Evolution
Small Second
Desert
Time shaped by terrain. With sand-textured detail and rugged elegance, the Small Second Desert brings natural inspiration to modern mechanics.
Small Second
The Small Second Desert captures the raw elegance of untouched landscapes in a sleek, modern mechanical timepiece. Housed in a 40mm stainless steel case, its dial features a laser-engraved and nano-printed surface that mimics the shifting textures of desert sand - rugged, layered, and full of depth. Powered by the Chronoswiss Manufacture Caliber C.6000, it displays central hours and minutes with a refined small second at 9 o’clock, all set within a subtly curved, multi-level dial architecture. The pilot-style leather strap adds a utilitarian edge, grounding the piece in functionality while enhancing its bold presence. The Desert is mechanically focused, visually striking, and unmistakably modern.
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Movement
C.6000
The new manufacture movement from Chronoswiss, marks a significant advancement in the brand's engineering excellence. First introduced in 2023, this movement is distinguished by its ruthenium plating, a tungsten rotor and a Côtes de Genève finishing radiating from the center & echoing the brand's signature ray Guilloché. Developed in collaboration with La Joux-Perret, featuring 55 hours of Power reserve this complex movement is to be found in the next generation timepieces of Chronoswiss.
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Materials
Stainless Steel
Chronoswiss relies on stainless steel for its durability and sheen. With excellent resistance to corrosion and scratches, stainless steel provides a perfect balance between longevity and aesthetics. Chronoswiss primarily uses high-quality stainless steel in its watches, ensuring everyday practicality along with timeless elegance.
Technology
Laser & Nano Printing
Chronoswiss elevates the artistry of watchmaking by combining advanced nanotechnology and precision lasering. In crafting the Small Second, we intricately laser the dial’s surface to achieve a textured, multidimensional effect, while nanotechnology is employed to imprint detailed imagery.
Artisian handcraft
Hand Guilloché
Guilloché is a traditional technique, which engraves detailed, interwoven lines on surfaces, creating unique light patterns. Chronoswiss excels in this art, producing dials with precise, radiating designs using two main guilloché machines: the straight-line and rose engine. Despite the absence of manuals for over two centuries, Master-Guillocheurs have maintained their expertise through a deep understanding of these machines. Creating one of those complex dials takes several hours. Today, Chronoswiss's guilloché dials stand as both a tribute to and a celebration of this enduring craft, showcasing its timeless appeal with a modern twist.
Our Vision
The vision behind the Small Second family was to create a timepiece that embraces mechanical purity while keeping the bold spirit of Chronoswiss. We set out to design a watch that is everyday-wearable, yet rich in depth, detail, and craftsmanship. We focused on a more classic display of time, while preserving our signature three-dimensional dial architecture. The result is a watch that feels refined, reduced, and purpose-driven - Modern Mechanical in its most essential form. It's not about doing less; it's about doing what matters - and doing it exceptionally well.
About Chronoswiss
Family owned for more than 40 years, Chronoswiss combines traditional watchmaking with modern design, innovative materials, and exquisite craftsmanship. Since the foundation in 1983 we have been reinterpreting Swiss watch tradition to create timepieces with a strong character. We break classic conventions with innovation while always maintaining a connection to history. Each model is a tribute to the 21st century, crafted in Lucerne.
Launch phases
Each Chronoswiss timepiece is launched in three phases, giving you the opportunity to be among the first to receive your watch and choose, for example, your preferred limited edition number.
01 Reservation
Production process has started. Be the first to request your timepiece for CHF 250,00. *
02 Allocation
First pieces are ready for deliveries within 4 weeks. Reserve your timepiece for a deposit of CHF 2’500,00. **
Final stage of production. Last pieces are assembled and delivered. Buy your timepiece now via click & buy.
