Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph

A NOD TO THE PAST, EMBRACING THE PRESENT

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 calibers were manufactured.

Far from being a reproduction of the original model, this nod to the past harmoniously blends retro inspiration and modern ingenuity. It captures the essence of classic charm, reimagined for today. Upholding Cimier’s legacy of offering great value, the Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph maintains a fair price.

UNIQUE DIAL LAYOUT

The dial of the Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph 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 center 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 a sunray brushed dark blue color. As with the facetted hands, the voluminous markers are made of Super-Luminova® that is meticulously hand-applied.

BESPOKE MOVEMENT

The Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph is powered by the automatic caliber 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.

BARREL-SHAPED CASE

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, providing owners with peace of mind.

QUICK RELEASE BRACELET

The stainless-steel bracelet features a quick release mechanism that allows users to change bracelets within seconds. The watch is secured to the wrist by a safety folding clasp.