Each Chronoswiss watch has something unique to offer. Whether you read an interview conducted with him, or just peruse the Chronoswiss website, you get a real sense of just how passionate Chronoswiss founder Gerd R. Lang is about mechanical watchmaking. After all, he was one of visionaries (back then the term would more likely have been “nutjob”) who continued to invest in the future of mechanical watches when most abandoned it in the face of the seemingly unstoppable quartz technology which appeared poised like a monstrous wave to utterly destroy traditional horology.

Picking a watch which really symbolizes everything this brand offers is really tough. The Delphis, with its stunning guilloched silver dial and jumping hour function. But, my own vote goes to the Pathos watch. Why? Well, Mr. Lang is well known for his passion and expertise with chronographs, and the split-second chronograph mechanism (what the Pathos has) represents its ultimate technical zenith. Then, add in the uniquely classic Chronoswiss case design with the onion-style crown, and the breathtakingly intricate skeleton work which reveals the complexity of the fascinating rattrapante mechanism. In total, the result is an eloquent summary of what makes Chronoswiss so special as a fine watchmaker.