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Quick TakeOkay, let's talk about the Delphis Oracle. It's not just telling time; it's putting on a show! You've got this stunning deep blue fire enamel dial – the kind of craft that takes serious skill – laid over hand-done guilloché work, all shimmering under a curved crystal. Then, boom, the time display hits you. Forget boring hands going in circles. At the top, the hour jumps into place in its little window precisely on the hour. Below it, the big minute hand sweeps across its arc and snaps back to zero every 60 minutes – that's the retrograde magic. Down at 6 o'clock, a classic small seconds ticks away, keeping the rhythm. All this complexity is wrapped in warm, 18k red gold, substantial on the wrist but balanced by the sporty rubber strap. It feels both ancient, with the enamel, and futuristic, with the mechanics. Powering it is Chronoswiss's own C.6004 movement, visible through the back. Knowing only 50 exist makes wearing it feel like being part of a very exclusive club of horological art appreciation.
DescriptionThis timepiece, reference CH-1421.1E-BLBK, is housed within a substantial case crafted from 18 carat red gold, presenting a diameter measurement of 42mm and a vertical height of 14.5mm. The case architecture incorporates a screw-down case back featuring a satin finish and an inset sapphire crystal, allowing visual access to the internal mechanism. Complementing the case back, the bezel is also a screw-down type, distinguished by its polished finish, full threading, and characteristic side knurling. Protecting the dial is a curved sapphire crystal treated with a double anti-reflective coating. The overall case finish exhibits a dual aesthetic, combining polished surfaces with sections featuring a vertical satin finish. An onion-style crown facilitates winding and time-setting functions. Lug spacing accommodates a band width of 22mm. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to a depth of 100 meters, ensuring suitability for surface water activities. The watch is secured to the wrist via a rubber strap equipped with a folding clasp mechanism for reliable closure.
Internally, the Delphis Oracle operates on the newly developed Manufacture Caliber C.6004, an automatic movement. This mechanism oscillates at a frequency of 4 Hz, corresponding to 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h), and provides a power reserve autonomously for approximately 55 hours when fully wound. The intricate construction utilizes 37 jewels to minimize friction at critical points. Finishing details within the movement include polished surfaces on the pallet lever, escape wheel, and screws, while the bridges and plates are adorned with perlage. The rotor, responsible for automatic winding, is skeletonised for visual appeal, coated with ruthenium, decorated with Côtes de Genève finishing, and mounted on a ball bearing system for efficiency. The dial itself is a complex, 3-dimensional structure, featuring a curved base meticulously hand-guilloched and then coated with vibrant fire enamel. Time indication is unconventional, employing a digital jumping hour displayed in an aperture at the 12 o'clock position, a central retrograde minute hand sweeping across an arc, and a conventional analogue small seconds sub-dial positioned at 6 o'clock. The hands, designed in the distinctive Viking shape, are red gold-plated to harmonize with the case material. Production of this model is strictly limited to 50 pieces worldwide, underscoring its exclusivity alongside its artisanal dial craftsmanship and complex time display.