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Chronoswiss celebrates 40-year journey with the Opus Titanium

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October 2023


Chronoswiss celebrates 40-year journey with the Opus Titanium

As the Swiss watchmaker celebrates its 40th anniversary, it welcomes two new variants of the signature Opus model. Now crafted in grade 5 titanium, the Opus was first introduced in 1995 as the world’s inaugural serially-produced self-winding skeletonised chronograph.

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he two innovative new Chronoswiss Opus models now feature cases made of grade 5 titanium, delivering unparalleled comfort without compromising versatility. The lightweight material enhances wearing pleasure, perfectly aligning with the modern ethos of mobility and ease.

Simultaneously, the new dials in vivid green and blue represent the thoughJul aesthetic evolution this historic timepiece has undergone. CVD-coated for irresistible metallic allure, these colours inject a new vibrancy, revitalising the watch’s aesthetic appeal.

Chronoswiss celebrates 40-year journey with the Opus Titanium

The Opus has been instrumental in shaping Chronoswiss’s 40-year legacy – a pivotal piece meticulously refined over decades. Its revolutionary design exposed the intricate ballet of cams and levers, captivating imaginations and contributing to the renaissance of traditional watchmaking. Today’s variants are powered by caliber C.741S, a Valjoux-based integrated chronograph movement with galvanic black skeletonised bridges.

Chronoswiss celebrates 40-year journey with the Opus Titanium

“The new Opus Titanium arrives just in time to mark our 40th anniversary. This watch is not just a product; it’s a statement of our relentless pursuit of innovation and our respect for tradition,” states Oliver Ebstein, CEO of Chronoswiss. “Once again, we’re set to wow the world, just as our brand did back in the ’90s.”

Chronoswiss celebrates 40-year journey with the Opus Titanium

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

References
CH-7543T.1S-BL2
CH-7543T.1S-DGR

Displays
Sweep hours and minutes, seconds, analogue date, sweep chronograph seconds, 30-minute counter, 12-hour counter
Dial: Skeletonised, CVD-coated
Hands: Breguet Losange shape, rhodium plated

Case
Solid 23 pieces, Grade 5 titanium, with satin finish and polished, bezel with partial knurling and curved, double coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal, screw-down case back with satin finish and sapphire crystal, onion crown, water resistance up to 10 bar, screw-in lugs with patented Autobloc system
Measurements Ø 41 mm, height 14.80 mm

Movement
Chronoswiss caliber C.741S, automatic, skeletonised
Diameter Ø 30 mm (13 1/4 ́ ́ ́)
Height 7.90 mm
Jewels 25
B alance: Glucydur, three-legged
Balance spring: Nivarox I
Fine adjustment via excenter cam
Shock protection
Frequency: Incabloc 4 Hz., 28‘800 A/h
Power reserve approx. 46 hours
Skeletonised and CVD-plated rotor with Côtes de Genève, ball bearings; polished pallet lever, escape wheel and screws; skeletonised bridges and base plate with perlage, galvanic black

Strap
Textile Cordura

Chronoswiss celebrates 40-year journey with the Opus Titanium

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