The new Cimier 711 Heritage chronograph is a nod to the past that embraces the present. With roots going back to 1924, Cimier watches have always embodied the spirit of sharing and democratising the passion for fine mechanical timepieces. The brand releases the new Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph to celebrate its 100-year heritage in Swiss watchmaking
The Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph is inspired by one of the brand’s most iconic watches, known as the “Cimier Sport”. This simplified take on the chronograph only allowed users to measure short-time intervals by starting and stopping the independent central second hand. The demand for affordable chronograph-style watches made this smart technical solution a huge commercial success: over 20 million of these legendary calibres were manufactured.
Far from being a reproduction of the original model, this nod to the past harmoniously blends retro inspiration and modern ingenuity. The dial of the timepiece stands out with the unusual layout of the 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph counters at 11- and 7 o’clock. Typical of a 1960s “Cimier Sport”, a telemetric scale is also placed on the outer edge of the dial and a tachymetric scale is coiled at the centre to bring an additional vintage touch. The first allows users to measure distance based on the time it takes for sound to travel and the second is to measure speed based on time and distance.
The dial is made of two plates and comes in three different colours: sunray-brushed British green for the limited 100-piece Cimier 100th anniversary edition, sunray-brushed dark blue, and sand-blasted “panda” for the non-limited versions. The voluminous markers are made of Super-Luminova that is meticulously hand-applied. As with the faceted hands, C1 X1 grade Super-Luminova is used for optimal readability in all conditions. The watch features an ergonomic 39.5mm barrel-shaped case with a flat brushed surface and polished bevels framing a round dial opening. The large crown operates easily and is flanked by a pair of pump-style pushers delivering plenty of personality. With usability in mind, the watch offers a water resistance rating of 10 ATM / 100 meters.
The watch is powered by the automatic calibre CIM 100. Based on the tried-and-tested Valjoux 7750, it incorporates a bespoke module to allow for this unique “7-11” chronograph counter positioning. Visible via the exhibition case back, the winding rotor is engraved with a vintage version of the Cimier logo. Running at 4 HZ, it offers a power reserve of 48 hours. Different bracelet and strap options are available.
