Twenty years after creating his first central tourbillon in 2006, Marco Tedeschi brings his vision full circle. What began as a single movement has evolved into a complete horological language, now embodied in a House of Haute Horlogerie — a fully integrated ecosystem uniting MARCO TEDESCHI, KROSS MANUFACTURE and KROSS STUDIO by MARCO TEDESCHI.
From the very first movement, the Central Tourbillon (MTO), Marco Tedeschi has set a very clear roadmap of developing a coherent constellation of 12 additional complications, each reengineered through his singular construction philosophy: form follows the movement.
The MT1.1 is the first watch to extend Marco’s vision. Powered by the MT 7010 IRM movement, it features a seven-day flying tourbillon with a power-reserve display at 12 o’clock.
Four key dates that lead to the MT1.1
2006 Creation of the first patented caliber by Marco Tedeschi: the Central Tourbillon. The origin of everything that follows.
2020 Foundation of KROSS MANUFACTURE and KROSS STUDIO by MARCO TEDESCHI. The industrial backbone and the collaborative platform.
2023 Patent of the Central Floating Tourbillon. Proven innovation.
2026 Launch of MARCO TEDESCHI at Watches & Wonders and introduction of the MT1.1: Le Tourbillon 7 Jours. The horological ecosystem comes full circle.
At the heart of the MT1.1 beats the MT 7010 IRM caliber, an open worked movement. It delivers an impressive 7-day power reserve thanks to a single oversize barrel and features a flying tourbillon positioned at 6 o’clock. The 44mm case is round. Lugless. No 3 o’clock crown. Winding from the back. A proprietary interchangeable strap system. A singular construction philosophy.
“With the MT1, I deliberately chose not to follow traditional movement architecture. Instead, I built the watch around two defining elements: a tourbillon cage and the largest possible barrel. Positioned at 6 o’clock, this tourbillon creates a powerful visual presence while improving regulating stability. Combined with the generous barrel, this construction achieves a seven-day power reserve — a movement designed with intention rather than convention.”, Marco Tedeschi.
Seven-day power reserve
The construction of the MT1.1 is such that, once the tourbillon cage is positioned, the over-sized barrel occupies the maximum available space on the main plate, extending beyond its radius. One barrel. A singular construction. Seven-day power reserve achieved.
A power reserve indicator
Positioned at 12 o’clock, the power reserve indicator naturally asserts itself as both a functional and aesthetic focal point of the dial. It offers precise insight into the remaining autonomy of the movement.
A flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock
This movement features a flying tourbillon positioned at 6 o’clock, oscillating at a frequency of 3 Hz. It is the frequency that guarantees stability, precision and long-term chronometry without over-stressing the system. Controlled energy. Controlled amplitude.
A lugless watch without crown at 3 o'clock
Form follows the movement. Style is refined to the purest essentials in a minimalist language designed to serve what matters. A round case, no angles, pure ergonomics and domed sapphire offering the widest possible view of the caliber. Thoughtful in construction. Instantly recognizable. A watch built from the inside out.
A back winding system and a selector
Everything moves to the back for symmetry, efficiency and speed. Winding is done from the crown placed at the rear, faster and more direct than a traditional side crown. A pusher on the case side at 3 o’clock replaces the classic pull-out crown system. One press engages time-setting mode. The movement is disconnected and the hands can be adjusted. Another press returns the watch to winding mode and re-engages the movement. It’s the same logic as pulling and pushing a crown, but simplified into a single, controlled action.
Openworked front and closed back
The front is fully open. The movement explains itself instantly. The mechanics revealed with intent. An open worked movement designed that way from the start. Legible, functional, aesthetical. Light, geometry and finishing reveal functions. Every component is hand-finished. The back is the opposite. An architecture closed by design, defined by intent. A single transversal bridge gives space to a pure canvas for Marco Tedeschi’s signature decoration: concentric geometries, circular patterns, flowing in repetition. A Zen aesthetic, engineered with precision.
Innovative decorations and materials
The MT1.1 is available in three different case materials: Grade 5 Titanium ELI, 5N Gold and Tantalum. It features an elegant circular satin finish, subtly contrasted by polished chamfers that highlight its refined character. The main plate and bridges are made of lead-free nickel silver. Their surfaces combine satin-brushed and perlage finishes, while the edges are meticulously brushed and the bevels are polished by hand. A dark ruthenium treatment enhances the ensemble, creating a striking visual contrast. The steel components display a satin finish with polished angles, while each wheel is open worked and circled, reinforcing the visual harmony and depth of the movement.
Finally, the minimalist dial features a satin-finished flange with white decals. Optimal legibility. Purity of the design.
A proprietary interchangeables strap system with case back pushers
The strap is integrated into the case architecture and released via pushers on the case back. It keeps the design clean, uninterrupted and fully integrated into the case pure roundness geometry. Function is hidden. Aesthetic is preserved. No visible complexity on the dial side. No unnecessary hardware. One press. One release.
Form follows the movement
Marco Tedeschi’s construction philosophy is guided by a simple principle: Refining everything to the purest essentials in a minimalist language designed to serve what matters. Performance is never pursued at the expense of precision; the two must exist in perfect balance, serving only what is useful and meaningful to the movement itself. No extravagance, no record-seeking. Only the right solution, exactly where it is needed. Marco also reduces complexity wherever possible. Fewer components mean fewer points of failure. Efficiency by design. Aesthetic is never imposed but emerge from it naturally: form follows the movement.
Prices and availability
The MT1.1: Le tourbillon 7 Jours is available in very limited quantities through MARCO TEDESCHI’s official website and its network of exclusive retailers. The watch is available in four different case materials. The Titanium is priced at 69’900 CHF; the Titanium Black is priced at 74’900 CHF the Tantalum is priced at 79’900 CHF; and the 5N Gold is priced at 89’900 CHF (excluding taxes).
