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Orologi Calamai · CR-42 Crono

Orologi Calamai CR-42 Crono

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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14.9mm
Lug-to-lug
47.5mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial color
Grey

Movement

Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Type
Automatic

ETA

The workhorse Swiss automatic chronograph, introduced in 1973 and now made by ETA, using a cam-actuated (coulisse) chronograph with the classic 12-6-9 tri-compax subdial layout and a day-date at 3. It beats at 28,800 vph with around 48 hours of power reserve and is used by brands from Tudor and Sinn to Hamilton and Oris.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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Market

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Owners widely praise the Orologi Calamai CR-42 CRONO's unique case material sourced from fighter jet turbines and its story-driven philosophy. Reviewers note good readability despite a busy dial, with the internal bezel adding functionality. However, community members critique the typography on the panda dial registers as too tall and bold, and the logo's scaling with excessive spacing. Some owners find the pusher and crown placement may not suit everyone. On balance, enthusiasts rate the Orologi Calamai CR-42 CRONO highly for its distinctive material sourcing and compelling brand narrative.

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