Chronoswiss Orea wristwatch CH 1262
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2003
This Chronoswiss Orea wristwatch, identified by reference CH 1262, dates to circa 2003. The timepiece features a combined stainless steel and gold construction with a distinctive fluted bezel and a jeweled crown.
It is powered by a self-winding movement, specifically the calibre C 121, which comprises 29 jewels and incorporates an incabloc shock-absorber, a Glucydur-balance, and a flat hairspring. The movement is finished with fausses cotes decoration. The watch displays an enamel dial with Arabic hour numerals and blued steel hands, complemented by a small seconds sub-dial at the six o'clock position. The case includes an exhibition back, allowing visibility of the movement.
The watch is presented with its original leather strap and buckle, along with original documentation. The auction description assigns the piece a condition rating of 2.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 2003
- Type
- Self-winding wristwatch
- Maker
- Chronoswiss
- Movement
- Calibre C 121, 29 jewels
- Condition
- 2
- Reference
- CH 1262
- Case Diameter
- approx. 36 mm
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Chronoswiss
Design
- Visible features
- • Enamel dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial • Fluted gold-toned bezel • Jeweled crown with dark insert • Exhibition case back
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch features a case approximately 36 mm in diameter constructed from a combination of stainless steel and gold. Notable design elements include a fluted bezel and a jeweled crown. Both the front and back of the case are glazed, with the latter being a screwed-down case back that provides a view of the internal mechanism. The dial is finished in enamel and features Arabic hour numerals and blued steel hands. A small seconds sub-dial is positioned at the six o'clock mark. The watch is paired with what is described as its original leather strap and matching original buckle.
- Documentation and Attribution
- The watch is accompanied by original papers, as noted in the auction description. It is identified by the reference CH 1262 and is attributed to Swiss manufacture circa 2003. The lot is listed as coming from a private collection. The auction description provides the details regarding the watch's origin and current state, including the condition rating of 2. No further provenance or history beyond its status in the collection is provided in the source.
- Movement and Mechanical Details
- The watch is equipped with the calibre C 121, a self-winding movement featuring 29 jewels. The movement is finished with fausses cotes decoration. Mechanical specifications include a Glucydur-balance, a flat hairspring, and an incablock shock-absorber system. The assembly is described as a rhodium-plated lever movement. The movement is visible through the exhibition case back, which is a structural feature of the watch's design.
Identification
- Reference
- CH 1262
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Condition 2 is an auction-provided rating rather than an independent assessment
- Research required: Exact material composition of the gold-toned components is not specified beyond 'stainless steel/gold combined'