Hands-on with the Klepcys Solo Tempo

Wearing the Cyrus Klepcys Solotempo is unlike wearing any other watch. You need to check every time you put it on to make sure it is the right way around and that you are not looking at the time upside down. This is because Cyrus is the only brand (to my knowledge) to incorporate symmetrically opposed crowns on its case at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock. So at a glance, it is impossible to tell which way is “up”. The only reference on the dial side is the Cyrus logo at 3 o’clock.

The 44mm case diameter of the Klepcys is just within the bounds of the reasonable, but the curves of the case and the integrated rubber strap mean that it fits the wrist perfectly. As a fan of somewhat larger watches, I very quickly got used to it. Almost too much so, in fact, since I soon realized I could wear this as an everyday watch. Its three-hand configuration without date, large hands and baton hour markers make it easily readable. The skeletonisation of the dial has been kept discreet so that it is not intrusive but you can nevertheless discern the beating heart underneath. The folding clasp with fine adjustment mechanism is a cinch and the rubber-coated crown ensures a nice, firm grip when setting the time.