Chronograph 1 MK.2
- Category
- Chronograph
- Case
- Steel
- Movement
- Self-winding mechanical Power reserve: 45 h, 28800 vph
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Date, Chronograph
- Size
- ø 38 mm
- Thickness
- 11.7 mm
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Reference
- KUR-C1M2
- Price
- 3,338 CHF
Description
The Chronograph 1 Mk.2 is a significant evolution of our first ever chronograph - incorporating its best design elements into our new Mk.2 chronograph case.
The Chronograph 1 Mk.2's rose gold main dial and black subdials lend an air of genteel refinement. Our unique thick box-sapphire glass allows for unique lightplay like never before - vibrant sophistication that shimmers in the light and a sense of sombre maturity in the shadows. The high reflectivity of the polished steel hands, markers and elements provide added depth and contrast even in low-light for better readability. For the first time in the chronograph range, a high-polish steel applique in arabic numerals is used at '12' in an art-deco font - signifying a new chapter in the design language and construction of the chronograph line-up.
The Mk.2 chronograph case attempts to overcome significant engineering challenges Hajime Asaoka faced in the construction of the Chronograph 1 - which leveraged the Seiko NE86 that was by itself a thick movement at 7.65mm - and takes in stride collector requests for a thinner case. With the new Mk.2 case, Hajime Asaoka overcame the limitations by incorporating a design technique from the 1930s to make the thickness of the movement imperceptible on the exterior. The Mk.2 is now a three-part case that has a much thinner visual profile, but is also built more robustly and allows for better repairability. In terms of comfort, the lugs shape and position have been newly adjusted to ensure the same comfortable fit as before.
Supplied by the brand to the GPHG for its entry.