Chronoswiss

Regulator Night and Day

Reference Number :

CH-8763-SISI

Series : Flying

Retail: $10,010

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeThis Chronoswiss isn't just telling time; it's putting on a little mechanical show right there on your wrist. Forget boring center hands – the Flying Regulator splits things up, giving hours their own stage up top, while the minutes sweep majestically around the main dial. But the real scene-stealer? That gorgeous, domed day/night indicator at 9 o'clock. It's not just flat paint; it's a 3D spectacle where tiny, Super-LumiNova stars actually twinkle in the dark on the night side. How cool is that? You've also got the small seconds doing their own intricate dance below, and a practical date window keeping you grounded. Flip it over, and the C.296 movement with its skeletonized, Geneva-striped rotor is visible through the sapphire case back – pure mechanical artistry. All wrapped in a robust 41 mm steel case with that signature onion crown and fitted on a hand-sewn alligator strap, it balances technical prowess with a touch of whimsical charm. It’s a conversation starter, a precision instrument, and a tiny nocturnal light show, all rolled into one.

DescriptionComponent analysis indicates a stainless steel case construction comprising 16 individual parts. The case diameter measures 41 mm, with a height profile of 13.85 mm and a lug width accommodating a 21 mm band. External finishing involves a combination of polished surfaces and vertical satin brushing, complemented by a characteristic onion-style crown. Securing the case back is a screw-down design, incorporating a satin finish and a sapphire crystal exhibition window. The bezel is a polished, screw-down type featuring a full thread structure and side knurling, surmounted by a curved sapphire crystal treated with an anti-reflective coating. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to 100 meters, ensuring protection against water ingress during standard aquatic activities. The primary time indication mechanism deviates from conventional layouts, presenting hours off-center at the 12 o'clock position via a dedicated subdial.

Powering the timepiece is the Caliber C.296 automatic movement, which operates at a frequency of 4 Hz, corresponding to 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h). This movement integrates 31 functional jewels to minimize friction and enhance longevity. The power reserve is specified as approximately 42 hours when fully wound. Movement finishing includes a rhodium-plated pallet assembly with spiral offsets, circular graining (perlage) applied to the bridges, and screws finished either by thermal bluing or polishing. A notable feature is the skeletonized rotor, which is white galvanized and engraved with Geneva Stripes, rotating on a ball bearing system for efficient winding. The dial architecture is complex, employing a two-level construction. The lower level is white galvanized and incorporates the three-dimensional day/night indicator at 9 o'clock, along with a skeletonized small seconds display at 6 o'clock. The upper level features distinct funnel-like structures framing the off-center hour display and the central minute track. A date aperture is positioned at 3 o'clock. Time is indicated using thermally blued Feuille-shaped hands; the hour and minute hands contain Super-LumiNova inserts for low-light legibility. The domed day/night display features stars coated with Super-LumiNova on the night portion. Additional finishing details encompass a polished pallet lever, escape wheel, and screws, alongside perlage decoration on bridges and plates.

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