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Chronoswiss Orea wristwatch CH 1262

Partially verified

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.

Front view of the Chronoswiss Orea watch showing the Arabic numerals, enamel dial, and original strap.
Front view of the Chronoswiss Orea watch showing the Arabic numerals, enamel dial, and original strap. — Henry's Auktionshaus (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Chronoswiss
Reference
CH 1262
Catalogue / lot identifier
3302
Source-reported date
circa 2003
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “stainless steel/gold combined”
  • “fluted bezel, screwed down case back, jeweled crown”
  • “on both sides glazed”
  • “enamel dial with Roman hours, blued steel hands”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “rhodium plated lever movement, calibre C 121, 29 jewels”
  • “fausses cotes decoration, Glucydur-balance, flat hairspring, incablock shock-absorber”
  • “on both sides glazed”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Switzerland around 2003”
  • “original papers”
  • “condition 2, property of a collector”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific karat purity of the gold used in the bezel and crown assembly?
  • Does the 'condition 2' rating follow a specific grading scale used by the auction house?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Chronoswiss Orea wristwatch CH 1262
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ReferenceCH 1262“reference CH 1262”
MakerChronoswiss“CHRONOSWISS”
Datecirca 2003“around 2003”
MovementCalibre C 121, 29 jewels“calibre C 121, 29 jewels”
Case Diameterapprox. 36 mm“diameter approx. 36 mm”
Condition2“condition 2”

Visible details

  • Enamel dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial
  • Fluted gold-toned bezel
  • Jeweled crown with dark insert
  • Exhibition case back

Research qualifications

  • Condition 2 is an auction-provided rating rather than an independent assessment
  • Exact material composition of the gold-toned components is not specified beyond 'stainless steel/gold combined'

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

CHRONOSWISS rare gents wristwatch Orea CH 1262

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 82d610f7ac

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