Introducing Habring² and SJX Watches Chrono Felix Perpetual “Star”

Early this year, SJX and Habring released their second collaboration with Habring² for the Chrono-Felix Medicus, which seemed to be an overwhelming success with two variations. Now they're throwing things back to their first release, the Erwin "Star," with a new, more complicated base model. The new Habring² and SJX Watches Chrono Felix Perpetual "Star" uses a relatively new (for Habring) movement design of a monopusher chronograph and a Dubois-Depraz perpetual calendar module to make a watch that's still a great value for how complicated it is.

The watch is very obviously inspired by vintage "Galaxy" style watches, like the famous Rolex Stelline dials that fetch incredible prices. The watch uses a black glossy lacquer dial with matte black subdials (with a concentric snailed finish). The dial features eight applied gold-plated star indices, matching hands, and even a gold-plated moonphase to match the entire design. Various other indices (especially for the calendar) are also printed in gold. The case is made in stainless steel, 38.5mm by 13mm, with a mix of brushing and polishing. The triple-stepped bezel helps mask the calendar module while housing the adjustment pushers along the edge.

The manually wound movement runs at 4Hz and offers a 48-hour power reserve. The base is the Habring² A11 chronograph base, visible through a display caseback. The finishing of the levers (straight graining on the top and polishing on the bevels) was done in Germany by the independent watchmaker Pöhlmann-Bresan. You can also see that the watch is individually numbered (though the caseback says 20 in one photo, the watch is made in a total number of 30).

As mentioned, this limited edition is limited to 30 pieces and requires a 40% down payment to secure your order. Contact details are below if you wish to buy. The retail price is $28,500.

It's a great time to launch a Stelline-inspired calendar watch. Phillips is offering a fresh-to-market Rolex 6062 with star indices that is going to go for a ridiculous amount of money, but since when can't the design be more of a value proposition? I was pretty floored when Habring² launched their first QP chronograph back in 2022, and the demand was so overwhelming that they didn't even want to share a press release with me so I could cover it. The price was a bit lower back then, but today it doesn't seem unreasonable. It's still one of, if not the, most affordable ways to get this mix of complications (I can't think of a more affordable option), and for years it's been one of the combos on the horological Mount Rushmore, so to speak. The gold-on-black look is anything but subtle, but for those who love vintage watches, this is likely a hit.

Brand: Habring² and SJX Watches
Model: Chrono Felix Perpetual "Star"
Diameter: 38.5mm
Thickness: 13mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Colour: Two-tone black lacquer (glossy and matte)
Indexes: Applied and printed gold-toned
Lume: None
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap/Bracelet: Patina calfskin with stainless steel pin buckle

Calibre: Habring² A11CP
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, mono-pusher chronograph, perpetual calendar with moon phase
Power Reserve: 48
Winding: Manual
Frequency: 28,800 vph
Chronometer Certified: No
Additional Details: Steel chronograph components finished by Pöhlmann-Bresan

Price: $28,500 before taxes
Availability: Available directly from SJX: [email protected]; 40% down payment required, and delivery in January/February 2027
Limited Edition: 30 individually numbered pieces.

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