Chronoswiss

ReSec Chameleon

Reference Number :

CH-6923-PABK

Series : Open Gear

Retail: $12,100

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeWhat a wild ride this watch is! Forget subtle shifts, the ReSec Chameleon's dial explodes with color thanks to that high-tech nano-coating over intricate hand-guilloché. It's like strapping a tiny, mechanical rainbow to your wrist, constantly changing its mood. The "Open Gear" aspect isn't just a name; you literally see the watch thinking with those exposed bridges right under the off-center hour display at 12 o'clock. Then, your eyes dart down to 6 o'clock for the main event: the retrograde seconds hand. It sweeps across its arc and then snaps back in the blink of an eye – pure mechanical theatre! It’s not just about the visual drama, though. Housing this spectacle is a robust 44 mm steel case, and the C.301 automatic keeps the show running reliably. Limited to just 50 pieces, wearing this isn't just telling time; it's showcasing a slice of horological artistry that blends old-school craft with futuristic flair. It’s bold, complex, and utterly mesmerizing.

DescriptionThis timepiece is constructed around a substantial stainless steel case, measuring 44mm in diameter and 13.35mm in height, composed of 17 individual parts. The case architecture incorporates a screw-down case back, which features a satin finish and an integrated sapphire crystal window, allowing observation of the internal mechanism. Securing the strap, the lugs are spaced 22mm apart. Attention to surface treatment is evident, with the case exhibiting both polished and vertically satin-finished sections, complemented by a characteristic onion-style crown. A prominent feature is the polished screw-down bezel, distinguished by its full threading and side knurling, enhancing grip and visual texture. Protecting the dial is a curved sapphire crystal, treated with a double anti-reflective coating to ensure maximum legibility under various lighting conditions. The case assembly guarantees water resistance up to 10bar, equivalent to a depth of 100meters, making it suitable for surface water activities.

Powering the CH-6923-PABK is the automatic Caliber C.301 movement, operating at a frequency of 4Hz, or 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h). This self-winding mechanism provides a power reserve of approximately 42 hours when fully wound and incorporates 33 jewels to minimize friction and wear within the gear train. The movement's finishing includes polished components such as the pallet lever, escape wheel, and screws, while the bridges and plates are adorned with perlage, a decorative pattern of overlapping small circles. Visible through the exhibition case back is the skeletonized rotor, which has been treated with a turquoise CVD coating and features Côtes de Genève striping along with a ball bearing system for efficient winding. The dial itself is a complex, 42-part construction arranged on two levels. Its base layer showcases traditional hand-guilloché work, overlaid by an upper level featuring screwed-on skeletonized train wheel bridges. This upper structure includes a distinctive funnel-like housing for the hour display module and incorporates the retrograde seconds mechanism. Time indication is achieved via off-centre hours positioned at 12:00, revealing part of the "open gear" mechanism, central minutes, and the defining retrograde seconds display located at 6:00. Legibility in low light is ensured by cylinder-shaped indexes filled with Super-LumiNova. The lacquered "Trigono" style hands also feature Super-LumiNova inlays and tips. The watch is typically fitted with a textile Cordura strap, secured by a folding clasp, although hand-sewn alligator leather is presented as an optional material. Production of this model is strictly limited to 50 pieces.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size44 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC.301

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Regulator

Power Reserve42 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal