Editorial Exploring Cyrus's Bold Designs and Technical Innovations

Cyrus was founded in 2010 by a Swiss family of entrepreneurs, drawing upon the family's extensive experience in the luxury sector and their deep passion for exquisite timepieces. The journey of the independent company began, inspired by Cyrus the Great, the renowned Persian king of the sixth century BC, who minted coins featuring images of a lion and a bull during his reign. Dating back 2500 years, these iconic symbols also adorn select timepieces designed by the brand.

To realize their vision of crafting fine watches, the family believes in collaborating with the best and most innovative individuals. As such, Cyrus partnered with watchmaker Jean-François Mojon, whose stellar career culminated in 2010 when he was awarded the title of "Best Independent Watchmaker" at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève. Mojon is considered one of the most prominent and inspiring watchmakers of our time. Embracing a long-term vision of uniqueness and independence, Cyrus established its modern Manufacture in Le Locle, Switzerland.

Cyrus is renowned for its Klepcys and Kambys collections, distinguished by their captivating double crowns, three-dimensional dial architecture, and unconventional approach to displaying classic watch functions, all embodying the brand's identity.

These defining characteristics are deeply embedded in the Klepcys collection, which features an in-house movement boasting two patents for its linear time display and retrograde calendar. This innovation is evident in the Klepcys Alarm, featuring a distinctive hammer that chimes like a minute repeater. 

The company shattered conventions with the introduction of the Klepcys Tourbillon, which garnered widespread acclaim upon its launch at Baselworld 2018. It showcased a unique 3D time display with a central vertical tourbillon, a pioneering feat in the watchmaking industry. The company did not stop there but introduced a second version of this engineering marvel with an open-worked dial the following year. The Klepcys Tourbillon is an exceptional masterpiece of craftsmanship, designed to dazzle watch enthusiasts with its exclusive design that seamlessly integrates with the watch's symmetrical lines, accentuating the central tourbillon, which completes one full revolution per minute.

The decision to position the tourbillon vertically stems from two considerations. Firstly, the realization that wristwatches spend most of their time in a horizontal position, allowing the tourbillon mechanism to better counteract gravity when positioned vertically. Secondly, the pursuit of aesthetic harmony, with the tourbillon cage centrally placed on the dial for the first time, serving as the watch's axis of symmetry.

In 2020, Cyrus expanded its Klepcys collection with the addition of the Klepcys GMT Retrograde, featuring a brand-new automatic in-house movement, a specifically crafted titanium case measuring 42mm in diameter, and an extremely practical dual-time function that can be read easily.

In the same vein, the company continued to provide distinctive watches, as their latest watch was the “Klepcys Dice” edition, a milestone in the world of the modern chronograph, with its independent double chronograph complication, which features two hands designed to track the time of two events that begin at the same time but end at intervals of time.

The Klepcys collection also includes chronograph and time-only models, alongside the Kambys line, which is an exclusive tonneau-shaped timepiece featuring a manual winding movement, an impressive 7-day power reserve, and a small seconds indication.

Since its inception, Cyrus has continually enriched the world of luxury watches with a collection of exceptional timepieces that push the boundaries of innovation. While we have only covered some of the brand's wide collection in this article, you can check out Cyrus's watches on the Waqt online store.

With a variety of timepieces and bold designs that embody Cyrus' spirit of "conquering innovation." From intricate timepieces to elegant and durable models, Cyrus watches not only captivate with their stunning aesthetics and complexity, but also provide comfort and durability in such a type of watch is something to be mentioned. As Cyrus continues to innovate and inspire, she reaffirms her position as a pioneer in the world of luxury watchmaking, leaving watchmaking enthusiasts eager to see what groundbreaking creations the future holds.