Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono Silver et Bleu 39,5mm - Specifications, Prices and Owners' Reviews

The Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono blue 39.5 mm marks an important step in the recent history of the French manufacture. Presented as the first chronograph from Manufacture Pequignet, this watch belongs to the Royale Paris collection with a clear ambition: to combine French elegance, watchmaking expertise from Morteau and the sporty spirit of a contemporary chronograph. With its silver dial, blue counters and 39.5 mm case, it offers a refined, dynamic and highly coherent interpretation of Pequignet’s identity.

This model, reference 9120313, is priced at €6,950 incl. tax and announced as available from late May 2026.

The Royale Paris Chrono blue 39.5 mm is rooted in a watchmaking tradition to which Pequignet pays tribute: the chronograph, a complication designed to measure short intervals of time. The French Maison recalls that this invention is historically linked to France in the early 19th century, giving this model a particularly symbolic dimension. For Pequignet, this is not merely about adding a sporty function to the Royale Paris collection; it is also about asserting a new stage in its positioning as a manufacture and as a true watchmaking engineer.

What are the characteristics of the Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono blue 39.5 mm?

Case of the Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono blue 39.5 mm

The case of the Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono blue 39.5 mm is made of 316L stainless steel with alternating polished and satin-brushed finishes. Its 39.5 mm diameter offers a strong balance between sporty presence and dressy elegance, while its 12.7 mm thickness remains controlled for an automatic chronograph. The watch retains the aesthetic features that define the Royale Paris collection, including the applied lugs and the concave gouge-shaped recess running around the dial. The domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal in glass box style reinforces the contemporary and refined character of the watch. The crown features the fleur-de-lys logo in relief, while the two polished pushers with concave tips further strengthen the technical identity of the model.

Silver dial and blue counters

The silver dial with blue counters gives the Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono a highly distinctive personality. Its strongly grained texture adds depth, while the two azurage counters structure the display with elegance. The small seconds counter sits at 3 o’clock, while the 30-minute chronograph counter is placed at 9 o’clock. This balanced layout maintains clear and harmonious readability. The rhodium-plated raised logo, bevelled indexes with polished and satin-brushed rhodium-plated surfaces, and the polished steel hour and minute hands with blue Super-LumiNova TC1 all enhance the perceived quality of the dial. The tachymeter scale positioned on the second outer gouge adds a sporty dimension while respecting the refined visual identity of the collection.

Movement and performance

The Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono blue 39.5 mm is powered by the Calibre Initial® Chronographe. To create this movement, Pequignet developed an evolution of its Calibre Initial® with new finishes and an architecture designed to keep the overall thickness under control. The display includes a central chronograph seconds hand for 60 seconds, a 30-minute counter at 9 o’clock and the small seconds at 3 o’clock. It is the fifth movement developed by the Maison, confirming Pequignet’s growing strength as a French manufacture capable of creating its own watchmaking solutions. The brand also states that all components are sourced within a radius of less than 80 km around the manufacture.

Chronograph and ergonomics

One of the most interesting technical details of this Royale Paris Chrono is its offset stem system. This construction allows the crown and chronograph pushers to be perfectly aligned, creating a particularly refined visual symmetry. The start/stop and reset pushers are well integrated into the case and contribute to the overall sense of control in the design. This attention to ergonomics and visual balance shows that Pequignet is not simply offering a functional chronograph, but a watch conceived as a whole, where each technical element also serves the model’s aesthetic coherence.

Bracelet and comfort

The Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono blue 39.5 mm is offered on a steel bracelet, fitted with a folding clasp that reinforces comfort and security on the wrist. Like the rest of the Royale Paris collection, this version features interchangeable straps, allowing the watch to adapt easily to different uses or styles. On steel, the watch takes on a confident sporty-chic character: it retains the elegance associated with Pequignet while expressing the more dynamic nature of the chronograph. The 20 mm lug width also reinforces the model’s potential versatility for owners who enjoy changing the look of their watch depending on the season or occasion.

Wearability and everyday use

With its 39.5 mm diameter, the Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono blue 39.5 mm retains very contemporary wearability. It offers real wrist presence without falling into the oversized proportions sometimes seen in chronographs. Its 5 ATM water resistance allows for confident everyday use, even though this remains primarily a sporty dress watch rather than an instrument intended for extreme environments. The contrast between the silver dial and blue counters adds freshness and distinction, while the case construction, glass box crystal and dial finishing give the whole watch a highly qualitative appearance. It is a watch that can accompany a professional outfit, an elegant silhouette or a more relaxed style, while expressing a strong French watchmaking personality.

Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono blue 39.5 mm: the manufacture’s first chronograph

With the Royale Paris Chrono blue 39.5 mm, Pequignet signs an important watch in its contemporary history. This first manufacture chronograph enriches the Royale Paris collection with a complication that is useful, sporty and symbolically strong. The Calibre Initial® Chronographe, the silver dial with blue counters, the 39.5 mm steel case and construction details such as the offset stem system and aligned pushers all reinforce the coherence of the project. This watch will appeal to enthusiasts looking for a high-end French chronograph that is elegant, technical and different from the more expected Swiss alternatives.

Conclusion

The Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono blue 39.5 mm is aimed at enthusiasts looking for a French mechanical chronograph that is refined, sporty and supported by a genuine manufacture identity. Thanks to its movement developed by Pequignet, its carefully worked dial, its balanced proportions and its strong connection to French watchmaking expertise, it stands out as a particularly compelling proposition in the world of contemporary chronographs.

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(Updated May 2026)