Chronoswiss

ReSec Red Circle

Reference Number :

CH-6925-BKRE

Series : Open Gear

Retail: $13,530

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeThis Chronoswiss ReSec Red Circle isn't just telling time; it's putting on a mechanical performance right on your wrist. The deep black DLC-coated steel case creates a stealthy backdrop, making those vibrant red accents pop with defiant energy. It’s got that classic regulator layout, separating hours, minutes, and seconds, but Chronoswiss cranks up the cool factor with the "Open Gear" design at 12, giving you a peek into the watch's beating heart. Then there's the retrograde seconds at 6 o'clock – instead of a smooth sweep, the hand jumps back every 30 seconds, a little piece of kinetic art. The dial itself is a miniature sculpture with its hand-guillochéd base and multi-level construction. You can almost feel the meticulous craftsmanship. Strapped on with that robust Hornback croc leather, this limited edition piece (only 50 exist!) feels substantial, technical, and undeniably charismatic. It's a watch for someone who appreciates intricate mechanics blended with bold, modern design – a conversation starter that’s as fascinating to watch as it is to wear.

DescriptionThe case construction of the reference CH-6925-BKRE involves 17 distinct components, fabricated primarily from stainless steel subjected to a black Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating process. Its dimensions are measured at 44 millimeters in diameter and 13.35 millimeters in height, establishing a significant wrist presence. Attached lugs are configured for a strap width of 22 millimeters. The case finishing incorporates both polished and vertically satin-finished surfaces. A characteristic onion-style crown is utilized for winding and time-setting operations. Protection for the dial is provided by a curved sapphire crystal, treated with a double anti-reflective coating to minimize glare. The bezel assembly is a polished, screw-down type featuring a full thread and distinctive side knurling, securing the crystal and contributing to the overall structural integrity. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to a depth of 100 meters, ensured partly by a screw-down case back which itself features a satin finish and an integrated sapphire crystal exhibition window, allowing visual inspection of the movement within. This meticulous construction underscores the timepiece's robust engineering, designed for durability alongside its aesthetic considerations.

Powering the CH-6925-BKRE is the Chronoswiss Caliber C.301, an automatic mechanical movement. This caliber operates at a frequency of 4 Hz, translating to 28,800 vibrations per hour (A/h), a standard rate for contemporary precision timekeeping. When fully wound, the movement provides a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Its architecture incorporates 33 jewels to minimize friction at critical points, enhancing longevity and operational smoothness. Detailed finishing is applied to various movement components, including polished surfaces on the pallet lever, escape wheel, and screws, while the bridges and plates exhibit perlage decoration. The rotor, responsible for automatic winding via wrist motion, is skeletonized for visual appeal, finished with Côtes de Genève striping, features a black coating, and is mounted on a ball bearing system for efficiency. The time display follows a regulator format: off-centre hours are indicated at the 12 o'clock position within a funnel-like structure that reveals part of the gear train (the "open gear" design), central minutes are tracked conventionally, and seconds are presented via a retrograde indicator positioned at the 6 o'clock location. This complex display is rendered on an elaborate, 42-part dial constructed on two levels. The base level features hand-applied guilloché work, while the upper level supports screwed-on skeletonized train wheel bridges and the hour display structure. Indices are cylinder-shaped and filled with Super-LumiNova for low-light visibility. The "Trigono" shaped hands are lacquered, incorporating Super-LumiNova inlays and tips to match the indices. Completing the watch is a hand-sewn Hornback crocodile leather strap secured by a folding clasp mechanism. This model's production is strictly limited to 50 units globally.

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