Chronoswiss

Hypnotic

Reference Number :

CH-8753.1-LIBK

Series : Open Gear

Retail: $12,430

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeForget static watch faces; the Open Gear Hypnotic is pure kinetic art for the wrist. That hand-guilloché dial isn't just decoration; it's a chameleon, shifting from deep blue to mysterious violet with a flick of the light, pulling you into its mesmerizing depths. But the magic doesn't stop there. Chronoswiss rips open the rulebook (and the dial!), exposing the gear train in a bold "open gear" display. You see the intricate mechanics ticking away, a raw counterpoint to the refined guilloché waves. It's like having a tiny, captivating engine room strapped to your arm. The off-center hours perched at 12 and the retrograde seconds sweeping back at 6 add another layer of delightful unconventionality. Mounted on an eco-conscious bamboo strap and secured with a practical folding clasp, this 41mm steel piece isn't just telling time; it's performing it. Limited to only 35 examples, it's a conversation starter guaranteed to entrance anyone who catches a glimpse of its shifting colors and mechanical heart.

DescriptionThe timepiece designated CH-8753.1-LIBK incorporates a case constructed from stainless steel, comprising 16 individual components. The case diameter measures 41 mm, with a height profile of 13.85 mm. Lug-to-lug width for strap attachment is specified at 21 mm. Case finishing involves a combination of polished surfaces and areas with a vertical satin finish, providing textural contrast. A defining characteristic is the traditional onion-style crown. The case architecture utilizes a screw-down case back, enhancing water resistance; this component features a satin finish and incorporates a sapphire crystal for movement observation. Complementing the case back, the bezel is also a polished, screw-down type, notable for its full thread construction and side knurling detail, facilitating grip. It houses a curved sapphire crystal treated with an anti-reflective coating to minimize glare and maximize dial legibility under various lighting conditions. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to a depth of 100 meters, ensuring suitability for surface water activities. The structural integrity and material choices contribute to the watch's robustness for daily wear while maintaining aesthetic standards through meticulous finishing techniques applied to the multi-part case.

Powering the CH-8753.1-LIBK is the Chronoswiss Caliber C.299 automatic movement. This mechanical unit operates at a frequency of 4 Hz, which translates to 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h), providing a smooth sweep for the seconds hand and contributing to timekeeping stability. The movement sustains a power reserve of approximately 42 hours when fully wound. Its architecture integrates 31 jewels to minimize friction at critical pivot points, enhancing durability and efficiency. Movement finishing includes rhodium plating applied to the pallet and bridges, which feature spiral offsets for visual depth. Screws used within the caliber are either thermally blued or rhodium-plated and polished, depending on their function and aesthetic placement. The rotor, responsible for automatic winding via wrist motion, is specifically designed to be skeletonized, allowing further visual access to the movement components beneath. This rotor is also rhodium-plated, features Côtes de Genève decoration, and employs a ball bearing system for efficient winding. The dial presents an intricate, multi-level construction. Its base level is distinguished by hand-executed guilloché work, creating the characteristic light-play and color-shifting effect from blue to violet. Positioned above this base are skeletonized train wheel bridges, secured by screws, alongside funnel-like structures delineating the hour and second indications. Time is displayed via off-centre hours positioned at the 12 o'clock location, centrally mounted minutes, and a small seconds sub-dial situated at 6 o'clock, which features a retrograde mechanism. The hands are designed in the "Trigono" shape, rhodium-plated for corrosion resistance and visibility, and incorporate Super-LumiNova inlays for low-light legibility. Notably, the minute hand is meticulously bent by hand to follow the dial's curvature. This limited edition model (35 pieces) highlights its technically complex "open gear" mechanism integrated into the dial design.

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