Chronoswiss

ReSec

Reference Number :

CH-6923-SIBL

Series : Open Gear

Retail: $12,100

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeChronoswiss throws a curveball with the Open Gear ReSec, proving that classic regulator style can absolutely rock a bold, modern presence. Forget demure dress watches; this 44mm steel beast commands attention. The magic truly happens on the dial – it’s a multi-layered mechanical playground. You’ve got the signature off-center hours up top, showing off some intricate gear work (hence the "Open Gear"), while the minutes sweep centrally. But the real showstopper is the retrograde seconds at 6 o'clock – watching that hand snap back to zero every minute is pure mechanical theatre. The hand-guilloché base provides a stunning, traditional backdrop to the high-tech, skeletonized bridges above. It's like seeing the past and future of watchmaking shake hands right there on your wrist. Driven by the reliable C.301 automatic movement and finished with blued hands and a killer hornback croc strap, this limited-edition ReSec isn't just telling time; it's making a statement about appreciating complex mechanics with undeniable wrist presence. It's sophisticated, complex, and just plain cool.

DescriptionThe Chronoswiss Open Gear ReSec, reference CH-6923-SIBL, represents a notable development in the brand's regulator watch lineage, being the first automatic regulator presented within a 44 mm diameter stainless steel case. This case, constructed from 17 individual parts, measures 13.35 mm in height and features a 22 mm band width. Its finish incorporates both polished and vertically satin-finished surfaces, complemented by a characteristic onion crown. Security and viewing are facilitated by a screw-down case back with a satin finish and an integrated sapphire crystal, alongside a polished screw-down bezel. This bezel is distinguished by its full thread design, side knurling, and a curved, double-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal for optimal dial visibility. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to 100 meters, ensuring robustness for various conditions. The overall construction adheres to precise engineering tolerances expected in luxury timepieces.

Powering the CH-6923-SIBL is the Caliber C.301 automatic movement, operating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 alternations per hour) and providing a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. This movement utilizes 33 jewels to minimize friction and enhance longevity. The finishing details include a polished pallet lever, escape wheel, and screws, with perlage applied to the bridges and plates. A distinctive skeletonized blue rotor, featuring Côtes de Genève decoration and mounted on a ball bearing, is visible through the case back. The dial itself is an elaborate 42-part construction arranged on two levels. The lower level showcases intricate hand-guilloché work. The upper level features screwed-on skeletonized train wheel bridges and incorporates a unique funnel-like structure for the off-center hour display positioned at 12:00, which also reveals the "open gear" mechanism. A central minute hand and a retrograde seconds display located at 6:00 complete the time indications. Cylinder-shaped indexes filled with Super-LumiNova enhance low-light legibility. The thermally blued and polished "Trigono" shaped hands also feature Super-LumiNova inlays and tips. Each timepiece in this series is part of a limited run of 50 units.

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