{"product_id":"favre-leuba-002010111308308-chief-chronograph","title":"Favre Leuba 00.20101.113.08.308 Chief Chronograph","description":"\u003cp\u003eFavre Leuba 00.20101.113.08.308 Chief Chronograph\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA modern take on the timeless elegance of the classic Favre Leuba from the 1970s\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen  Favre Leuba revived the Chief Chronograph in 2024, it set a new  benchmark in dial craftsmanship. Combining sunburst, brushed, and ribbed  textures calls for absolute precision, leaving only a handful of colors  capable of surviving the process with their brilliance intact. British  Racing Green rises to the challenge, bringing one of motorsport’s most  iconic hues to the wrist. Born in 1903 on Britain’s racing tracks, the  shade shifts with light, glowing bright forest under sunlight and  turning rich and moody in shadow. Designed for the modern man, it  carries the spirit of motorsport into a modern luxury chronograph,  blending heritage with contemporary presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStreamlined Proportions\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe  Chief Chronograph British Racing Green features a 41mm steel case with a  unique design. At only 14mm thickness, the timepiece strikes a perfect  balance between robustness and wearability, ensuring it becomes an  integral part of one's active lifestyle. Inspired by the glorious  history, this cushion-shaped case boasts a modern appeal because of its  contemporary proportions and the multifaceted design.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt features  multiple, brilliantly executed finishes such as vertical brushing,  polished sides and pushers that add a stunning contrast and highlight  the contours of the case. It exudes an understated allure creating a  subtle play of light, giving the watch a refined and versatile  character. It is topped by a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective  coating. The sapphire crystal caseback offers a view of the beautifully  decorated caliber and a water resistance of 100M.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePleasing Dial Aesthetics\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe  rich British Racing Green dial of the Chief Chronograph undergoes over  100 meticulous production steps. Its surface combines a sunray  circular-brushed base with contrasting sub-dials finished in fine  circular brushing. First introduced on Britain’s racing circuits in  1903, this storied shade transforms with the light, radiating a bright  forest green in sunlight and deepening to a rich, moody tone in shadow.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA  tachymeter scale along the internal rehaut underscores its sporting  pedigree, while a raised 3D monogram, multi-faceted hands, and applied  indices—treated with both brushing and sandblasting—lend architectural  depth to the dial. Completing the composition, the bi-compax sub-dials  provide clear legibility of elapsed minutes and seconds, ensuring  function matches form.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeamlessly Integrated Yet Interchangeable\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe  smooth rubber strap adds an elegant, sporty aesthetic to the watch. It  is seamlessly integrated into the case for a graceful presence on the  wrist. Designed to accompany you on all adventures, the strap is  equipped with an easy change mechanism and secures with a logo-detailed  pin buckle.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperior Driving Force\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned  and manufactured with Swiss craftsmanship, FLC02 is a self-winding  column-wheel chronograph caliber. A testament to unrivaled accuracy and  reliability, the movement is equipped with a column wheel chronograph.  It features a power reserve of 60 hours and delivers exceptional  precision, beating at a 4Hz frequency.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecorated Caliber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeticulously Finished\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe  watch offers a clear view of the immaculately decorated caliber through  the sapphire crystal caseback. It carries superlative finishing on all  the elements, meticulously executed with refined detail, such as Perlage  on the lower bridges, Côtes de Genève on the main plate, Soleillage on  the rotor, heat-treated blued screws, column wheel, and more.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRotor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustom Skeletonized Design\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe  4N rotor is skeletonized and custom-designed with Colimaçon \u0026amp;  Soleillage finishes. The Favre Leuba monogram is engraved as a medallion  along with the text ‘Swiss made since 1737’. Skeletonization of the  rotor is an extremely precise task with more implications than just  aesthetics.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColumn Wheel Supremacy\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe  movement features a column wheel mechanism to govern the chronograph  function, instead of the more common cam-activated chronograph. A column  wheel chronograph mechanism is considered to be superior, more precise  and a lot more difficult to manufacture.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlueing is a result of a  very precise heat treatment process which is used to increase the  hardness. This process also results in the part turning to a stunning  blue color. Even the slightest imperfection can result in an imperfect  and uneven blue finish. In that case, the watchmaker has to repolish and  clean the part in order to start afresh.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisibility Under All Conditions\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe  multi-finished and rhodium-plated hands and applied indexes are  equipped with a generous application of high-performance Super-Luminova  X1. It offers a highly effective glow in the dark that lasts for a  longer duration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Favre Leuba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47171316711595,"sku":"00.20101.113.08.308","price":5700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/2783\/3515\/files\/5138651878.jpg?v=1780532730","url":"https:\/\/www.exquisitetimepieces.com\/products\/favre-leuba-002010111308308-chief-chronograph","provider":"Exquisite Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}