Chronoswiss captures the closing minutes of a desert day with the Opus Dakar Sundown, a new interpretation of the Opus Dakar that translates the golden hour into stainless steel and 18ct red gold. The two metals meet in a warm two tone composition that recalls the last light moving across the dunes, adding a new chapter to a collection that has carried the bold spirit of Chronoswiss for more than three decades.
The 41mm case brings the two materials together, the warm glow of red gold flowing into the robust steel construction. Inside beats the Chronoswiss Manufacture Caliber C.741S, a fully skeletonized chronograph movement that turns every measurement of time into a visual event. The central chronograph seconds hand works alongside a 30 minute counter at 12 o’clock and a 12 hour counter at 6 o’clock, while a running small seconds at 9 o’clock keeps a steady pulse and a discreet date window at 3 o’clock adds everyday practicality. A sand colored nubuck leather strap completes the watch, echoing sunlit dunes, weathered terrain and the horizon at dusk.
The dial draws on the rich palette of the desert, where warm brown tones and modern CVD technology frame the open architecture of the movement. Every bridge, wheel and component remains in view, offering a dynamic look into the heart of mechanical watchmaking while delivering the performance and reliability collectors expect from Chronoswiss. Inspired by adventure and shaped by craftsmanship, the Opus Dakar Sundown celebrates one of nature’s most spectacular moments.