Get ready to have your mind blown—Chronoswiss, the brand once synonymous with classic regulator watches and skeletonized chronographs, has just shattered expectations with its boldest move yet. Introducing the Space Timer Gravity, a timepiece that ditches the traditional for a cosmic adventure. But here's where it gets controversial: is this a daring leap forward or a departure too far from the brand's roots? Let’s dive in.
The Space Timer collection has been at the forefront of Chronoswiss’s transformation, turning the conventional regulator display into a canvas for cosmic-inspired artistry. With the new Space Timer Gravity, the brand takes a different approach, focusing not on planets or mythology, but on the invisible force that shapes our universe—gravity. And this is the part most people miss: gravity isn’t just a theme; it’s a metaphor for the watch’s ability to ground you in the present while transporting you to the stars.
The 44mm stainless steel case stays true to Chronoswiss’s DNA, featuring straight lugs, a knurled bezel, and the iconic onion crown. Finished in matte grey, it’s a subtle choice that ensures the dial takes center stage—a smart move for a watch that’s all about visual impact. At 15.2mm thick, it’s a substantial piece that demands attention both visually and physically. With sapphire crystals on both sides and a screw-down caseback, it’s water-resistant to 100 meters, blending form and function seamlessly.
Now, let’s talk about the dial—a masterpiece of 63 components that’s as complex as it is captivating. Partially hand-guilloché, partially laser-engraved, and coated with a color-shifting CVD finish, it transitions from deep green to blue depending on the light. Here’s the kicker: the left side of the dial is laser-textured using NASA imagery to recreate a lunar landscape, complete with craters in subtle relief. The hand-guilloché section, according to Chronoswiss, is meant to evoke the view of Earth’s atmosphere from orbit. It’s a detail that’ll make you pause and appreciate the craftsmanship.
Chronoswiss’s signature regulator display is still here but reimagined. The hours are off-center, closer to 12 o’clock, while the minutes and seconds hands are centrally mounted. Transparent ITR2 rings for the hour and date indicators appear to float above the dial, offering a glimpse of the openworked gear train beneath. Super-LumiNova ceramic cylinders mark the hours, and the moon phase globe is nestled inside the date subdial ring. It’s a lot to take in, but it all works together harmoniously.
Powering this cosmic marvel is the automatic Chronoswiss Calibre C.308, based on the ETA 2895 with an in-house regulator module. Beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, it offers 42 hours of power reserve. Through the sapphire caseback, you’ll see perlage, polished components, and a skeletonized rotor—a reminder of the watch’s mechanical heart.
The Space Timer Gravity comes on a grey nubuck leather strap with a pin buckle, adding a touch of understated luxury. Limited to just 50 pieces, it’s a watch that’s as exclusive as it is expressive. Priced at EUR 23,400 (including taxes), it’s not just a timepiece—it’s a statement. For more details or to place an order, visit chronoswiss.com.
But here’s the question: Does the Space Timer Gravity represent the future of Chronoswiss, or is it a one-off experiment? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Love it or hate it, one thing’s for sure—this watch is impossible to ignore.
Technical Specifications – Chronoswiss Space Timer Gravity
- Case: 44mm diameter x 15.2mm height – matte grey stainless steel, 17-piece construction – knurled bezel – onion-shaped crown – sapphire crystals front and back with anti-reflective coating – screw-down caseback – water-resistant to 100m
- Dial: 63-part regulator dial – partially hand-guilloché and partially laser-engraved – color-shifting CVD coating (green/blue) – transparent ITR2 hour and date rings – thermally colored titanium moonphase with Super-LumiNova – Super-LumiNova ceramic minute cylinders
- Movement: Chronoswiss Calibre C.308 (base ETA 2895 with in-house regulator module) – automatic – 33 jewels – 28,800vph – 42h power reserve – off-centre hours, central minutes and seconds, moonphase and date
- Strap: grey nubuck leather – steel pin buckle – patented Autobloc strap system
- Reference: CH-9343M.2-MOPA
- Availability: limited edition of 50 pieces
- Price: EUR 23,400
