Chronoswiss

ReSec Chocolate

Reference Number :

CH-6927-REBK

Series : Open Gear

Retail: $12,980

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeForget subtle – the Open Gear ReSec Chocolate demands attention. It's like Chronoswiss took a classic regulator layout, gave it a shot of espresso, and blasted it with modern industrial chic. That rich brown PVD case isn't just color; it's attitude, a warm contrast to the fiery red dial beneath. You don't just glance at the time; you witness it happen. The exposed gear train at 12 o'clock is pure mechanical theatre, a constant reminder of the tiny engine ticking away. Then there's the retrograde seconds at 6 – snapping back every minute, it adds a playful dynamism you won't find on your average three-hander. It’s a conversation starter built from 42 dial parts, showing off its complexity without apology. The big onion crown and knurled bezel nod to tradition, but the overall vibe is bold, contemporary, and just plain cool. Secured with a rugged rubber-backed leather strap, this isn't just a watch; it's a statement piece for someone who appreciates intricate mechanics served with a generous helping of personality and maybe a side of dark chocolate.

DescriptionThe timepiece designated CH-6927-REBK incorporates a case fabricated from stainless steel, which undergoes a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process to achieve a distinct brown coating. This structural housing is composed of 17 individual parts. Its dimensions are precisely specified as 44 millimeters in diameter and 13.35 millimeters in height, providing substantial wrist presence. The design accommodates a strap width of 22 millimeters. Case finishing employs a dual aesthetic, with certain surfaces polished to a high sheen and others featuring a vertical satin finish for contrast. A characteristic onion-style crown facilitates time-setting and winding operations. Ensuring structural integrity and water resistance, the case back utilizes a screw-down design with a satin finish and is fitted with a flat sapphire crystal, permitting observation of the movement within. The bezel, also a screw-down component, features a polished finish, complete side knurling for grip, and a full thread engagement system. Protecting the dial is a curved sapphire crystal treated with a double anti-reflective coating to minimize glare and maximize legibility under various lighting conditions. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to a depth of 100 meters, suitable for surface water activities.

Powering the CH-6927-REBK is the self-winding Caliber C.301 mechanical movement. This automatic caliber operates at a frequency of 4 Hz, corresponding to 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h), which contributes to the smooth sweep of the seconds hand and overall timekeeping precision. The movement provides a power reserve of approximately 42 hours when fully wound. Its intricate architecture incorporates 33 jewels to minimize friction at critical points, enhancing longevity and efficiency. Observable movement finishing includes polished surfaces on the pallet lever, escape wheel, and screws. The bridges and plates are decorated with a perlage (circular graining) pattern, adding visual depth. A distinctive skeletonized rotor, finished in blue and adorned with Côtes de Genève striping, features a ball bearing system for efficient winding. The dial construction is notably complex, comprising 42 distinct parts arranged across two levels. The lower level presents a sandblasted texture finished with red varnish, creating a vibrant background. The upper level showcases screwed-on skeletonized train wheel bridges and incorporates a funnel-like structure for the hour display, alongside the retrograde seconds mechanism and cylindrical Super-LumiNova indices for low-light visibility. Time indication is achieved through an off-center hour display at the 12 o'clock position, revealing part of the gear train ("open gear"), centrally mounted minutes, and a retrograde seconds display situated at the 6 o'clock position.

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