Although I own a Chronoswiss watch (a R?ɬ�gulateur Automatique), I don’t have much going on for the brand. This is mainly because I don’t find Gerd. R. Lang (CEO Chronoswiss) to be a very sympathetic person, based on my own experience (and their threats a few years ago when I used to run a Chronoswiss forum) and from others who worked with him more closely.

Anyway, fact is (imho), that he does make nice wrist watches. You will instantaneously recognize a Chronoswiss watch for being one. Also, the level of finish on their case, buckle (pin or fold), straps and movements are very impressive. During BaselWorld, Chronoswiss had this German looking green (the Chronoswiss color) wooden ‘house’ with all Chronoswiss models displayed. I didn’t have an appointment, but didn’t try either, to have a look inside. Mainly because of what I wrote a few lines above.

However, I did notice that Chronoswiss introduced a new?Ǭ�Tachoscope model without the famous tuna can design. It bears the name of Audi on the dial to celebrate the 100 years of?Ǭ� Audi. Also, their new model Sauterelle (with inhouse movement caliber C.70/C.71) which means as much as ‘Grasshopper’ in English. It is nice to see Chronoswiss go manufacture, but they always put a lot of attention into their sourced movements.

But why did Chronoswiss dropped the tuna can design? And second, why?Ǭ�decided Chronoswiss for a 44mm case for their Sauterelle? Chronoswiss?Ǭ�had this magnificent 38mm size, which fits everybody and?Ǭ�could be considered the perfect size?Ǭ�for a non-sports wristwatch.

So please, Chronoswiss, stick to your ‘roots’ and keep 38mm and the tuna can design in place!