Chronoswiss

Flying Regulator Purple Panther

Reference Number :

CH-8755.1-PUBK

Series : Open Gear

Retail: $13,310

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeForget subtle – the Purple Panther roars onto the scene with a confidence that's hard to ignore. Chronoswiss takes its signature regulator layout and gives it a shot of pure adrenaline, starting with that electric purple, hand-guilloched dial. It’s not just a color; it's a statement. Then, they peel back the layers with the Open Gear design, letting you witness the intricate dance of the skeletonized train wheel bridges right there on the dial. It's mechanical artistry laid bare. The off-center hours up top, dominant central minutes, and small seconds ticking away at 6 o'clock maintain that classic regulator functionality, but presented with a modern, almost rebellious edge. Encased in tough black DLC-coated steel with that distinctive onion crown and knurled bezel, it feels robust and ready for anything. The pink CVD-coated rotor visible through the back adds another unexpected pop of color, contrasting beautifully with the Côtes de Genève finish. Limited to just 50 pieces, wearing this isn't just telling time; it's flaunting a piece of micro-mechanical theatre wrapped in an audacious purple cloak. It's pure, unadulterated Chronoswiss cool.

DescriptionThe timepiece designated CH-8755.1-PUBK utilizes a case constructed from stainless steel subjected to a black Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating process. This case assembly comprises 16 individual components. Physical dimensions measure 41 millimeters in diameter and 13.85 millimeters in height, providing substantial wrist presence. Attachment points for the strap are configured with a 21-millimeter band width. Case finishing incorporates both polished surfaces and sections with a vertical satin finish, creating visual contrast. A prominent onion-style crown facilitates winding and setting operations. Securing the front aperture is a polished screw-down bezel, engineered with a full thread and distinctive side knurling. This bezel houses a curved sapphire crystal treated with an anti-reflective coating to enhance legibility. The reverse side features a screw-down case back, notable for its satin finish and an integrated sapphire crystal window, permitting observation of the internal mechanism. Water resistance is rated to 10 bar, equivalent to a hydrostatic pressure depth of 100 meters.

Powering the watch is the Chronoswiss automatic Caliber C.299 movement, operating at a frequency of 4 Hz, or 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h). This mechanism provides an approximate power reserve of 42 hours when fully wound and incorporates 31 jewels to minimize friction at critical points. Movement finishing details include a polished pallet lever, escape wheel, and screws. The bridges and plates exhibit a colimaçon decoration, complemented by thermally blued screws for aesthetic appeal. Visible through the exhibition case back is the skeletonized rotor, which features a distinctive pink Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) coating, Côtes de Genève striping, colimaçon finishing, and utilizes a ball bearing system for efficient winding. The dial architecture is notably complex, constructed on two distinct levels. The foundational level showcases hand-applied guilloché work. Positioned above this, the upper level incorporates screwed-on, skeletonized train wheel bridges and funnel-shaped structures framing the hour and second displays, characteristic of the "Open Gear" design. Time indication follows a regulator format: off-centre hours are displayed in a subdial at the 12 o'clock position, minutes are indicated centrally, and a small seconds display resides at 6 o'clock. The lacquered hands, designed in the "Trigono" shape, feature Super-LumiNova inlays for low-light visibility; the minute hand is meticulously bent by hand. An innovative design is applied to the seconds hand. The watch is secured by a textile strap, specifically Cordura material, fastened with a folding clasp. Production of this model is strictly limited to 50 units globally.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size41 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC.299

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Retrograde, Regulator

Power Reserve42 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel, DLC

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel, DLC

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel, DLC

Case BackSapphire Crystal