Celebrating a century of precision and elegance, Delma introduces the Heritage Chronograph 100 Years Limited Edition. This timepiece follows the success of the sold-out stainless steel Bicompax Heritage Chronograph. The watch is limited to 100 pieces and priced at US$3100.
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Delma The Heritage Chronograph 100 Years Limited Edition
The Heritage Chronograph is a sporty yet elegant tribute to the brand’s watchmaking journey that began in 1946. It features a ETA 7750 Valjoux movement and chronograph elements like the Tachymeter and Telemeter, which have been thoughtfully enlarged and accented with red to enhance legibility. The watch uses vintage-inspired cathedral-shaped hands and applied Arabic numerals, all appointed with SuperLuminova C3.
The rhodium-plated movement, decorated with perlage and blued screws, features a custom DELMA rotor with Côte de Genève, visible through the exhibition case back. The black Italian leather strap with red stitching adds a dynamic and sporty look, while the scratch-resistant domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating ensures durability.
The watch is water-resistant up to 100 meters, with a stainless steel case, measuring 43 mm in diameter and 15.7 mm in height. Considering the size and thickness, the watch will be more suited for larger wrists. It may be on the thicker side as a daily watch, and alternative handwinding chronograph movements maybe a good future iteration for subsequent models in exchange for a slimmer case.
Press Release
The Heritage Chronograph 100 Years Limited Edition
Chronographs hold a prominent place in DELMA’s history, beginning with the release of their first example in 1946, which established a dedication to sports timepieces. Over the following decades, DELMA excelled in this category, creating specialized models for diving, racing, travel, and sophisticated refinement, consistently blending style with robust performance.
The new tricompax Heritage Chronograph 100 Years LE is a sporty adaption of its early predecessors based on the ETA 7750 movement. Original features such as the Tachymeter, Telemeter and Arabic numerals are enlarged and invigorated with red accents to enhance style and distinctiveness. The vintage inspired cathedral shaped hands and applied Arabic numerals are appointed with SuperLuminova C3 for legibility in all conditions. The date is accompanied by a day tracker for ultimate convenience and punctuality.
The mesmerizing rhodium-plated movement, adorned with perlage and blued screws features a DELMA custom rotor with Côte de Genève which can be admired through the exhibition case back. The smooth Italian leather strap, accentuated with coordinating red stitching, further enhances this dynamic classic. With water resistance up to 100 meters and a scratch-resistant domed sapphire crystal, the new Heritage Chronograph is a stylish and practical companion for any occasion. Limited to 100 pieces, it exudes a century of Swiss Made craftmanship.
Technical Specifications
Price: Automatic CHF 2550 / USD 3100 / EUR 2900
Case
Stainless steel 316L with polished surfaces, diameter 43 mm, height 15.7 mm, lug-to-lug size 51 mm, water resistant to 10 ATM (100 meters); domed sapphire crystal with AR coating
Dial & hands
Sunray-brushed black dial with three circular guilloche-pattern counters, Tachymeter and Telemeter. Applied Arabic numerals, palladium-nickel plated hour and minute hands with SuperLuminova C3. Day and date window at 3 o’clock
Movement
Automatic ETA Valjoux 7750 movement: rhodium-plated, perlage and blued screws with Cotes de Genève and DELMA custom rotor, self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, frequency 28’800, 25 jewels, power reserve of 48 hours,
central hour, minute, seconds hands and date at 3 o’clock
Bracelet
Hand-made black Italian leather strap with red stitching and stainless-steel folding clasp with pushers
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