In Depth The Cyrus Klepcys Dice Double Independent Chronograph Evolution

The chronograph complication is one of the most renowned and sought-after features in the world of horology. It allows the user to start, stop, and reset the timing mechanism, enabling the precise recording of various time intervals. This functionality is particularly useful for timing a rapid sequence of events, such as laps in a race, and is displayed through dedicated indicators on the dial.

Taking this complication to new heights, Cyrus Genève has created the “Cyrus Klepcys Dice Double Independent Chronograph Evolution,” a watch that stands out for its intricate mechanical ingenuity. The watch we have in our hands today is a marvel of engineering, featuring not just one but two monopusher chronographs. These two chronographs are entirely independent yet seamlessly integrated within the same movement, making it capable of measuring two short intervals of time either independently or simultaneously.

It is important to note that this should not be confused with a split-seconds chronograph (rattrapante), which features a single chronograph complication where the two hands track the time of two events that start simultaneously but end at different times. The first instance of a double independent chronograph complication dates back to 1873 when American watchmaker Arnold Frankfeld registered a similar mechanism for a pocket watch at New York’s patent office. However, as far as we know, no one else before Cyrus Genève has successfully met this challenge.

The Klepcys Dice stands for "Klepcys Double Independent Chronograph Evolution," and the watch we have today is the result of a partnership with the Uralkali Haas Formula 1 Team, as indicated by its distinctive color scheme. The watch features sapphire crystal on both sides and the brand's signature cushion-shaped case, measuring 42mm in diameter and 16.5mm in thickness. It is available in two editions, the first with a polished grade 5 titanium case, and the second also featuring grade 5 titanium but with a black DLC coating. To help differentiate which chronograph is in operation, Cyrus uses red and blue colors on the rubber bands of the crowns at 3 and 9 o'clock.

These two colors can also be seen throughout the watch, on the chronograph hands, column wheels, and the numbers on the skeletonized dial's flange. The hands pointing towards 12 o’clock are operated via the crown at 3 o’clock, as indicated by their color. Conversely, the hands at 6 o’clock are actuated by the crown at 9 o’clock. The rest of the display remains classic, featuring central rhodium-plated hands treated with white Super-LumiNova with blue glow and a small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock.

The watch is powered by the in-house calibre CYR718, an automatic movement comprising 443 components, operating at 28,800 vph (4Hz), with a 60-hour power reserve. The rhodium-plated barrel features a snailed ratchet wheel and the Cyrus logo. Through the open caseback, you can observe the open-worked rotor that features a sunray pattern, engravings of “The Conquest of Innovation,” and a central medallion with the Cyrus logo in 18K 4N gold.

Both watches are paired with a black or gray cordura fabric strap, depending on the case finish, and feature a folding clasp made of the same material and coating as the case. Each edition is limited to 50 pieces and priced at AED 159,500 for the titanium variant and AED 164,900 for the black-coated variant.

For more information please visit the official website of Cyrus Genève.