Chronoswiss

Regulator Night and Day

Reference Number :

CH-8763-BLOR

Series : Flying

Retail: $12,320

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeForget your standard time-tellers; the Chronoswiss Flying Regulator Night and Day is a mechanical spectacle strapped to your wrist. That galvanic blue, hand-guilloched dial isn't just a background; it's a stage for a horological performance. The regulator layout, splitting hours, minutes, and seconds into their own domains, is already pure watch nerd delight, demanding a different way of reading time. But then your eye catches that domed sphere at 9 o'clock, slowly rotating to reveal a sunlit sky or a starry night – complete with luminous stars! It’s captivating, playful, and surprisingly functional. The pops of orange against the deep blue, especially on that skeletonized rotor visible through the back, give it a modern, almost sporty edge that contrasts beautifully with the classic guilloché and onion crown. Knowing only 49 other people in the world share this exact piece adds a layer of quiet satisfaction. It runs on the robust Caliber C.296 automatic movement, so the intricate beauty is matched by reliable mechanics. This isn't just a watch; it's a conversation starter, a piece of kinetic art, and a testament to intricate craftsmanship limited to a fortunate few.

DescriptionThe timepiece designated CH-8763-BLOR operates with the automatic Caliber C.296 movement, engineered with 31 jewels and oscillating at a frequency of 4 Hz, equivalent to 28,800 vibrations per hour (A/h). This mechanism provides an approximate power reserve of 42 hours upon being fully wound. Its intricate finishing includes a rhodium-plated pallet featuring spiral offsets, circular-grained bridges, and screws that are either thermally blued or polished for aesthetic appeal and corrosion resistance. Visible through the exhibition case back is the skeletonized rotor, distinctively colored orange, adorned with Côtes de Genève finishing, and mounted on a ball bearing system for efficient winding. The case construction involves 16 individual parts fabricated from stainless steel, presenting a diameter of 41 millimeters and a height of 13.85 millimeters. It features a mixed finish, combining polished surfaces with areas of vertical satin brushing, complemented by a traditional onion-style crown. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, corresponding to a depth of 100 meters, ensured by a screw-down case back with a satin finish and an integrated sapphire crystal, matching the curved, non-reflecting sapphire crystal protecting the dial. The bezel is a polished, screw-down type characterized by a full thread and distinctive side knurling, securing the primary crystal.

Further examination reveals the complex dial architecture, constructed on two distinct levels. The lower base layer showcases meticulous hand-guilloché work and possesses a galvanic blue finish. This layer incorporates the prominent three-dimensional day/night display situated at the 9 o'clock position, alongside a skeletonized subsidiary seconds display. The upper level introduces funnel-like structures designed to frame the hour and seconds indications, adding depth and visual complexity. Time indication follows a regulator format: off-centre hours are displayed in a subdial at 12 o'clock, central minutes sweep across the main dial, and small seconds reside at 6 o'clock. A date aperture is positioned at 3 o'clock. The domed day/night indicator at 9 o'clock features stars on the night portion coated with Super-LumiNova for low-light visibility. The hands are lacquered, adopting the "Feuille" shape; specifically, the hour and minute hands contain Super-LumiNova inlays to enhance legibility in dark conditions. This specific model variant is strictly limited to a production run of 50 units globally, emphasizing its exclusivity. The watch is paired with a hand-sewn Louisiana alligator leather strap, measuring 21 mm in width at the lugs, and secured with a stainless steel folding clasp.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size41 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC.296

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Regulator, Date, Day Night

Power Reserve42 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal