If you’re a fan of both Swiss craftsmanship and French flair, prepare your wrist for something special. Lebois & Co is rolling back the years with their latest release – the Heritage Chronograph Linéaire. This isn’t just any re-release; it’s a nostalgia-infused nod to a rare 1950s chronograph, with some modern twists that’ll make you say “oui” more times than you admit in a week.
The Heritage Chronograph Linéaire dons a champagne dial with vertical brushing, featuring lumed blue syringe hands and numerals that glow warmly thanks to modern Super-LumiNova. Gone are the days of potentially hazardous radium, so no risk in giving that glow-in-the-dark look to your neighbor’s cat during your midnight stroll.
This refined timepiece is not just a pretty face. Nestled within its 39 mm × 10.5 mm polished stainless steel case is the Swiss-made LC-450 hand-wound movement. The craftsmanship gives you a robust 60-hour power reserve and beeps along at 28,800 vibrations per hour – all observable through its see-through caseback, so your inner gaze can wander as much as your mind.
The fun continues with a tachymeter scale and a 30-minute counter, crucial for timing long-distance calls – an amusing historical quirk that’s almost cute in 2025. Two versions are on the table: one with a brushed champagne-silver dial paired with gold-toned numerals, and a bolder blue version for those who like to live life in technicolor.
The Heritage Chronograph Linéaire isn’t just a nod to history but a tick-tock-tastic way to own a piece of it. Keep your eyes peeled on December 15 when registration opens, and if you’re quick, you might just get your hands (and wrist) on one by spring 2026. At EUR 3,300 including VAT, it’s not breaking the bank – and it’s a small price to pay for a piece of mid-century elegance with a modern charm.
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