The most recent launch from unbiased watchmaker Cyrus, the Klepcys Cube Saffron, represents a recent iteration of its groundbreaking Double Impartial Chronograph Evolution, initially unveiled in 2021. Whereas the Saffron version primarily distinguishes itself with a brand new color scheme, the technical prowess of this progressive watch sequence compelled us to delve right into a hands-on expertise to discover the Cube as soon as once more. In our overview, we had the chance to don and assess the variant that includes a Grade 5 titanium bracelet (there may be an orange Cordura material strap choice, too).
On the coronary heart of the Klepcys Cube lies the distinctive CYR718 computerized calibre – an evolution of the standard chronograph able to measuring two quick intervals independently or synchronously. In contrast to a rattrapante chronograph that measures two occasions beginning concurrently however ending at completely different instances or indicating an intermediate elapsed time, the Klepcys Cube can measure elapsed instances even with completely different begin instances. The inspiration for this performance derives from automotive racing, the place utilizing two unbiased chronographs is a typical apply. (I lastly received to observe Ford v Ferrari on a long-haul flight, and there’s an episode within the film to verify this). Moreover, this double-chronograph characteristic proves priceless for timing athletes with various beginning instances, as seen in marathons.
Notably, on the time of its introduction, there have been no stories of different double-independent chronographs, with the one historic point out courting again to the nineteenth century when pocket watchmaker Arnold Frankfeld registered the event of “Double-Cease Actions” for a pocket watch. Frankfeld’s “enchancment” detailed “a time-keeper of traditional character, with second, minute, and hour palms, and likewise for 2 unbiased second and minute palms linked with them, and the elements are constructed and linked in such a way that one of many second and minute palms might be began by pushing in a pin” – such was the Specification forming a part of Letters Patent No. 143,619, granted in October of 1873. For the reason that introduction of the Klepcys Cube, MB&F has additionally introduced its Legacy Sequential EVO, a extremely complicated chronograph that features the flexibility to time two completely different occasions individually. However nonetheless, Cyrus’ motion stays a rarity that must be praised.
To develop this groundbreaking innovation, Cyrus collaborated with Chronode, a famend producer of high-end mechanical actions led by grasp watchmaker Jean-François Mojon, additionally liable for actions contained in the Czapek Quai des Bergues, the MB&F Legacy Machine 1 and the bottom motion of early HYT watches.
The Cyrus Klepcys Cube Saffron retains the model’s distinctive cushion-shaped case with symmetrical crowns at 3 and 9 o’clock, crafted from Grade 5 titanium with alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces. The case has a diameter of 42mm, excluding the crowns, and a complete top of 16.5mm, that includes an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, sustaining constant proportions with earlier fashions. The watch is light-weight and matches comfortably with quick, barely curved lugs and a well-designed Grade 5 titanium bracelet that includes polished central hexagonal hyperlinks. The openworked, three-dimensional dial enhances the daring, sporty, and technical aesthetic, showcasing essential components of the mechanics, together with two units of wheels, springs, levers, and two column wheels in shiny orange and inexperienced lacquer, positioned at 12 and 6 o’clock.
The buttons of the dual monopusher crowns characteristic the model’s helix emblem and management the three chronograph capabilities: begin, cease and reset. The crown at 3 o’clock additionally winds the watch and units the time. Distinguished by an orange or inexperienced anodized aluminium ring, these crowns permit prompt recognition of the activated chronograph mechanism. Watching the 2 chronographs doing their work is sort of a spectacle.
The chronograph indications comply with an orange and inexperienced color scheme, creating an intuitive and visually putting show and facilitating the studying of the 2 elapsed instances. The 2 central seconds palms, differing very barely in size, observe the seconds on a convex flange with parallel scales graduated each 5 seconds in orange and inexperienced. The longer orange hand measures the time on the outer scale and returns to zero at 12 o’clock, whereas the shorter inexperienced hand tracks the innermost inexperienced scale and resets at 6 o’clock. The 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock, geared up with two vertically aligned orange and inexperienced palms, completes the double chronograph studying.
The small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock, manufactured from smoked sapphire crystal, visually balances the counter at 3 o’clock. A rhodium-plated microbeaded helix with a luminescent line on one of many arms signifies the working seconds. The sapphire crystal hour chapter ring options Arabic numerals in aid, crammed with white Tremendous-LumiNova, emitting a blue glow in the dead of night. With its bevelled and polished profile, this meticulously crafted sapphire plate is minimize to accommodate the chronograph counter, small seconds, and two column wheels.
The sapphire crystal caseback, secured with customized screws that includes the model’s distinctive three-armed helix image, unveils further sides of the in-house self-winding CYR718 calibre. This 443-component motion (218 for the double-chrono module solely) operates at 28,800vph and boasts a commendable energy reserve of 60 hours, pushed by a single barrel. The openworked monobloc rotor bears the inscription “The Conquest of Innovation” and is embellished with a gold helix emblem. The NAC anthracite bridges showcase an embossed sunray sample with a mixture of satin and microbeaded ending.
The brand new Cyrus Klepsys Cube Saffron stands out as a technically spectacular timepiece with a daring and assertive design. It’s a watch that many will discover interesting. Whereas the chosen color palette for this Saffron version might often seem much less sporty than the unique challenge or the Cube Racing pink and blue, this statement is subjective and shortly addressed by choosing the colourful orange Cordura strap choice – each the bracelet and strap references will likely be produced in restricted sequence of fifty every. The caseback bears the suitable reminder, a “Restricted Version ONE of fifty” engraving. The worth is EUR 42,500 for the bracelet choice and EUR 40,850 when equipped with the Cordura strap.
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