Klepcys GMT Retrograde

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Klepcys GMT Retrograde - Cyrus
Cyrus remains loyal to its philosophy of “The Conquest of Innovation”, and imposes no limits where creativity is concerned

Designed to be a time instrument that is practical, easy to use and a trusty companion in our globetrotting adventures, the Klepcys GMT retrograde incorporates all the brand’s hallmark features, both in terms of cutting-edge technology and its futuristic, “unconventional” style. This bold timepiece encompasses all the features that set Cyrus creations apart: the functional double crown, the 3D architecture of the dial, the exceptional decoration and finishings are all combined with a newly-designed manufacture movement. It is driven by a powerful customised “engine”which offers outstanding precision performance. Working with his team of skilled watchmakers and constructors, Jean-François Mojon has developed the new CYR708 in-house automatic calibre. Designed to be robust and reliable, it is set apart by a design that lives up to the brand’s philosophy.

The watch is thinner and ultra-light on the wrist as it is made of grade 5 titanium. Available in three versions, in natural polished titanium, two-tone with a black DLC titanium bezel and all black DLC titanium, with its characteristic crowns set at 3h and 9h. The 3h crown is easy to pull out and turn, thanks to the caoutchouc rubber ring that envelops the crowns and improves grip. The 9h crown is fix and incorporates a pusher for a quick set function.

The indications are intuitive and can be read off with ease

The Klepcys GMT retrograde first surprises with its exclusive style of the dial. The first element is a transparent antireflective sapphire disc with Arabic luminescent numerals indicating the hours of local time. On the minutes ring each 5 minutes indicators are also luminescent. The transparent sapphire crystal showcases the upper plate of the movement, which has an elegant sunray openworked pattern. The result is an appealing “squelette” effect which gives enthusiasts and collectors alike the chance to dive into the very heart of the watch and follow the harmonious movement of wheels and gears. The golden hue adds a further delicate colour contrast.

Klepcys GMT Retrograde

The display of the Klepcys GMT retrograde is completed with a blue lacquer ring, with a luminescent indication of the 24-hour second time zone in even Arabic numerals. This is interrupted at 6h to make room for the small seconds. The star of this subdial, which is adorned with the typical raised triangle embellishment and black PVD treatment, is the blue three-armed helix, the Cyrus logo; it has been given a luminescent finish, allowing the seconds to be read off. During the design phase, Cyrus opted to set local time as the main time; it is displayed with the newly-designed, open-worked rhodium-plated hands. Now the two crowns come into play.

Klepcys GMT Retrograde

In the first position, the crown at 3h is used to wind the movement. In the second position, it adjusts the hour and minute hands of local time. These rotate at the same time as the blue central retrograde hand with a luminescent triangular tip to indicate the home time. Subsequently, by pressing the push button of the crown set at 9h, the local time hand jumps by one hour each time it is pressed until it displays the desired local time. During adjustment, indications of the minutes and the home time remain unchanged. Thus adjusting to the correct time zone while travelling is made extremely simple.

Klepcys GMT retrograde is the perfect watch for globetrotters, but also for fans of exclusive watches, in search of a sophisticated time accessory made in just 50 pieces per version.

Klepcys GMT Retrograde

Case: three versions in grade 5 titanium, sapphire caseback, water-resistant to 100m Dimensions: 42mm
Movement: mechanical self-winding (CYR708, 55h power reserve), microblasted satin-brushed bridges
Dial: sapphire, three-dimensional, luminescent hands Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, second time zone
Strap: molded black rubber, customized titanium folding clasp
Limited Edition: 50 (3 versions)

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