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Chronoswiss has officially introduced the Opus Dakar Sundown, a striking new interpretation of the celebrated Opus Dakar that captures the fleeting magic of sunset over the desert. Housed in a distinctive 41mm two-tone case crafted from stainless steel and 18ct red gold, the timepiece masterfully blends the rugged spirit of adventure with refined luxury. The warm glow of precious metal flows seamlessly into the robust steel construction, mirroring the final golden rays dancing across endless dunes. This ultimate celebration of contrasts is beautifully completed by a sand-colored nubuck leather strap that evokes the warm tones of sunlit, weathered terrain.
At the heart of the watch beats the Chronoswiss Manufacture Caliber C.741S, a fully skeletonized automatic chronograph movement that transforms every measurement of time into a visual spectacle. Designed for legibility and visual complexity, the central chronograph seconds hand sweeps the openworked dial in harmony with a 30-minute counter at 12 o'clock and a 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock. A running small seconds display at 9 o'clock provides a constant indication of the movement's heartbeat, while a highly unique, analogue pointer date display at 3 o'clock enhances its everyday practicality.
The skeletonized, CVD-coated brown dial draws inspiration from the rich palette of the desert, where warm tones create a composition that is both timeless and adventurous. By exposing the intricate mechanics beneath the surface, every skeletonized bridge, wheel, and component directly contributes to a captivating, mechanical canvas. The hands are crafted in the elegant Breguet Losange shape and rhodium-plated to ensure striking contrast against the dark, galvanic black perlage of the base plate.
Crafted in solid 23 pieces, the 41mm case features an 18ct red gold bezel with partial knurling, a screw-down case back with a red gold coin-edge ring, and Chronoswiss’s iconic onion crown. The total weight of gold used in this exceptional construction is 21.4 grams. Offering a water resistance of 3 bar (30 meters), the watch is equipped with screw-in lugs utilizing the patented Autobloc system. For over three decades, the Opus collection has embodied the bold spirit of Chronoswiss; the Opus Dakar Sundown brilliantly reimagines this legacy, shaped by craftsmanship and illuminated by one of nature's most spectacular moments.
| Caliber | Chronoswiss Caliber C.741S, Automatic, Skeletonized |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30 mm (13 1/4") |
| Height | 7.90 mm |
| Jewels | 25 |
| Power Reserve | Approx. 46 hours |
| Frequency | 4 Hz / 28,800 A/h |
| Balance & Spring | Glucydur, three-legged; Nivarox I balance spring |
| Fine Adjustment | Via excenter cam |
| Shock Protection | Incabloc |
| Special Features | Skeletonized and gold plated rotor with Côtes de Genève, ball bearings; polished pallet lever, escape wheel, and screws; skeletonized bridges and base plate with perlage, galvanic black |
| Construction | Solid 23-piece case construction; Stainless Steel / 18ct Red Gold; satin finish and polished |
|---|---|
| Bezel | 18ct red gold bezel with partial knurling; curved, double coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal |
| Case Back | Screw-down case back with 18ct red gold coin edge ring, satin finish and sapphire crystal |
| Crown & Pushers | 18ct red gold onion crown; Pushers in 18ct red gold |
| Dimensions | Ø 41 mm; Height: 14.80 mm; Screw-in lugs with patented Autobloc system |
| Gold Weight | Total weight of Gold used: 21.4 g |
| Water Resistance | 3 bar (30 meters) |
| Strap | Sand-colored Nubuck leather strap |
| Display | Sweep hours and minutes, running seconds, analogue date, sweep chronograph seconds, 30-minute counter, 12-hour counter |
|---|---|
| Dial Artistry | Skeletonized, brown CVD-coated dial |
| Hands | Breguet Losange shape, rhodium plated |
