The Whimsical Chronofixe Asterix with Seconde/Seconde/

Chronofixe is a French model created within the mid-Nineteenth century in Les Rasses, a small French village close to the Swiss Border, only a few kilometres from La Chaux-de-Fonds. Regardless of the identify falling into proverbial oblivion, it was comparatively huge sooner or later, with as much as 200 staff. Amongst different watches, it’s identified for producing Type XX watches, the well-known pilot’s chronographs designed after the French Ministry of Defence necessities within the Nineteen Fifties. The identify is now being resurrected by entrepreneur and watch aficionado Jon Cruys. Chronofixe relaunches with an Asterix-themed diver designed with Romaric André, aka Seconde/Seconde/…, however new watches are anticipated quickly – with principally device watches (together with Sort XX).

The Chronofixe Sous-Marine Asterix is an reasonably priced traditional diver reinterpreted by way of the lens of Seconde/Seconde/, who animates it with the well-known Gallic comedian character Asterix, created by André Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. In his attribute fashion, Romaric André injects a enjoyable twist into the mannequin, with Asterix doing what he’s greatest at: punching Romans – on this case, the quantity VIII. At all times in reference to Asterix, the watch options Roman numerals on the bezel and the date wheel. The crown is engraved with Caesar’s laurel crown, whereas the screw-down caseback is emblazoned with Asterix and the motto “Résister encore et toujours / Resist, at all times and perpetually…”.

The Chronofixe Sous-Marine is available in a compact 37mm 316L metal case. The polished chamfer on the lugs creates fascinating reflections, elevating its attraction. The 60-click unidirectional rotating bezel is fitted with an aluminium insert and operates sharply. The water-resistance is 200m, so that you’re good to take it out for a bit greater than a splash of rain.

The Asterix is powered by the automated Seiko NH35. This reasonably priced workhorse ticks at 21,600vph and delivers 41 hours of energy reserve. It shows the hours, minutes, hacking seconds, and the date. The accuracy is rated at -20/+40 seconds per day, however it’s normally properly inside these parameters in apply.

The Chronofixe Sous-Marine Asterix is offered on a black leather-based strap fitted with quick-release spring bars. Launched in a restricted version of 500 items, it retails for EUR 395 and is on the market to pre-order now.

For extra data and orders, please go to ChronofixeWatches.com.