Description
Habring² Chrono Felix Perpetual – Blue
The Habring² Chrono Felix Perpetual – Blue brings together two of watchmaking’s most admired complications in a remarkably compact design. Combining a monopusher chronograph with a perpetual calendar, this sophisticated timepiece is housed in a 38.5mm stainless steel case. Created by independent Austrian watchmakers Maria and Richard Habring, it demonstrates how exceptional mechanical complexity can coexist with understated proportions and everyday practicality.
Described by its creators as the “King of all Chrono Felixes”, the Chrono Felix Perpetual takes inspiration from the larger Perpetual Doppel while adopting a more restrained approach. By replacing the split-seconds chronograph with a conventional monopusher mechanism, Habring² has achieved a slimmer, more wearable design without sacrificing the perpetual calendar complication. The stepped bezel provides a subtle reference to vintage chronographs, complementing the watch’s traditional styling and timeless proportions.
The blue galvanised dial introduces a beautiful combination of rich colour and classical detailing. Silver Breguet-style numerals and matching hands provide an elegant contrast against the blue surface, while the carefully arranged calendar indications maintain a balanced and remarkably legible appearance. A distinctive moon-phase display at 12 o’clock incorporates the chronograph’s 30-minute counter, bringing together two separate functions without overwhelming the dial. Recessed registers and refined printing complete a design that rewards closer inspection.
Powering the watch is the manually wound Habring² calibre A11CP, developed around the manufacturer’s own chronograph architecture and enhanced by a perpetual calendar module from renowned Swiss complications specialist Dubois-Dépraz. This carefully integrated combination provides indications for the day, date, month, leap year and moon phase, alongside the chronograph functionality. Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, the 21-jewel movement offers approximately 48 hours of power reserve and incorporates a Carl Haas balance spring, tangential screw fine adjustment and KIF shock protection.
The movement also reflects Habring²’s dedication to traditional finishing and practical engineering. Polished bevels, decorative graining and perlage demonstrate the attention given to individual components, with the craftsmanship visible through the sapphire crystal caseback. Calendar adjustments are handled through three discreet case correctors, while the weekday can be advanced using the hands. This considered arrangement allows the watch to retain its compact dimensions and uncomplicated external appearance.
Completing the Chrono Felix Perpetual is a three-part stainless steel case measuring 38.5mm in diameter and approximately 12mm in height. A domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides protects the dial, while the double-sealed crown and 30-metre water resistance contribute to its practical construction. Individually numbered between the lugs at 6 o’clock, the Chrono Felix Perpetual – Blue represents a particularly compelling expression of independent Austrian watchmaking, combining exceptional mechanical substance with beautifully restrained design.
Technical Specifications
General
- Brand: Habring²
- Model: Chrono Felix Perpetual – Blue
- Reference: CFP02
- Manufacture: Austria
- Movement: Manual winding
Movement
- Calibre: Habring² A11CP
- Base movement: Habring² chronograph calibre
- Calendar module: Dubois-Dépraz perpetual calendar module
- Movement diameter: 30mm
- Movement height: 7.3mm
- Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz)
- Power reserve: Approximately 48 hours
- Jewels: 21
- Fine adjustment via tangential screw
- Anti-magnetic escapement with Carl Haas balance spring in chronometer quality
- KIF shock protection according to DIN and NIHS standards
- Hand-finished components with polished bevels, decorative graining and perlage
Functions and Complications
- Hours and minutes
- Monopusher chronograph
- 30-minute chronograph counter at 12 o’clock
- Perpetual calendar
- Day of the week indication
- Date indication
- Month indication
- Leap year indication
- Moon-phase display
- Three calendar correction pushers
Case
- Material: Stainless steel
- Construction: Three-part case
- Diameter: 38.5mm
- Height: Approximately 12mm
- Bezel: Vintage-inspired stepped design
- Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
- Caseback: Sapphire crystal exhibition caseback
- Crown: Solid stainless steel, double-sealed
- Water resistance: 30 metres (3 bar)
- Individual consecutive serial number engraved between the lugs at 6 o’clock
Dial and Hands
- Dial colour: Blue
- Dial material: Galvanised metal
- Numerals: Silver Breguet-style numerals
- Hands: Silver Breguet-style hands
- Recessed register
- Moon-phase display with integrated chronograph minute counter at 12 o’clock
- Multiple calendar indications arranged for balanced readability
