The Swiss design studio reinterprets the codes of fine watchmaking by drawing inspiration from the legendary world of “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon”. Each one-of-a-kind set in the series is dedicated to a single dragon from the two fantasy epic series. The limited-edition sets include both a Kross Studio central floating tourbillon watch and a dragon egg functional sculpture
These masterfully crafted works of art seamlessly blend inspiration from the iconic world of Westeros with cutting-edge watchmaking. The central tourbillon, designed by Kross Studio Founder Marco Tedeschi, was crafted with all the precision and elegance a member of the Targaryen family would demand for a custom commission.
Like a dragon gliding across the heavens looking down from above, the floating central tourbillon’s suspension just below the sapphire crystal dome offers a breathtaking view of the inner workings of the watch beneath it. With the tourbillon and its fixed second wheel levitating above the movement and hands, the design provides a never-before-seen perspective into the mesmerising mechanics of the tourbillon.
The hours and minutes are displayed in a unique peripheral format made possible by a planetary gear system that orbits 360° around the tourbillon. A 12-factor gear ratio allows the planetary system to empower the progression of the hours. The hour-and-minute display system is fixed on two broad, high-precision ball bearings designed to optimise the movement’s efficiency as much as possible.
The watch’s dial is made of Damasteel. Reminiscent of Valyrian steel, fans will recognise its striated appearance, made up of multiple dark and shimmering layers. The Damascus steel used in the GOT Dragon Central Tourbillon dial is crafted by Damasteel, the same foundry that forged the metal used in the HBO series’ swords.
The ergonomic, grade 5 titanium watch case imitates the scales of a dragon through intricate 3-D engraving. The Targaryen House sigil, a three-headed dragon breathing flame, is placed in the centre of the watch case back. Each case back is uniquely identified by the engraved name of the singular dragon that inspired the collector set, with only one set dedicated to a single dragon.
The Dragon Egg Functional Sculpture, designed by Marco Tedeschi, is produced in collaboration with French workshop Leblon Delienne, renowned for their expertise in crafting pop sculptures. Each resin Dragon Egg has been painstakingly airbrushed to create a unique finish that is wholly individual, and each’s design draws inspiration from a particular dragon. The outer shape of the egg was created using a 3D scan of the TV show props. The egg opens to serve as a nest, to store the Kross Studio Floating Central Tourbillon timepiece or any watch of choice. The five unique collector sets revealed are the first of more to come.
