
A modern take on the timeless elegance of the classic Favre Leuba from the 1970s



The New Chief Date Royal Purple, released in July 2025, carries forward the legacy of the classic Favre Leuba from the 1970s, as an elegant luxury sports watch which meticulously preserves and reinterprets vintage elements for a new, contemporary aesthetic. Designed for the urban man with a focus on style and wearability, the Favre Leuba Chief watches are defined by a unique case design and a powerful mechanism. It’s a versatile selection of timepieces that seamlessly adapt to today’s fast-paced lifestyle, looking equally at home in a corporate setting, a sports outing and everything in between.


Case
Streamlined Proportions
The Chief Date features a versatile 40mm steel case with a unique design. Slender with just 10.81mm thickness, the timepiece strikes a perfect balance between robustness and wearability, ensuring it becomes an integral part of one's everyday look. Inspired by the glorious history, this cushion-shaped case boasts a modern appeal because of its contemporary proportions and multifaceted design.
It features brilliantly executed circular and vertical brushing on the sides that add a beautiful contrast and highlight the contours of the case. It exudes an understated allure creating a subtle play of light, giving the watch a refined character. It is topped by a curved sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating. The sapphire crystal caseback offers a view of the beautifully decorated caliber and a water resistance of 100M.

Dial
Radiating Energy From Every Angle: Royal Purple Dial
The Chief Date takes a bold new turn with the Royal Purple dial. Drenched in a vivid purple hue, this statement dial is a visual declaration of individuality, crafted not to conform but to distinguish. Favre Leuba’s signature high-relief hourglass motif anchors the design, while a sunburst finish catches the light, giving the dial remarkable depth and dimension.
Adding to this visual symphony is the exquisitely applied Favre Leuba monogram. Further, rhodium-plated hands sweep gracefully across the dial, enhanced by SuperLuminova® C1 X1 for legibility. At 3 o’clock, a finely framed date aperture offers crisp functionality.

Bracelet
Seamlessly Integrated Yet Interchangeable
The smooth rubber strap adds an elegant, sporty aesthetic to the watch. It is seamlessly integrated into the case for a graceful presence on the wrist. Designed to accompany you on all adventures, the strap is equipped with an easy change mechanism and secures with a logo-detailed pin buckle.

Movement
Superior Driving Force
Designed and manufactured with high Swiss craftsmanship, FLD03 is a self-winding caliber. A testament to unrivaled accuracy and reliability, the movement is equipped with a date complication. It features a power reserve of 68 hours and delivers exceptional precision, beating at a 4Hz frequency.

Decorated Caliber
Meticulously Finished
The watch offers a clear view of the immaculately decorated caliber through the sapphire crystal caseback. It carries superlative finishing on all the elements, meticulously executed with refined details, such as Cotes de Geneve on the main plate, Soleillage finishing on the rotor, heat-treated blued crews and more.

Rotor
Custom Skeletonized Design
The 4N PVD rotor is skeletonized and custom-designed with Colimmacon & Soleillage finishes. The Favre Leuba monogram is engraved as a medallion. Skeletonization of the rotor is an extremely precise task with more implications than just aesthetics.

Lume
Visibility Under All Conditions
The multi-finished and rhodium-plated hands and applied indexes are equipped with a generous application of high-performance SuperLuminova X1 in blue. It offers a highly effective glow in the dark and lasts for longer durations.

Specifications
- Case
- Dial
- Movement
- Strap/Bracelet
- Case Size 40 mm
- Material Steel
- Case Shape Cushion
- Case Thickness 10.81 mm
- Lug Width 22 mm
- Crystal Sapphire Crystal
- Case Back See-through Case Back
- Water Resistance 100M
- Dial Color Royal Purple
- Luminosity On Hands & Hour Makers
- Caliber FLD03
- Movement Automatic
- Functions Date
- Jewels 24
- Power Reserve Approx. 68 hours
- Frequency 28800 bph
- Material Rubber
- Strap Color Purple
- Clasp Type Pin Buckle
- Interchangeable Yes