Favre Leuba’s Sea Sky Chronograph epitomizes Swiss watchmaking at its best, with peerless precision and exceptional quality. This piece features a 40mm case in 316L stainless steel, finished with a juxtaposition of polished and brushed surfaces for that dashing elegance of rugged refinement.
Inside pulses the prestigious La Joux-Perret L112 automatic chronograph movement, offering an ample power reserve of 60 hours. Visible through a sapphire case back, the movement is lavishly decorated with impeccable finishes such as circular graining, Côtes de Genève stripes, and sunburst patterns. The gold-plated 4N oscillating weight displays the Favre Leuba hourglass emblem, engraved with ‘Swiss made since 1737,’ adding an extra touch of elegance to the exclusive provenance.
The Sea Sky Chronograph is topped with a double-domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating that makes the dial pop and ensures optimal readability in all conditions. The unidirectional rotating bezel, in black ceramic and engraved with countdown markers, provides practical functionality for precision enthusiasts.
Available with a black, blue, or sunburst brown dial, each model features three white counters, positioned at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. The watch’s classic appeal is further enhanced by the broad arrow-style hands and vintage-inspired indices.
The Sea Sky Chronograph’s proportions and design blend sportiness with casual chic, evoking the timeless elegance of 70s watches. Water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters, it comes with a leather pin buckle strap featuring a quick and convenient interchangeability system.
Advanced Features
The dial on the Sea Sky Chronograph includes a tachymeter scale for measuring velocity over a known distance (ideal for pilots, race car drivers, or those who need a quick fix on the average speed over a fixed distance) and a telemeter scale for calculating the distance to an event based on sound wave propagation (useful for military personnel, meteorologists, or anyone having to measure the progress of an approaching thunderstorm, for instance). Besides practical functionality, the scales add an aesthetic and technical dimension that appeals to discerning watch enthusiasts.
Tachymeter Scale
1. Start: As the object or vehicle starts moving, start the chronograph.
2. Stop: Stop the chronograph after the object or vehicle has traveled a known distance (1 km or 1 mile).
3. Check: Read the average speed directly on the tachymeter scale where the chronograph second hand has stopped.
For example, if a car travels one kilometer in 30 seconds, the second hand will stop at the 120 mark on the tachymeter scale, indicating an average speed of 120 km/h.
Telemeter Scale
1. Start: Start the chronograph when you see an event that produces sound (e.g., lightning, explosion).
2. Stop: Stop the chronograph when you hear the corresponding sound (e.g., thunder, noise of the explosion).
3. Check: Read the distance on the telemeter scale where the chronograph second hand has stopped.
For example, if you see lightning and hear thunder 9 seconds later, the second hand will stop at the 3 mark on the telemeter scale, indicating the storm is 3 kilometers away.
The Favre Leuba Sea Sky Chronograph combines the kind of practical functionality, design sophistication, and elegant sportiness that make it an irresistible choice for a watch.
Price Segment: Positioned at 3,950 CHF.
New Models: Three new references.
Exceptional Movement: Powering the collection is powered by Manufacture La Joux-Perret’s exquisitely finished L112 movement, crafted at their workshops in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
