G3SG1 | Chronos (Factory New)

The G3SG1 | Chronos (Factory New) is a Restricted autosniper skin printed with watch mechanisms in psychedelic colors and finished with heat-transfer decals. Factory New is the top grade, showing the intricate clockwork artwork at its most vivid before any wear touches it.

Design

A hydrographic of watch mechanisms in psychedelic colors covers the rifle, accented with heat-transfer decals for a busy, surreal clockwork look far removed from standard camo. It's a Valve-made finish, carrying the fitting in-game line "In time, all things are possible."

G3SG1 | Chronos (Factory New) Float and Wear

Float runs from 0.00 to 0.40 on this finish, and Factory New sits at the tight bottom of that band. Here the psychedelic colors read at full saturation and the watch-mechanism detail stays sharp, with no scratching to interrupt the clockwork. For anyone who wants the artwork shown exactly as intended, this is the grade to reach for.

G3SG1 | Chronos Rarity

Rarity: Restricted — the purple tier, sitting above Mil-Spec in the standard weapon grades. It's a genuinely uncommon grade, which suits a finish this detailed.

G3SG1 | Chronos Case and Collection

This finish is part of The Gods and Monsters Collection, introduced with Operation Bloodhound in May 2015. The collection isn't tied to a weapon case, so copies arrive as collection drops or through trade-ups rather than being unboxed, which keeps supply of the Restricted tier tight.

G3SG1 | Chronos Patterns

The design is fixed — the paint seed doesn't shift where the watch mechanisms or the decals land, so every copy carries the clockwork artwork the same way. There's no "best pattern" or blue-gem seed to hunt; only wear and float separate copies.

StatTrak & Souvenir

This finish exists as a regular version only. There's no StatTrak edition, since it comes from The Gods and Monsters Collection rather than a case that offers the counter, and no Souvenir version either — Souvenir weapons are produced only through Major-tournament packages, and this finish was never handed out in one.

G3SG1 | Chronos Price

Factory New sits at the very top of this finish's price ladder as the highest and most sought grade, and as the standout of the G3SG1 lineup the Chronos reaches high-end money here. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

Why is the Chronos the priciest G3SG1 finish?

A mix of looks and scarcity. Its psychedelic watch-mechanism artwork is far more elaborate than the model's usual camos, and as a Restricted-tier finish from the case-free Gods and Monsters Collection, copies only trickle in through drops and trade-ups. Detailed design plus limited supply pushes it to high-end pricing, topping the G3SG1 field.

Is Factory New worth it over Minimal Wear?

If you want the psychedelic colors at full punch and the clockwork detail perfectly sharp, yes — Factory New is the top grade. That said, the busy artwork hides light wear well, so a Minimal Wear copy looks close for less, which matters given the steep top-grade premium on this finish.

Which gloves go with the Chronos?

Its multicolored, psychedelic palette gives you room to play — teal or blue gloves pick up the cooler tones in the artwork, while black or gray wraps let the busy clockwork stay the star. Anything bold and cool-toned keeps the surreal, eye-catching theme intact.