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Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6042)
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Cronos · Cronos 36mm

Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6042)

Ref. 克诺时-L6042-Miyota90S5机芯-黑色-钢带 · Field

$279In stock
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Case

Diameter
36mm
Thickness
10.85mm
Lug-to-lug
43.4mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
316L stainless steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Dial colour
Enamel

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 90S5
Type
Automatic
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Time only

Miyota

Miyota's open-heart variant of the 9015 platform, featuring a skeletonized dial-side plate that exposes the balance wheel through a cutout in the dial. Shares the same reliable 28,800 vph architecture and 42-hour power reserve as the standard 9015. Popular among microbrands offering open-heart designs at accessible price points without resorting to Chinese movements.

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The Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6042) (ref. 克诺时-L6042-Miyota90S5机芯-黑色-钢带) is an automatic field watch, with a 36mm 316l stainless steel case, 10.85mm thick, powered by the Miyota 90S5 movement. Water resistance is rated to 100m. Manufacturer MSRP is $279. The dial color is enamel.

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