The Jean‑Marc Fleury FXR‑4 Chronograph in anthracite—an inaugural statement limited to just 11 pieces that distills three decades of uncompromising, hand‑finished Swiss watchmaking into a contemporary, purpose‑built chronograph. Made within Fleury Manufacture, components are produced in‑house and finished entirely by hand, honoring traditional codes while rejecting industrial anonymity.

At its heart, the hand‑wound calibre FM04 reinterprets the legendary Lemania 2310 architecture after five years of development. This integrated column‑wheel chronograph with horizontal clutch delivers crisp actuation and balanced torque, while finishing details—mirror‑polished levers, sharp interior anglage, and contrasting textures—announce artisanal pedigree. Beyond elapsed time, the movement integrates a discreet date and a day/night indicator (adjusted via a corrector at 8 o’clock), runs at 3 Hz (21,600 vph), and stores 60 hours of power in total. Through the sapphire back, the 255‑component mechanism reveals a refined palette: matte‑black NAC treatments, perlage, anthracite satin‑finished German silver, bronze‑toned wheels, and polished steel architecture.

The 40 mm case, hewn from high‑quality recycled stainless steel, measures 12.8 mm thick and is water‑resistant to 30 meters. Box‑shaped sapphire crystals with anti‑reflective coating front and back provide unobstructed views. A fabric strap with a polished steel pin buckle completes the package, emphasizing the watch’s modern, utilitarian elegance.

The black (anthracite) dial is a masterclass in subtle contrast. A horizontally satin‑brushed brass base sets a deep, technical tone, while circular satin‑brushed registers, framed by steel rings, add depth and legibility. Applied hour markers in black‑polished steel and rounded hour‑minute hands deliver crisp reading; the small‑seconds hand is softly satin‑brushed, and a black‑polished pointer tracks the date on a restrained peripheral scale. Vivid red lacquered chronograph hands provide a precise visual cue and a touch of motorsport urgency without disturbing the dial’s monochrome harmony.

In its black‑dial guise, the FXR‑4 reads as stealthy, architectural, and profoundly crafted—a chronograph for purists who value provenance and performance in equal measure. Limited to 11 pieces, it stands as a rare fusion of heritage mechanics and modern integrity.