Chronoswiss

Dune

Reference Number :

CH-1423T.1E-BKMA

Series : Delphis

Retail: $21,800

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeForget your typical time-teller; the Delphis Dune is like strapping a piece of captured desert sunset to your wrist. That amber Grand Feu enamel isn't just color, it's fire and artistry baked onto hand-worked gold, mimicking shifting sands under a blazing sun. It's got this cool split personality display – a digital hour peeking out like a secret at 12, while the big retrograde minute hand sweeps dramatically across the guilloché landscape before snapping back. Down at 6, a little seconds hand marches around its own mini-enamel world. The whole thing lives in a tough but light Grade 5 titanium case, polished yet tool-like, ready for adventure. It feels modern, yet the craftsmanship screams old-world skill. That Chronoswiss C.6004 movement inside isn't just functional; it's a mini-mechanical city with a tungsten rotor doing its thing. Limited to just 50 pieces, wearing this isn't just about knowing the time, it's about owning a slice of engineered art inspired by nature's raw beauty. It’s a conversation starter that whispers tales of exploration rather than shouting luxury.

DescriptionThe Chronoswiss Delphis Dune, reference CH-1423T.1E-BKMA, is presented in a meticulously crafted case constructed from Grade 5 titanium. This solid 17-piece case structure undergoes cutting and polishing processes to achieve its final form. Specific dimensions measure 42 millimeters in diameter and 14.5 millimeters in height, providing substantial wrist presence. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to 100 meters or 10 ATM, ensuring suitability for surface water activities. Protecting the dial is a cambered sapphire crystal featuring anti-reflective coating on both sides for enhanced legibility under various lighting conditions. The bezel surrounding the crystal is polished and incorporates a distinctive side-fluted decorative ring, adding a layer of visual complexity. An onion-style crown facilitates time-setting and winding operations. Turning the watch over reveals a screwed and satin-finished case back, which includes an integrated sapphire crystal window for viewing the movement within. Lug width is specified at 22 millimeters, accommodating the supplied strap. Furthermore, the straps are secured using a screw-down mechanism incorporating Chronoswiss's patented autobloc system for reliable attachment to the case structure, ensuring the strap remains securely fastened during wear and preventing accidental detachment through vibrations or impacts. The multi-part construction underscores a commitment to detailed engineering and assembly precision, typical of the brand's approach to case manufacturing, balancing robustness with refined aesthetics suitable for a luxury timepiece. The choice of Grade 5 titanium offers advantages in terms of strength-to-weight ratio and hypoallergenic properties compared to traditional steel.

Powering the Delphis Dune is the Chronoswiss manufacture caliber C. 6004, an automatic movement engineered in-house. This caliber measures 33 millimeters in diameter and operates at a frequency of 4 Hz, corresponding to 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour (A/h). It incorporates 37 jewels to minimize friction at critical points within the gear train and escapement. The balance wheel is a three-legged Glucydur design, known for its stability across temperature variations, paired with a Nivarox 1 balance spring for consistent timekeeping performance. Fine adjustment of the rate is accomplished via an excenter mechanism, allowing for precise regulation. Shock protection is provided by the Incabloc system, safeguarding the delicate balance assembly against impacts. Upon full winding, the movement offers an approximate power reserve of 55 hours. Visible through the exhibition case back are specific finishing details and components: a skeletonized rotor crafted from tungsten utilizes a ball bearing for efficient winding. Key components such as the armature, escape wheel, and visible screws are polished. The bridges feature a Geneva cut pattern (Côtes de Genève) and are ruthenium plated for a contemporary dark finish. The dial architecture is notably three-dimensional. Its foundation features a hand-guillochéd pattern applied to a curved 18-carat red gold base, subsequently coated with Amber Grand Feu enamel. The upper dial level houses the digital jumping hour display positioned at 12 o'clock. Time indication is completed by a central retrograde minute hand and a distinct analog small seconds display located at the 6 o'clock position, which also features an Amber Grand Feu enamel surface on 18ct Red Gold. Ceramic indexes are utilized for markers. The hands include a skeletonized, gold-plated brass "Viking" shape for the retrograde minute and a rhodium-plated, diamond-cut "Feuille" shape for the small seconds. The watch is fitted with a rubber strap.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size42 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC. 6004

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Retrograde

Power Reserve55 Hours

Case MaterialsTitanium

Bezel MaterialsTitanium

Lug MaterialsTitanium

Case BackSapphire Crystal