Chronoswiss

ReSec Mr. Grey

Reference Number :

CH-6925M-ANTH-GRSI

Series : Open Gear

Retail: $13,420

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeForget your standard three-hander; the ReSec Mr. Grey is where Chronoswiss lets its inner mad scientist out to play, dressed in tactical gear. This isn't just a watch; it's a kinetic sculpture wrapped in a stealthy, matt grey DLC cloak. That big 44mm case means business, but the real party starts on the dial. Chronoswiss rips open the rulebook with the "open gear" concept, letting you peek at the mechanical heartbeat driving the hours up top. Then, BAM! Your eyes dart down to the retrograde seconds at 6 o'clock – no smooth sweeping here, just a tense climb up the arc before snapping back to zero like a tiny mechanical acrobat. It's pure theater. Beneath that intricately layered, 42-part dial, complete with hand-finished guilloché whispering tales of old-school craft, beats the automatic C.301 movement. Flip it over, and the greyed-out, skeletonized rotor keeps the industrial-chic vibe going strong. Strapped onto a tough Cordura textile band, this limited-edition piece (only 50 exist!) is less about subtly telling time and more about celebrating the glorious complexity of how it's done, all with a distinctly modern, slightly brooding personality. It’s a conversation starter that prefers gears grinding to small talk.

DescriptionThe Chronoswiss Open Gear ReSec Mr. Grey, reference CH-6925M-ANTH-GRSI, embodies a technically sophisticated approach to time display within a robustly constructed housing. Its case, fabricated from stainless steel, is composed of 17 individual parts and measures 44 mm in diameter with a height of 13.35 mm, establishing a significant wrist presence. Protection is paramount, achieved through a matt grey Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating applied to the stainless steel, enhancing surface hardness and providing a distinct, non-reflective aesthetic consistent with its "Mr. Grey" designation. The overall case finish is a sand-blasted matt texture, minimizing reflections and contributing to its tactical appearance. Structural integrity is ensured via screw-down components; the case back, featuring a satin finish and a sapphire crystal exhibition window for movement viewing, is securely screwed down. Similarly, the bezel employs a polished screw-down mechanism, distinguished by a full thread design and practical side knurling for enhanced grip during operation. Protecting the complex dial is a curved sapphire crystal, treated with a double anti-reflective coating to maximize legibility under various lighting conditions. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to a depth of 100 meters, rendering the timepiece suitable for surface water activities. The lug spacing accommodates a 22 mm width band.

Internally, the timepiece is powered by the Chronoswiss Caliber C.301, an automatic self-winding movement. This mechanical engine operates at a frequency of 4 Hz, which translates to 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h), a rate known for contributing to greater accuracy and a smooth sweep of the seconds hand (though in this case, the seconds are retrograde). The movement provides a power reserve of approximately 42 hours when fully wound. Its architecture incorporates 33 functional jewels, utilized to reduce friction at critical points within the gear train and escapement, thereby enhancing longevity and efficiency. Observable through the exhibition case back, the movement displays meticulous finishing techniques: the pallet lever, escape wheel, and assembly screws are polished to a high shine. Furthermore, the bridges and main plates are adorned with perlage, a decorative pattern of overlapping small circles. The rotor, responsible for automatic winding, is skeletonized to reduce mass and provide a clearer view of the underlying components, finished in galvanic grey to complement the watch's overall color scheme. The dial itself is an intricate assembly of 42 distinct parts arranged on two levels. The foundational level showcases traditional hand-guilloché work, a testament to manual craftsmanship. Layered above this are screwed-on, skeletonized train wheel bridges and a unique funnel-like structure framing the hour display. This "open gear" design at the 12 o'clock position reveals parts of the underlying mechanism driving the off-centre hour indication. Central minutes are displayed traditionally, while the seconds are indicated via a retrograde display positioned at 6 o'clock, where the hand traverses an arc before instantaneously returning to zero. Legibility in low light is ensured by cylinder-shaped indexes and "Trigono" style hands, both featuring Super-LumiNova inlays and tips. The hands are lacquered to match the aesthetic. Completing the ensemble is a durable textile strap, specifically Cordura, fastened with a stainless steel pin buckle matching the case finish. Production of this model is strictly limited to 50 pieces worldwide.

GenderMen

SignaturesChronoswiss

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size44 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberC.301

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Retrograde, Regulator

Power Reserve42 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel, DLC

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel, DLC

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel, DLC

Case BackSapphire Crystal