Key Highlights
- In-house KS 7010 MT caliber with flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock, oscillating at 3 Hz
- Exceptional 7-day power reserve housed in a compact, lug-free 44mm case
- Case crafted from Grade 5 ELI titanium with circular satin finish and polished chamfers
- Crown and pusher ingeniously integrated into the case back for uninterrupted ergonomics
- Priced at CHF 68,000 (excluding taxes); available through Ahmed Seddiqi (UAE) and Al Majed (Qatar)
A Founder’s Vision, Brought to Life
Debuted at Watches and Wonders Geneva in April 2025, marking KROSS STUDIO’s first appearance at the prestigious fair, the MT1 Chronomètre Tourbillon 7 Jours inaugurates an entirely new chapter for the brand. This is the signature collection of founder and creative director Marco Tedeschi, a horologist with more than two decades of experience at major watchmaking houses. Every constructional decision in the MT1 traces directly back to his personal philosophy: that a watch must be as compelling mechanically as it is visually serene.
Founded in 2020 in Gland, Switzerland, KROSS STUDIO has built its reputation on what it calls Functional Art; timepieces and objects that go beyond the measurement of time to convey emotion and narrative. The MT1 represents a more intimate expression of that ethos: stripped of any licensing or pop-culture collaboration, it is Tedeschi speaking in his own voice, using the craft of haute horlogerie as his language. The result is a watch that is simultaneously deeply personal and rigorously engineered. (Explore the full KROSS STUDIO collection online.)
The KS 7010 MT Caliber
The movement at the core of the MT1 is the proprietary KS 7010 MT caliber, entirely designed, manufactured, decorated, and assembled in-house. Its most prominent complication is a flying tourbillon positioned at 6 o’clock, oscillating at a frequency of 3 Hz. The skeletonized architecture lays the movement bare, allowing the interplay of hand-chamfered bridges, satin-brushed surfaces, and perlage finishes to read as a visual composition in their own right. A dark ruthenium treatment applied to the German silver main plate and bridges creates a commanding tonal contrast.
The barrel configuration is a point of genuine engineering interest. Once the tourbillon cage is positioned, the oversized barrel occupies the maximum available space on the main plate, extending beyond its radius and dispensing with a central pinion altogether. This unconventional architecture is what makes a 7-day power reserve achievable within a 44mm footprint; a considerable feat by any standard of contemporary haute horlogerie. The wheels are individually open-worked and circled, reinforcing both the visual depth and the mechanical honesty of the caliber.
Design Language: Contrast as Identity
The MT1 operates through a studied tension between two visual registers. On the dial side, the movement’s mechanical complexity is celebrated openly: the skeletonized architecture, the tourbillon in motion, the layered finishing techniques. On the case back, the mood shifts entirely. The barrel bridge carries an exclusive decorative motif named “Raindrop,” replicating the concentric ripples formed when a single droplet falls onto still water. It is an image drawn from the calm aesthetic of Japanese gardens, and it brings an unexpected quietude to what is otherwise an instrument of considerable mechanical intensity.
The 44mm case is circular, entirely free of lugs and external crown, and finished in an elegant circular satin with polished chamfers along its edges. The domed sapphire crystal amplifies the fluidity of the silhouette. The crown, relocated to the case back and directly coupled to the barrel, is operated intuitively by rotating it for winding. Time-setting is activated by pressing a dedicated pusher at 3 o’clock, which engages a red indicator on the case back to confirm the mode. The minimalist dial itself features a sandblasted black opaline flange with white decals, prioritising legibility without disrupting the composition.
Materials, Finishing, and Wearability
The case material, Grade 5 ELI (Extra Low Interstitials) titanium, is a highly purified alloy with reduced levels of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and iron. Its enhanced biocompatibility makes it ideal for a watch designed to remain in close contact with the skin, and its low density contributes to the ultra-lightweight character Tedeschi prioritised in the brief. The interchangeable strap system, operated via a push-button mechanism, accommodates calfskin leather, alligator, textile, or rubber, each pairable with a pin buckle or deployant clasp.
Why It Matters for GCC Collectors
For collectors in the UAE and Qatar, the MT1 Chronomètre Tourbillon 7 Jours is available locally through Ahmed Seddiqi and Al Majed respectively; two of the most trusted authorised partners in the region. At CHF 68,000 excluding taxes, it occupies a precise position in the haute horlogerie market: a fully in-house, tourbillon-equipped, limited-production piece from a brand that has already demonstrated its creative credentials through acclaimed collaborations with Warner Bros. Discovery, Lucasfilm, and HBO. The MT1 signals KROSS STUDIO’s readiness to be judged on pure horological merit, and on that basis, it is a compelling proposition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the power reserve of the KROSS STUDIO Mt1 Le Tourbillon 7 Jours Titanium?
The Mt1 features an exceptional 7-day power reserve housed within its compact 44mm case, achieved through an unconventional barrel architecture that extends beyond the main plate radius and dispenses with a central pinion altogether.
What complications and movements does the Mt1 feature?
The Mt1 is powered by the proprietary KS 7010 MT caliber, entirely designed and manufactured in-house, featuring a flying tourbillon positioned at 6 o’clock and oscillating at 3 Hz with a skeletonized architecture that displays the hand-chamfered bridges and decorative finishes.
Who is the founder and creative director behind KROSS STUDIO?
Marco Tedeschi, a horologist with over two decades of experience at major watchmaking houses, founded KROSS STUDIO in 2020 in Gland, Switzerland, and designed the Mt1 as his signature collection and personal expression in haute horlogerie.
