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Setting the watch world on fire: The Delphis Firestarter

DECEMBER 17 2024    |    Novelties

Chronoswiss Ignites Passion with the Revolutionary Delphis Firestarter, marking the introduction of a never seen before case.

Chronoswiss, the trailblazing watchmaker from Lucerne, proudly unveils the revolutionary Delphis Firestarter, a timepiece that sets a new benchmark for horological innovation and artistry. Limited to just 50 pieces, this extraordinary creation is housed in a world novelty: A Titanium Core Nano Shell case. What you see is not a coating, it is the perfect symbiosis of a high-performance composite with a Grade 5 titanium core on a molecular level. Through an advanced bonding process, the titanium core permanently merges with a 0.4mm ultra- lightweight yet resilient composite shell in firey red. Within this complicated process, the case is carved out of a solid block of the high-end composite. The world’s first Titanium Core Nano Shell case creates an eye-catching aesthetic, setting a new standard in modern watch case engineering.

The Fiery Heart of Delphis
The Delphis Firestarter is a true celebration of bold design and timeless craftsmanship. Its center stage is the mesmerizing curved, hand guilloched dial, decoraded with 5 layers of red fire enamel, meticulously handcrafted on 18ct white gold in the Chronoswiss Atelier in Lucerne. The striking half-moon-shaped upper dial is accented by an umbrella-shaped small

second at 6 o’clock, whose dramatic design evokes a blazing warning sign—a perfect homage to the watch's fiery theme. This stunning dial is paired with Chronoswiss’s signature jumping hour mechanism, prominently displayed at 12 o’clock. A retrograde minute hand, sweeping gracefully across the upper half of the dial, completes the iconic design that has made the Delphis collection legendary in the world of haute horology.

Powered by Innovation
At its core, the Delphis Firestarter is driven by the C.6004 Manufacture movement, offering a robust 55-hour power reserve. This state-of-the-art movement not only ensures precision timekeeping but also underscores Chronoswiss's dedication to mechanical excellence. The new Titanium Core Nano Shell case frames the fiery dial and innovative movement with a modern yet timeless appeal, measuring a sleek 42mm in diameter.

A New Era of Watchmaking
The Delphis Firestarter epitomizes Chronoswiss’s relentless pursuit of innovation and artistry paired with a firery sprak of audacity to set the watch world on fire from time after time. By combining cutting-edge material science with traditional craftsmanship, this limited-edition timepiece showcases the perfect harmony of past, present, and future. It is a bold statement for collectors who seek the extraordinary - a watch that literally starts a fire in the heart of watchmaking enthusiasts.

The Delphis Firestarter will be available in 50 pieces worldwide, setting the stage for collectors to own a piece of horological history.

Delphis Firestarter

Technical Data

 

                                       

Model   Delphis Firestarter, limited to 50 pieces
Reference   CH-1429RE.1E-BKRE Titanium Core Nano Shell case, curved hand guilloched dial with fire enamel.
     
Displays   Digital hour at 12 o'clock, retrograde & central minute, analog second at 6 o'clock
Case   Solid 17-piece solid Titanium Core Nano Shell case, hand polished, Titanium Core with polished bezel with side fluted decorative ring and cambered, double anti-reflective sapphire crystal; screwed and satin- finished case back with sapphire crystal, onion crown, water-resistant to 10 bar, screw-down straps with patented autobloc system
Measurements   Ø 42,6 mm, height 14.5 mm
Movement   Chronoswiss manufacture caliber C. 6004, automatic
Diameter   Ø 33 mm
Jewels   37
Balance   Glucydur, three-legged
Balance spring   Nivarox 1
Fine regulation   Via Excenter
Shock protection   Incabloc
Frequency   4 Hz., 28 800 A/h (semi-oscillations)
Power Reserve   Approx. 55 hours
Special features   Skeletonized rotor made of tungsten, ball bearing; armature, escape wheel and screws polished; bridge with Geneva cut, ruthenium plated
Dial   3-dimensional construction with hand guilloché & red fire enamel on 18ct white gold, upper level with digital hour display. Central retrograde minute, analog second at 6 o'clock with outer ring hand guilloched in galvanic black and aluminum center with red print.
Hands   Pointer shape "Viking", aluminum skeletonized
Strap   Rubber

 

 

                                           


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