Chronoswiss

Regulator Night and Day Midnight

Reference Number :

CH-8763.1-BLSI2

Series : Flying

Retail: $12,870

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeForget your standard time-teller; the Chronoswiss Flying Regulator Night and Day Midnight is a slice of mechanical theatre for the wrist. Limited to just fifty pieces, it's not just rare, it's a conversation starter dominated by that captivating galvanic blue, hand-guilloched dial. The regulator layout splits time apart – hours up top, minutes sweeping centrally, seconds doing their own dance below – forcing you to appreciate each aspect distinctly. Then there's the star of the show (literally!): the 3D Night and Day indicator at 9 o'clock. Watch the tiny, Super-LumiNova-dotted sky rotate, a charming complication that adds soul beyond simple timekeeping. The deep blue, multi-level dial feels like peering into a miniature engine room, with those funnelled subdials adding serious visual pop. Inside, the C.296 automatic hums away reliably, visible through the back with its cool blue rotor. Secured by a unique bamboo strap, this 41mm steel piece balances technical prowess (100m water resistance!) with artisanal craft. It's for the enthusiast who loves seeing how time is told, not just reading it.

DescriptionThe Chronoswiss Flying Regulator Night and Day Midnight, reference CH-8763.1-BLSI2, presents a sophisticated mechanical architecture housed within a robust stainless steel case. Comprising 16 individual components, the case measures 41 mm in diameter and possesses a height of 13.85 mm, establishing a notable wrist presence. Its construction features a combination of finishes: sections are meticulously polished to a high sheen, contrasting with areas exhibiting a refined vertical satin finish, creating visual depth and texture. This dual finishing extends across the case body. An integral element is the characteristic onion-shaped crown, providing ergonomic functionality for winding and setting. Ensuring structural integrity and water resistance, the case back is a screw-down type with a satin finish, incorporating a sapphire crystal window that allows observation of the intricate movement within. Complementing this is the polished screw-down bezel, distinguished by its full-thread design and practical side knurling for enhanced grip. Protecting the dial is a curved sapphire crystal treated with an anti-reflective coating to maximize legibility under various lighting conditions. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to a depth of 100 meters, signifying suitability for surface water activities. The lug width is specified at 21 mm, accommodating the selected strap.

Powering this limited edition timepiece is the Chronoswiss Caliber C.296, a self-winding automatic movement operating at a frequency of 4 Hz, or 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h). This high frequency contributes to the smooth sweep of the seconds hand and enhances timekeeping precision. The movement provides a power reserve of approximately 42 hours when fully wound and incorporates 31 jewels to minimize friction at critical points, enhancing durability and efficiency. Examination through the exhibition case back reveals meticulous finishing details indicative of quality watchmaking. The pallet is rhodium-plated and features spiral offsets, while the bridges are adorned with circular graining. Further embellishments include thermally blued or polished screws, chosen for both their aesthetic contribution and corrosion resistance. A distinctive skeletonized rotor, finished in blue and decorated with Côtes de Genève stripes, facilitates automatic winding via a reliable ball bearing system. The dial itself is a complex, multi-level structure. Its base level is intricately hand-guilloched, imparting a unique texture, and treated with a galvanic blue finish. This lower level hosts the three-dimensional day/night display at the 9 o'clock position, featuring Super-LumiNova enhanced stars for low-light visibility, alongside a skeletonized small seconds display. The upper level incorporates distinct, funnel-like constructions that frame the hour and seconds indications, adding significant depth. Time indication follows the classic regulator format: off-centre hours are displayed in a subdial at 12 o'clock, minutes are indicated centrally, and small seconds reside at 6 o'clock. A practical date window is positioned at 3 o'clock. The hands are of the "Feuille" (leaf) shape, rhodium-plated and polished for brilliance. To ensure readability in dim conditions, the hour and minute hands feature Super-LumiNova inlays. This model is strictly limited to 50 pieces worldwide.

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