111st Auction

2024/11/16

Lot 178

Cvstos
Challenge GT Sealiner Chrono Regatta

A large, heavy tonneau-shaped wrist chronograph with date and 48h power reserve indicator

estimated
9.50020.000 €
Price realized
-
specific features
Case
18 K rose gold, screwed on glazed blued steel back, screwed crown.
Dial
Skeletonised, luminous indexes, luminous hands.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.002
Diam.45 x 56 mm
Circa2015
Ctry.Switzerland


The Sealiner Challenge Regatta chronograph comes in a distinctive rose gold tonneau-shaped 45 mm case with eight titanium screws. A unique design feature are the lateral openings, which reveal the cutting-edge movement inside. The skeletonised dial with blue accents creates a three-dimensional effect. The watch also features a screwed crown with slip-proof rubber inlay, distinctive chronograph pushers and a leather strap with brushed rose gold pin clasp.


Cvstos was founded by Sassoun Sirmakes and Antonio Terranova in Switzerland in 2005. The son of Vartan Sirmakes, co-owner and director of the Franck Muller Watchland Group, Sassoun Sirmakes grew up in close contact with the world of luxury timepieces. He worked as engineer and designer for TAG Heuer and freelanced for other companies such as Breitling, Ebel or Zenith. Cvstos stand out for their cutting-edge design and the use of high-quality material, boldly combining them with the traditional values of Swiss watchmaking.