Chronoswiss

Flying Regulator Anniversary Edition

Reference Number :

CH-8753-SIBL

Series : Open Gear

Retail: $10,120

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeStep right up and witness a mechanical marvel that throws convention out the window! The Flying Regulator Open Gear Anniversary Edition isn't just telling time; it's putting on a show. Forget hiding the magic – Chronoswiss rips the curtain back, letting the gear train take center stage with that mesmerizing "Open Gear" design. It's like peering into the soul of the watch, watching the intricate dance of wheels and bridges directly on the dial's multi-level architecture. The galvanized silver base with its hand-guilloché pattern sets a stunning backdrop for the blued skeletonized bridges and those cool funnel displays for hours and seconds. And speaking of blue, those thermally treated "Feuille" hands, filled with Super-LumiNova and featuring a meticulously hand-bent minute hand, pop against the intricate face. Strapped in hand-sewn Louisiana alligator leather, this limited edition (one of only 35!) feels both incredibly technical and undeniably sophisticated. It’s a celebration piece that truly puts the mechanics front and center, a regulator reimagined for the modern enthusiast who appreciates transparency and bold design.

DescriptionThe CH-8753-SIBL utilizes a stainless steel case constructed from 16 individual parts, presenting a diameter of 41 mm and a height of 13.85 mm. This case incorporates both polished and vertical satin finishes, complemented by a distinctive onion crown. A screw-down case back, featuring a satin finish and an integrated sapphire crystal exhibition window, secures the posterior aspect. The bezel, also polished and of the screw-down type, boasts a full thread design and side knurling, framing a curved, non-reflecting sapphire crystal that protects the dial. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to 100 meters, ensuring protection against water ingress during typical aquatic activities, excluding deep-sea diving. The lugs are configured for a band width of 21 mm.

Powering this timepiece is the Chronoswiss Caliber C.299 automatic movement, operating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 A/h) and containing 31 jewels. It offers a power reserve of approximately 42 hours when fully wound. The movement's finishing includes a rhodium-plated pallet with spiral offsets, circular-grained bridges, and the application of thermally blued or polished screws, depending on the component. A notable feature is the skeletonized, galvanic blue rotor, which is engraved with Geneva Stripes and mounted on a ball bearing system for efficient winding. The dial exhibits an intricate two-level construction; the lower level is hand-decorated with engine turning (guilloché) and galvanized silver, while the upper level accommodates screwed-on skeletonized train wheel bridges and funnel-like structures for the time indications. Time is displayed in a regulator format: off-centre hours positioned at 12:00, central minutes, and small seconds situated at 6:00. The limitation number of the specific piece (out of 35 total) is meticulously hand-painted directly onto the dial surface. Additional special characteristics encompass a polished pallet lever, escape wheel, and screws, along with perlage finishing on bridges and plates.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size41 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC.299

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Retrograde, Regulator

Power Reserve42 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal