Introducing the Habring² x SJX Chrono Felix Perpetual Star: A Celestial Collaboration in Horology

Experience the Fusion of Artistry and Precision: The Habring² x SJX Chrono Felix Perpetual Star

A Legacy of Collaboration and Innovation

The esteemed Singaporean watch magazine SJX, led by journalist Su Jiaxian, has once again partnered with the Austrian independent watchmaker Habring² to introduce a remarkable collaborative timepiece. This new limited edition marks the culmination of a planned trilogy, skillfully integrating the celestial theme of the Erwin "Star" with the monopusher design characteristic of the Chrono-Felix "Medicus." This iteration elevates the complexity by incorporating a perpetual calendar into Habring's monopusher chronograph, drawing inspiration from the Chrono Felix Perpetual base model.

Crafting the Celestial Timepiece: Design and Dimensions

Building upon a well-established foundation, the SJX team has infused the Chrono Felix Perpetual "Star" with a deeply personal design aesthetic, maintaining continuity with the initial piece of the trilogy, the Erwin "Star." This watch utilizes the Chrono Felix Perpetual as its core, a sophisticated evolution of the classic monopusher Chrono Felix. Encased in stainless steel with a meticulous blend of brushed and polished finishes, the watch measures a harmonious 38.5mm in diameter and a balanced 13mm in height, which is notably well-proportioned for a perpetual calendar chronograph. The increased thickness required by the perpetual calendar module is ingeniously concealed by a triple-stepped bezel, which also discreetly integrates the recessed pushers for calendar adjustments—a clever compromise in module-based construction.

Dial Aesthetics: Where Stars Align

The dial of this timepiece is where the distinctive SJX influence truly shines. Opting for a classic and captivating gilt-style appearance, the design features a lustrous glossy black lacquered base. Gold-plated accents adorn every element of the dial, including markers, hands, and tracks. Even the moon phase disc, traditionally in dark blue, is gold-plated to perfectly complement the star-shaped indices and features a frosted moon motif. The slightly recessed sub-dials provide an elegant contrast with their matte finish and concentric patterns, adding depth to the overall composition. A central highlight is the arrangement of eight golden, applied stars serving as hour markers, reminiscent of the iconic Rolex ref. 6088 Galaxy. This detail imbues the dial with a unique and bold character, despite being densely packed with indications: moon phase and 30-minute chronograph counter at 12 o'clock, date at 9 o'clock, day of the week at 3 o'clock, and month and leap year at 6 o'clock, alongside central leaf-shaped hands for hours and minutes, and the chronograph's central seconds hand.

The Heart of Precision: Movement and Mechanics

Powering this intricate watch is the calibre A11CP, which ingeniously combines Habring²'s A11 chronograph base with a Dubois-Depraz perpetual calendar module. This module has been specially modified to align with the monopusher configuration of the base movement and to minimize the number of separate calendar correctors; the crown now manages the adjustment of the day of the week. The base movement itself is a fascinating advancement, representing a significant evolution of the Valjoux 7750. A majority of its components have been enhanced and are now manufactured either in-house or by specialized independent suppliers. This results in a movement engineered for exceptional robustness, ease of maintenance, and superior mechanical and visual quality compared to its Valjoux predecessor. Operating at a frequency of 4Hz, the movement provides a 48-hour power reserve when fully wound. The aesthetic refinement is further highlighted by the decoration, which includes steel chronograph levers meticulously finished by German independent watchmaker Pöhlmann-Bresan, offering a far more appealing visual than the standard 7750.

Exclusivity and Availability

The Habring² x SJX Chrono Felix Perpetual Star is presented on a patinated brown calfskin strap, secured with a star-decorated pin buckle. This exclusive timepiece is limited to just 30 units, each individually numbered on the caseback, and will be made available directly through SJX. Priced at USD 28,500 before taxes, an initial deposit of 40% is required upon order, with deliveries scheduled for January and February 2027, based on the sequence of order placement.