Mastering the Guiding Principles of History: The Fascinating Journey of Favre Leuba Chief Chronograph Watch

Taking custodianship of a 288-year old legacy is a daunting task, one that the Favre Leuba brand has impressively fulfilled. Its rebirth in 2024 witnessed a delicate balance between faithful recuperations and reimagined versions of historical favorites found in their colossal back catalog.

The modern Favre Leuba Chief Chronograph, inspired by a 1970s model, exemplifies this reinvigorated brand’s avant-garde offerings. It forms part of the larger Chief collection, inclusive of three-hand models and an exclusive tourbillon timepiece. The Chronograph showcases the brand’s uncanny ability to straddle history and the present, thus crafting highly desired timepieces.

The Chief Collection stands out owing to its organic, flowing tonneau case shape, rich textural dials, and the Chief Chronograph model, epitomizing a blend of functionality, and sophistication. The Chief Chronograph has an understated tonneau case, its sides gracefully curved from lug to lug, and offers a well-balanced presence on any wrist. Its crystalline sapphire and water resistance up to 100m, with a pull-out crown, enhances its practical appeal. The case boasts a polished element that contrasts with the brushed surfaces offering it a distinguished finesse.

The Chief Chronograph is available with a color-matched rubber strap with a polished ardillon buckle or an H-link stainless steel bracelet. Both adjustment mechanisms feature quick-release tabs and the steel bracelet is perfected with a butterfly clasp and finishing matching the casing. The finesse of the links ensures exemplary comfort around the wrist, enhancing the watch’s alluring appeal.