Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. The Chronoswiss’ Skeleton Chronograph Returns as the Opus Dakar Sundown
A warm two-tone execution for the Chronoswiss' signature skeletonised chronograph inspired by the golden hour in the desert.
The Opus, one of the defining collections in the modern Chronoswiss catalogue, was originally introduced in 1995 as the world’s first serially produced skeletonised automatic chronograph. It remains a foundational part of the brand’s identity, continuing to evolve through colour, materials and finishing. Following last year’s titanium Opus Dakar with its desert-inspired palette, Chronoswiss now launches the Opus Dakar Sundown, replacing the lightweight case with a multi-part combination of stainless steel and 18k red gold.
The 41mm case, measuring 14.8mm thick, retains the unmistakable design established by founder Gerd-Rüdiger Lang more than three decades ago. The knurled bezel, oversized onion crown, pump-style chronograph pushers, and straight lugs, secured with the brand’s patented Autobloc system, remain signature Chronoswiss features. For this Dakar Sundown edition, the satin-brushed stainless steel case is fitted with an 18k red gold bezel, crown, pushers, and caseback ring, making this edition appear more luxurious than previous Dakar models. A curved sapphire crystal with a double-sided anti-reflective coating protects the dial; the sapphire caseback reveals the movement; and water resistance is 30m.
The dial of the Opus Dakar Sundown keeps the skeletonised display that has defined the Opus collection since its debut. Finished in brown CVD tones inspired by desert sand at dusk, it leaves the chronograph movement almost entirely exposed while maintaining good legibility through suspended registers and contrasting indications. The chronograph layout remains classical, with a 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock, a 12-hour totaliser at 6 o’clock, running seconds at 9 o’clock and a pointer date at 3 o’clock. Rhodium-plated Breguet-style Losange hands indicate the time.
Turning the watch over reveals the Chronoswiss calibre C.741S, a laboriously reworked automatic chronograph based on the ETA Valjoux 7750 movement. Skeletonised and decorated to the brand’s characteristic standards, the movement features galvanic black bridges with perlage, polished components and a skeletonised gold-plated rotor finished with Côtes de Genève. Beating at 28,800 vibrations/hour, it delivers a power reserve of approximately 46 hours.
The Opus Dakar Sundown is worn on a sand-coloured nubuck leather strap, closed with a pin buckle. It will be priced at CHF 26,500 or EUR 29,000. For more information, please visit chronoswiss.com.
