Chronoswiss

Regulator Night and Day

Reference Number :

CH-8763-BKRE

Series : Flying

Retail: $8,910

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeLet's cut to the chase: the Chronoswiss Flying Regulator Night and Day isn't just telling time; it's putting on a show. Forget boring three-handers; this piece explodes with personality, starting with that signature regulator layout. Hours perched up top, minutes taking center stage, and seconds doing their own dance down below – it forces you to rethink how you even read the time, in the best way possible. Then, BAM! Your eyes hit that 3D Day/Night display at 9 o'clock. It's not just functional; it's a miniature celestial theater on your wrist, complete with Super-LumiNova stars that actually twinkle in the dark. The black and red color scheme isn't shy, providing a bold contrast that underlines the watch's technical prowess. Seeing the skeletonized rotor through the back, decorated with Geneva stripes, is just the icing on the cake, reminding you of the intricate automatic C.296 engine ticking away inside. Limited to just 50 pieces, wearing this isn't just about having a watch; it's about owning a conversation starter, a piece of mechanical art that balances complexity with undeniable cool. It's for someone who appreciates the mechanics but wants it served with a generous dose of visual flair.

DescriptionPossessing a case constructed from stainless steel composed of 16 individual parts, the CH-8763-BKRE model measures 41 mm in diameter and 13.85 mm in height. Its architecture incorporates a screw-down case back, which exhibits a satin finish complemented by an integrated sapphire crystal for movement visibility. The band interface dimension is specified at 21 mm. Surface treatment involves a combination of polished areas and vertically satin-finished sections, extending to the characteristic onion crown. A prominent feature is the polished screw-down bezel, engineered with a full thread and side knurling, securing a curved, non-reflecting sapphire crystal over the dial. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to a depth of 100 meters, ensuring resilience against moisture ingress during typical aquatic activities, excluding deep-sea diving. This structural integrity is essential for maintaining the internal mechanism's precision and longevity under various environmental conditions. The overall assembly reflects meticulous attention to detail in both material selection and finishing techniques.

Internally, the timepiece is powered by the Caliber C.296 automatic movement, operating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 alternations per hour) and offering an approximate power reserve of 42 hours. This self-winding mechanism contains 31 jewels to minimize friction and wear. Movement finishing includes a rhodium-plated pallet featuring spiral offsets, circular-grained bridges, and screws that are either thermally blued or polished. Further enhancing the visual appeal through the case back is the skeletonized and black galvanized rotor, which is engraved with Geneva Stripes and mounted on a ball bearing system for efficient winding. The dial presents an elaborate two-level construction: the lower level is black galvanized, housing the three-dimensional day/night display at 9:00 and a skeletonized small seconds subdial at 6:00; the upper level utilizes funnel-like structures for the off-centre hours display at 12:00 and the central minutes display. A date window is positioned at 3:00. Rhodium-plated and polished "Feuille" style hour and minute hands feature Super-LumiNova inlays for low-light legibility, while the galvanized red seconds hand adds a contrasting visual element. Completing the ensemble is a hand-sewn Louisiana alligator leather strap secured by a folding clasp. Special technical highlights encompass the polished pallet lever, escape wheel, and screws, alongside perlage decoration on bridges and plates, underscoring the limited nature of this 50-piece edition.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size41 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC.296

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Day Night

Power Reserve42 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal