Description: CHRONOSWISS OPUS SKELETON NEW UNWORN ALL BOXES & PAPERS CH 7523 S - CHRONO NWT Famous for being the 1996 German Watch of the Year Learn More: This is a new. never worn, Chronoswiss Opus Skeleton Chronograph Ref. # CH7523 SThis watch was purchased by a very important collector in approximately 1995In 1996, it was the German wristwatch of the yearIn case you are unfamiliar with this watch, it is an automatic (selfwind) 3 register chronograph with a calendarChronoswiss watches are legendary handmade German complicated watches. EVERYTHING about this example is perfect! From the hand cut skeleton movement and dial to the execution of the case, leather strap with signed buckle, and the two sapphires that allow a view right through the watch. The dial side sapphire is treated with anti-reflective coating. The lugs of the watch are still coated with the blue protective coating applied at the factory. There is not a scratch or scuff or mark of any kind on this watch. It has not been refinished or restored.It is in the same condition as it was when arrived in the mid-1990's and was "stored" under the bed in its original box in its original Chronoswiss plastic bag, all which was inside of a green outer box. All tags, papers, both boxes, are included in this sale. It is all in the box as it was 27 years ago, when it arrived.The steel case is 38.5mm in diameter.It has the distinctive pushers, crown, and coin edge front and rear bezelsCurrently, when you wear the Chronoswiss Opus Skeleton, everyone who knows anything about luxury watches, knows what you are wearing.This Opus reference CH 7523 S is like it has been in a time capsule.When it arrives to you, we will include three pages of advertising from (now) vintage watch magazines.According to the German creator of this watch, and we quote, "My watches are a hundred years behind the times." What he means to say by this, is that his watches are, to the best of his opinion, at the standards of technical perfection and precision.Mr. Lang also wrote a book called, "The Fascination of Mechanics". Regarding this particular watch, which is caliber 741, is absolutely flawless! And yet, because it is mechanical, this will one of the watches that will be able to be passed on to many generations. So, treat yourself today while this very rare find is available. Mr. Gerd-R. Lang passed away in March of 2023 in Bavaria. Mr. Lang was considered a visionary regarding the renaissance of very fine mechanical watches. He was a master watchmaker and will always be remembered that way.We think you will agree that our Buy It Now price is very low for a brand new never worn in the boxes with original papers, specimen of some of Germany's finest watchworks.Chronoswiss was founded in Munich in 1982. This watch in this sale is truly a time capsuled piece of world history as it regards high luxury watchmaking. Please look at our very in depth photosInternational Shipping is Available Through eBayThis watch is from a very large collection that was amassed between the late 1980's and the mid 2000's. BID WITH CONFIDENCE - CHECK OUR FEEDBACK
Price: 7898 USD
Location: Toledo, Ohio
End Time: 2023-12-09T18:09:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 59 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Bezel Color: Silver
Movement: Caliber 741S Automatic
With Papers: Yes
Year Manufactured: 199?
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Chronoswiss
Department: Men
Type: Wristwatch
Band Color: Black
Band Material: Leather
Customized: No
Dial Color: skeleton
Model: Opus SKeleton
With Original Box/Packaging: Yes
Case Size: 38 mm
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany