Chronoswiss

ReSec Big Wave

Reference Number :

CH-6923-BLBL

Series : Open Gear

Retail: $12,100

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeForget sterile descriptions for a second. This Chronoswiss isn't just telling time; it's putting on a mechanical show right there on your wrist! The "Big Wave" guilloché dial isn't just decoration; it's a mesmerizing blue ocean, hand-carved, drawing you into its depths. Then you've got the gear train peeking out at 12 o'clock – the "Open Gear" – letting you witness the heartbeat, the actual gears turning. It’s like having a tiny, sophisticated engine proudly displayed. But the real party trick is the retrograde seconds at six. Instead of a smooth sweep, the hand jumps back every thirty seconds – snap! It’s a constant reminder of the intricate mechanics whirring away beneath. The big 44mm case has presence, balanced by the classic onion crown and cool mix of polished and brushed steel. Even the movement, visible through the back, gets the star treatment with its blue rotor and fancy finishes. Limited to just 50 pieces, wearing the ReSec Big Wave feels like being part of an exclusive club that truly appreciates mechanical artistry with a seriously dynamic personality.

DescriptionThe timepiece designated Reference CH-6923-BLBL features a case fabricated from stainless steel, comprising 17 individual components. Its dimensions are specified as 44 mm in diameter and 13.35 mm in height, accommodating a strap width of 22 mm. The case architecture incorporates a screw-down case back equipped with a satin finish and a sapphire crystal window for movement observation. Exterior surfaces exhibit a combination of finishes: partial polishing is juxtaposed with vertical satin brushing. A distinctive onion-style crown facilitates winding and setting operations. The bezel is a polished, screw-down type, characterized by a full thread and side knurling, securing a curved sapphire crystal treated with a double anti-reflective coating. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to a depth of 100 meters, ensuring suitability for surface water activities. This structural integrity and material selection contribute to the watch's robustness and aesthetic profile.

Internally, the CH-6923-BLBL is powered by the Caliber C.301 automatic movement. This mechanism operates at a frequency of 4 Hz, which translates to 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h), providing a smooth sweep for the time-indicating hands. The movement incorporates 33 jewels to minimize friction at critical points, enhancing longevity and efficiency. When fully wound, it offers a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Finishing details within the movement include polished pallet levers, escape wheels, and screws, while the bridges and plates are adorned with perlage decoration. A notable element visible through the case back is the skeletonized rotor, finished in blue with Côtes de Genève striping and mounted on a ball bearing system for efficient winding. The dial itself is a complex, 42-part assembly constructed on two levels. The lower level displays a hand-guillochéd pattern described as a "long-wave" motif, executed in metallic blue. The upper level features screwed-on, skeletonized train wheel bridges and incorporates a distinctive funnel-like structure for the hour display, positioned off-center at 12:00. This "open gear" design exposes parts of the underlying mechanism. Central minutes are indicated conventionally, while a retrograde seconds display occupies the 6:00 position. Time legibility is further enhanced by cylinder-shaped indexes filled with Super-LumiNova. The hands, designated "Trigono" shape, are lacquered and feature Super-LumiNova inlays and tips for low-light visibility. This model is a limited edition, restricted to only 50 units worldwide, emphasizing its exclusivity alongside its technically sophisticated dial arrangement featuring the open gear and retrograde seconds complications. The watch is secured to the wrist via a hand-sewn Hornback crocodile leather strap equipped with a folding clasp mechanism.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size44 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC.301

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Retrograde, Regulator

Power Reserve42 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal