Daniel Jean Richard - Chronoscope - No reserve price - Men - 2010-2020

Daniel Jean Richard Chronoscope – Automatic Chronograph – Black Dial – 43 mm

A distinctive Swiss automatic chronograph with a confident sporting character, this Daniel Jean Richard Chronoscope combines a substantial stainless-steel case with a striking black dial enhanced by yellow accents. Its three-register chronograph display, rotating inner bezel and perforated leather strap create an appealing balance of mechanical sophistication and purposeful design.

Technical Details

Brand: Daniel Jean Richard

Model: Chronoscope

Case: Stainless steel

Diameter: 43 mm, excluding the crown

Crystal: Sapphire

Dial: Black dial with contrasting yellow details, luminous hour markers and a prominent Arabic numeral at 12 o’clock

Hands: Luminous hour and minute hands with a yellow-tipped central chronograph seconds hand

Movement: Swiss automatic mechanical movement

Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds and chronograph

Chronograph: Three-register layout with counters positioned at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock

Bezel: Rotating inner bezel with a graduated scale and triangular reference marker

Case back: Solid stainless-steel back secured by screws

Water resistance: Not tested

Strap: Generic black leather strap with perforated detailing and contrasting stitching

Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 21 cm

Accessories: Supplied with a generic presentation box

Condition Report

Grade B+ – Very good condition, with some fine traces of normal wear.

The stainless-steel case and case back show fine surface scratches and light traces consistent with normal use. The black dial, contrasting yellow details and chronograph counters retain an attractive and clearly defined appearance. The generic leather strap complements the watch’s sporting character. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.

The watch’s water resistance has not been tested. Contact with water should therefore be avoided unless the watch is professionally pressure-tested and resealed.

Story & Heritage

The Daniel Jean Richard name pays tribute to a pioneering figure in the development of Swiss watchmaking. Associated with the watchmaking traditions of the Swiss Jura, Daniel JeanRichard helped establish the foundations of a craft that would become synonymous with Switzerland’s identity.

This Chronoscope expresses that mechanical spirit through a bold, sporting design. Its black dial provides a dramatic background for the yellow accents, while the three chronograph counters give the display the purposeful appearance of a precision instrument. The prominent numeral at 12 o’clock and luminous hands bring clarity and character to the composition.

The rotating inner bezel adds another distinctive element, placing its graduated scale beneath the sapphire crystal and preserving the clean outline of the steel case. Paired with a perforated black leather strap, the watch evokes the visual language of classic driving instruments and sporting chronographs.

Within its generous 43 mm case, the automatic movement brings the enduring appeal of a watch powered by its wearer’s motion. Combining Swiss mechanical character, expressive dial detailing and a strong presence on the wrist, this Daniel Jean Richard Chronoscope is an attractive choice for collectors who appreciate a chronograph with individuality.

Internal Reference Number - CAT 01