The launch of the groundbreaking new Kross Studio KS 05 Timepiece Collection marks two significant firsts for the renegade Swiss manufacturer: it is the first collection issued solely by design studio outside of any partnerships or collaborations, and its central floating tourbillon movement heralds a world-first technical advancement, the first of its kind In the luxury watch industry.
The new Kross Studio KS 05 timepieces are stripped down to their essence to fully display the manufacturer’s ingenuity and technical prowess. At the heart of the KS 05 collection is the patented caliber KS 7’005, a manual-winding central floating tourbillon- boasting a power reserve of 120 hours or 5 days. The floating tourbillon showcases a cage crafted from grade 5 titanium, chosen for its high strength and lightweight.
A New Breed of Luxury Timepieces
The oversized domed crystal of the KS 05 provides an unobstructed, panoramic view of the watch’s dials and inner workings from all angles, including the time display mechanism – which orbits the periphery 360 degrees around the tourbillon. The KS 05 collection offers a trio of striking and precious dial variations, each unique iteration composed of several elegant and functional outer and inner sub-dials. The dials are crafted from black or blue aventurine glass or natural stones including turquoise, jade, and obsidian, among others, with personalization options available.
The outer dial, affixed directly onto the case, carries the time markings and indices, designed here by Kross to promote a highly legible, instant reading of the time. Its design and position offer a seamless aesthetic transition from the case to the watch’s interior, drawing the eye towards its groundbreaking central floating tourbillon. The intermediate dial is mounted on top of the movement, specifically on the fixed hour wheel. It serves as a harmonious bridge between the outer dial and the heart of the watch. The inner dial, designed with an opening at 9 o’clock, is fixed onto the main plate of the movement. Positioned beneath the floating tourbillon and the time display mechanism, this innovative dial design offers a nuanced view of its depth and complexity.
The KS 05 collection is distinguished by a meticulously crafted grade 5 titanium or 18-karat red gold case that equally balances functionality, ergonomics, and aesthetic appeal. Devoid of lugs or edges, the KS 05 case exhibits a sleek, seamless profile. Instead of a visible crown at 3 o’clock, a clever D-ring crown integrated into the case back enables winding and time adjustments without disrupting the watch’s clean lines. Both titanium and gold iterations can be fully adorned with 281 pavé-set D-F VVS1 diamonds, adding up to approximately 5.09 carats.
The KS 05 Collection encapsulates Kross Studio’s aptitude for revolutionary timekeeping while maintaining the core principles of traditional watchmaking. This collection heralds a transformative era in luxury timepieces, effortlessly merging artistic craftsmanship, pioneering engineering, and distinctive personal expression. Each variant is restricted to 10 numbered pieces, rendering each timepiece a limited-edition masterwork. The KS 05 collection is now available for purchase at kross-studio.com, through official partners, and at select authorized retailers.
Kross Studio is an independent watchmaking manufacture and Swiss design studio, founded in 2020 by Marco Tedeschi. Within a few months in operation, Kross Studio achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first luxury watch brand to partner with Star Wars. Their joint effort culminated in an exceptional collector set comprising a top-of-the-line watch, a functional art piece, and a screen-used movie prop. Since then, exquisite collector sets have been unveiled, one after the other, and six unique movements have been developed for each of their timepieces. The collector sets created by Kross Studio draw inspiration from iconic pop culture universes, in collaboration with major players in global entertainment such as Warner Bros. Discovery, HBO, DC Comics, Lucasfilm or Hasbro. In the early months of 2023, Kross Studio launched its central floating tourbillon movement, marking a world-first achievement that has been patented. Equipped with this caliber, the inaugural line of Kross Studio’s exclusive timepieces elegantly harmonizes with its collaboration collection. With its in-house expertise in designing and manufacturing high-end watches, Kross Studio can offer products that are both exclusive and innovative. The brand is committed to challenging conventions and deeply respects ancestral know-how, providing each collector with a unique way to indulge in their passion. Kross Studio’s products are available at Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons (UAE), Al Majed (Qatar), Berger and Emwa (Mexico), Chronopassion (France), Europe Watch (Hong Kong & Macau), Pisa (Italy), Sonraj (Pakistan), Swiss Prestige (Taiwan), Watches of Switzerland (UK & USA), and on kross-studio.com
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