss Perpetual Calendar watch is crafted in 18K white gold and measures 40 mm in diameter. The case construction incorporates an oversized onion-like white gold crown.

The watch case boasts an extremely complex construction – it is composed of 36 individual parts. The case also stands out due to its solid bars, running through the lugs and securing the alligator leather strap fitted with a folding clasp, also in 18K white gold.  read more

The horological company Chronoswiss, based in Munich, has been popular with fans of classical timepieces, reminiscent of both early 20th century sports and auto racing.

Successful as it is on the market, Chronoswiss keeps on fascinating its admirers as a boutique German brand with a cumulative annual output of approximately 6,000 pieces.

The watch-making house Chronoswiss has recently revealed its intention to establish six US retail partners in the cities, important in terms of watch buying. This renowned horological company prefers selling its timekeepers through prestigious timepiece retail sales points to opening its own boutiques.

New areas, where enthusiasts will be able to buy Chronoswiss watches intended for both men and women, embrace the following cities: Princeton New Jersey, Beverly Hill California, East Hampton New York, Los Angeles California, Chicago Illinois, and Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

Similar to many others universally famous watch-making houses, the Chronoswiss brand regards a depressed economic situation as a chance to concentrate on the future.
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Chronoswiss premiers a new automatic chronograph model named the Chronoscope CM watch. “CM” in the name of timepiece stands for the French term "Compteur Minutes." This term implies the original function provided with help of a knurled rotating bezel.

The wearer of the watch has to set the diamond-shaped marking on the bezel to the tip of the long minute hand to make the duration of the timed event available at a glance.

The refined case of the Chronoswiss Chronoscope CM watch, 42.5mm in diameter, is crafted in steel or rose gold. The timepiece is 30-meter water-resistant. read more

The Swiss watch-making house Chronoswiss has entered again into the partnership with the engraving specialist and skeletonized movement expert, Jochen Benzinger, in order to launch exclusive limited edition watches for 2009.

These Chronoswiss timepieces, called Zeitzeichen, or "Signs of the Times" when translated from German, are proposed in three artistic interpretations. Each of them reveals a movement embellished with the unique skeleton work and hand-made engraving.

Every Chronoswiss Zeitzeichen Skeleton watch features an iconic graceful round case sized 44mm and sculptured in 18-karat white or red gold. This very shape is defined by a complex construction of 21 elements as well as oversized strap lugs, which demonstrate screwed-through bars, rendered in 18k gold.

The dial of every Signs of the Times watch is hand-made from 925 sterling silver. The Chronoswiss’ Zeitzeichen V and Zeitzeichen VI timepieces expose bridges, featuring two special floral patterns. The Chronoswiss Zeitzeichen VII showcases an extremely attractive dragon with its sinuous body and roaring jaw presented against a background of skeletonized bridges, which demonstrate a blue platinum-treated surface.

Each variation of the model in question is powered by the manual-winding ETA 6498 movement, exposing the basic mechanical components, such as the mainspring barrel, the keyless works, the balance wheel and the escapement.

The movement features the massive screw-weighted balance wheel, moving back and forth at a traditional rate of 18,000 vibrations per hour. The watch offers a 40-hour power reserve.

The Chronoswiss 2009 Signs of the Times Skeleton watches have been issued in a limited series of 30 items. Both front and backsides of every watch are equipped with sapphire crystals. The models also demonstrate the onion-shaped crown, many Chronoswiss watches are notable for.

The watch is secured to the wrist on a hand-sewn alligator strap finished with an 18K gold buckle, featuring the brand’s symbol.

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The sports line of the luxury watch manufacture Chronoswiss, based in Munich, has been joined by the Timemaster Spring model.

This refreshing version of the brand’s famous Timemaster watch is complemented by a decidedly feminine touch.

This timepiece is powered by the automatic Chronoswiss C.128 caliber, offering a 42-hour power reserve. Distinguished by a sweep seconds function as well as a fast adjustable date display, the Timemaster Spring model features the impeccable functionality and the matchless exactitude in terms of timekeeping.

The white dial is accentuated by the light green Superluminova compound. The watch is accompanied by an attractive alligator leather strap, performed in deeper green. 60 Top Wesselton round dazzling diamonds of VVSI clarity are arrayed around the bezel of the model in question.

About 6,000 items per year release, which is far less than an output of many world famous watchmaking firms, leaves no doubt as to the exclusiveness of this or any other Chronoswiss watch.

The Timemaster Spring model will be commercialized at a price of 9,300 dollars.



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