Is this Chronoswiss a new model?
Does it have a name other than Sauterelle? I looked it up and this model does not come up by that name. The first Chronoswiss I've ever liked instantly (in pics). Tell me more, please??...
Found out a few things in the last 10 minutes
This is a 44mm watch, available in rg or ss, with a 'jumping' seconds hand! Precisely jumping each second, mechanical of course. In house caliber, brand new, manual winding. . I really like this one. The numerals are blued like the hands. Case back is tra...
The movement is from Fabrication de Montres Normandes (FdMN)
Though no doubt developed to Chronoswiss's specifications, 'in house' it isn't.
Hi Mostel, Ian is correct.
I think what you may be running into is watch company marketing spin. It is a lovely movement courtesy of Frasten Karsdorff & his cohorts at FDMN. I'm sure Chronoswiss had developmental input, but the basic design is FDMN. BTW I think it is a killer watch...
Of course, I will post more pics and infos about this seconde morte watch.
In the meantime, here are two pics of the caliber designed and developed by FDMN. Fr.Xavier...
WOW!!
I love it!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see this in person!!! Thank you. Is it my imagination, or does the finish bear some resemblance to Smith? (of course not at that highest level... but?) This message has been edited by Mostel on 2009-12-02 14:57:58
I love the caliber, but...
I found the face very bland, it didn't live up to the fantastic insides A