The NEW Heritage Chronograph
Complicated
And Surprisingly
Straightforward.

The Heritage Chronograph is the first complicated watch coming from Corniche with a
Hybrid movement from our friends at Seiko.

INTRODUCTION

As many elder siblings will attest to, the introduction of a new family member often comes with its complications. Our latest addition to the Heritage lineage is no exception. However, with the new Heritage Chronograph, things are complicated in the best of ways thanks to the addition of our first-ever complication: Seiko’s renowned VK64 Hybrid Movement. And as looks matter too, you’ll find a stunning Pitch Black dial and a perfectly sized 39mm case that together equal its intricate interior. Complicated yet surprisingly straightforward. Dare we say it’s the best of two worlds?

The Best of Two Worlds
Hybrid Chronograph Movement

Perfectly proportioned at 39mm, the new Heritage Chronograph comes in two variations.
Both sporting our signature Pitch Black ceramic dial. Inspired by the early days of racing, the new Heritage Chronograph is powered by an impressive engine of its own. In fact, the renowned VK64 Meca Quartz from Seiko is a so-called “hybrid movement” combining quartz technology with mechanical movements to form an engine that balances the advantages and disadvantages of each.

The movement is a hybrid of a quartz movement while the stop-watch functions are recorded by a mechanical module.

“The central chronograph hands tick five
times per second, just like movements of old.
We’d have it no other way.”

Whilst the timekeeping mechanism is essentially quartz, you’ll notice the “meca” part of the equation come into play every time you reset the chronograph. With components taken directly from Seiko's own in-house mechanical chronographs, the chronograph hands are disengaged from the quartz motor and are snapped back to zero, meaning you don't get that sweep back to zero that is representative for standard quartz chronos. Rather, you get a timepiece that combines the accuracy of quartz with the distinct look and feel of a mechanical chronograph. The central chronograph hands tick five times per second, just like movements of old.
We’d have it no other way.

With the Seiko VK64, timekeeping functions are controlled by a quartz movement while the stop-
watch functions of the chronograph are recorded by a mechanical module.

Race Cars & Watches
A Match Made in Heaven

Both running on complex mechanical engines that rely heavily on precision and accuracy, race cars and watches alike have been
intertwined throughout history.

Our Signature Box
Beautifully Wrapped Up

The new Heritage Chronograph is beautiful, and so is the packaging it arrives in. Every timepiece comes delivered in a stylish dark brown outer box, a stunning piano lacquered wooden box with beige interior, as well as your own owner’s manual and certificate.

All watches in the Heritage collection are fitted with sapphire crystals.

Our Signature Box
Beautifully Wrapped Up

The new Heritage Chronograph is beautiful, and so is the packaging it arrives in. Every timepiece comes delivered in a stylish dark brown outer box, a stunning piano lacquered wooden box with beige interior, as well as your own owner’s manual and certificate.

The History of the Chronograph

Created in 1816 for use with astrological equipment, the first modern chronograph could measure time accurate to 1/60th of a second – an unrivaled degree of precision at the time. Almost a hundred years later, the tachymeter was born. It was a complication that added a whole new level of functionality, allowing the wearer to calculate speed based on travel time (or vice versa). Suddenly, the chronograph had become an invaluable tool within aviation, naval operations, and submarine navigation.
Oh, and racing of course.

The Mediterranean Pine Tree
A Long Time Riviera Resident

Much like the Eiffel Tower epitomizes Paris, the iconic silhouette of pine trees is a classic along the rocky coasts of Southern France. We could think of no better motive for our case back.

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Pushing The Right Buttons
Measuring Average Speed On A Tachymeter Scale

Start the chronograph by pushing the pusher at 3-o’ clock as you pass your starting point. (for example, a mile marker on a race track)

Push it again when you pass the next mile marker.

The seconds hand will now be showing your average speed. (In this case 94 mph)

It’s All In The Details

Simple, eh? The thing to remember is your units of speed and distance have to match. If you measured your time over a mile, it gives you your speed in mph. The same is true for kilometres. The neat thing about the maths behind a tachymeter scale is that it works in exactly the same fashion no matter what you’re measuring.