Chronoswiss has brought natural stone into its Small Second collection with two limited editions that lean into colour, texture and individuality.
The new Small Second Jasper and Small Second Serpentine share the same architecture, but each dial gives the watch a very different temperament.
At a glance
- Chronoswiss has introduced two Small Second Stone Dial editions in jasper and serpentine.
- Both use 40mm cases, small seconds at 9 o’clock and the automatic Chronoswiss calibre C.6000.
- Each version is limited to 50 pieces, priced from £12,200 for Jasper and £17,900 for Serpentine.
Natural stone brings the dial to the foreground
The Jasper edition uses golden brown jasper from Idar-Oberstein in Germany, giving the dial a warm mineral depth with darker veins running through the surface.
It’s the quieter of the two, but not plain, with a shifting gradient that rewards a slower look.
The Serpentine edition moves in the opposite direction with a vivid green dial marked by varied tones and a scale-like texture.
That visual complexity is part of the appeal of stone dials, since no two cuts of mineral will read in exactly the same way.
A classical Small Second layout with Chronoswiss character
Both watches use leaf-shaped hour and minute hands filled with Super-LumiNova, a practical touch that keeps the ornate dial from becoming purely decorative.
The small seconds display sits at 9 o’clock and is finished with radial fluted guilloché, adding a crisp mechanical counterpoint to the organic dial material.
The stylised Arabic numerals bring a slightly exaggerated Breguet-like feel, which suits Chronoswiss’ taste for traditional watchmaking codes with a more expressive edge.
At 40mm wide and 11.5mm thick, these are on the larger side for dress-leaning watches, but that extra dial space makes sense when the main event is the stone itself.
The case execution differs between the two editions.
Jasper is housed in stainless steel, while Serpentine uses a bi-metal construction with a stainless steel case body and lugs, paired with an 18ct red gold bezel and crown.
The calibre C.6000 adds movement theatre
Inside both models is the Chronoswiss manufacture calibre C.6000, an automatic movement running at 28,800 vibrations per hour.
It offers a 55-hour power reserve and can be viewed through the exhibition caseback.
The movement is finished with an openworked tungsten rotor and arabesque Côtes de Genève, where the striping curves outward rather than running in conventional parallel lines.
That finishing feels well matched to the watches, since the dials are already built around natural pattern and motion.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Chronoswiss |
|---|---|
| Model | Small Second Stone Dial |
| References | CH-8023.2-STLS Jasper, CH-8022.2-STSE Serpentine |
| Case size | 40mm diameter, 11.5mm thickness |
| Case material | Stainless steel for Jasper, stainless steel with 18ct red gold bezel and crown for Serpentine |
| Dial | Jasper or serpentine natural stone |
| Movement | Chronoswiss manufacture calibre C.6000, automatic |
| Jewels | 25 |
| Frequency | 28,800 vph, 4 Hz |
| Power reserve | 55 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds |
| Water resistance | 30 metres, 3 bar |
| Strap | Brown calfskin leather for Jasper, green calfskin leather for Serpentine |
| Price | £12,200 for Jasper, £17,900 for Serpentine |
| Production | 50 pieces per version |
The Small Second Jasper and Serpentine work because they don’t treat stone as a novelty finish.
They fold it into a recognisably Chronoswiss mix of guilloché, coin-edge detailing, classical hands and visible movement finishing, making these limited editions a natural fit for collectors who want a dress watch with more mineral personality than restraint.
