Kross Studio debuted a unique tourbillon timepiece inspired by the fantastic universe of DC’s Wonder Woman
Created in official collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and DC, the Kross Studio x Wonder Woman tourbillon watch heralds a new era of made-to-order Kross Studio Swiss wristwatches and collectibles.
To produce this exceptional piece that embodies the superheroine, Kross Studio developed an ultra-complex new casing process that for the first time united the watch’s dial and movement. Kross Studio engineers turned to the brand’s own central tourbillon manufacture movement to begin, but the integration of the dial required a new design, inspiring a new version of the caliber KS’7000.
The dial and the movement follow the curve of the sapphire crystal across its entire diameter. The Studio has not topped the central tourbillon cage with a decorative element, instead integrating Wonder Woman’s iconic emblem as an integral part of the dial, above the tourbillon cage. The tourbillon cage, for its part, has benefited from a new design with an upper cage bridge symbolising the Kross Studio cross.
Fittingly, the watch also presents a unique method of reading the hours and minutes. The hour hand, representing Wonder Woman’s sword, is attached to the peripheral display mechanism in 360° orbit around the tourbillon. The superheroine’s tiara points to her shield which, in turn, reveals the disc displaying the minutes over a range of 15 minutes at 12 o’clock. The lasso of truth finds its place around the shield, in perfect symmetry with the diadem. Finally, the hour markers on the flange are arranged in the shape of stars, a potent symbol of Wonder Woman.
Two hundred and eighty-three elements compose the Wonder Woman tourbillon, with 205 in the movement alone. The hand-wound mechanical calibre boasts a robust 5-day power reserve. The case offers an ergonomic experience thanks to its clever D-ring winding and time-setting system, located on the case back, and by the “Time Set” push button, placed between 3 and 4 o’clock.
The watch comes with three straps – in blue calf leather, red alligator, and anthracite grey goat leather – easily interchangeable thanks to the ingenious quick-change strap system developed by Kross Studio.
Each element presented within the circular satin-brushed grade 5 titanium case has been designed with depth and brilliance in mind, from the flange and the minute disc treated in blue PVD to the sandblasted and polished central applique in 3N gold colour. The final touches go even further thanks to 5-axis CNC machining techniques, a newly expanded offering for the house manufacture, and hand-crafted finishes have enabled Kross Studio technicians and designers to render elements of the Wonder Woman central tourbillon watch in three dimensions.
