The new Cyrus Genève Klepcys Vertical Tourbillon Jasper builds on one of the Manufacture’s most distinctive complications, introducing a new material dimension while preserving the architectural identity of the model.
This latest interpretation retains the vertical tourbillon concept while incorporating natural stone elements into the display, offering a different visual balance between mechanics and material, in line with the Malachite version introduced in 2024.
The watch is housed in a Grade 5 titanium case, reduced to 42.5 mm in diameter from the 44 mm of earlier executions, while maintaining a substantial 19.9 mm thickness dictated by the vertical construction of the movement, the prominent central bridge and the domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
The cushion-shaped case retains the brand’s signature twin crowns, positioned at 3 o’clock for winding and time-setting, and at 9 o’clock for quick adjustment of the local hour via an integrated push-button.
Alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces highlight the sculptural nature of the case, which is water resistant to 5 ATM (50 metres / 165 feet).
At the centre of the dial lies the defining element of the Klepcys concept: a tourbillon cage positioned vertically at a 90-degree angle.
This unconventional configuration, developed under the direction of Jean-François Mojon, is designed to improve chronometric stability by keeping the regulating organ in a vertical position for most of the time on the wrist, thereby mitigating the effects of gravity.
The steel cage, composed of 52 components and weighing just 0.706 grams, completes one full rotation every minute and also serves as a running seconds indicator, with five-second markers arranged around its perimeter.
The dial architecture is structured around a prominent arched bridge in rhodium-plated metal, with bevelled and polished edges. Inspired by self-supporting bridge constructions, it spans the centre of the display and frames the tourbillon, reinforcing the symmetry of the composition.
The layout is organised along a vertical axis, with time indications arranged through retrograde displays on either side.
Hours are indicated on the left through a jumping retrograde display, while minutes are shown on the right via a sweeping retrograde hand. In this Jasper edition, both arcs are enhanced by inserts in natural red jasper, a microcrystalline quartz appreciated for its dense patterns and warm tonal variations.
Each stone element is unique, introducing subtle differences from one piece to another.
The indications are framed by rhodium-plated outlines and marked with white Arabic numerals, ensuring clarity against the darker tones of the skeletonised structure.
A spherical power reserve indicator positioned at 12 o’clock completes the display. Measuring approximately 5 mm in diameter, it indicates the remaining autonomy of the movement, which extends beyond four days.
The Klepcys Vertical Tourbillon Jasper is powered by the in-house manual-winding calibre CYR625, composed of 344 components and 51 jewels.
The movement operates at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour) and is equipped with two parallel barrels delivering a power reserve of over 100 hours.
The architecture is designed around the vertical tourbillon, with the regulating organ positioned centrally and visible from both the dial and the case back.
Finishing reflects a combination of traditional and contemporary techniques, with NAC-treated bridges decorated with a curved sunray pattern, alternating polished and sandblasted surfaces, and carefully executed bevels. The ratchet wheels, treated in matte black lacquer and engraved with the Cyrus logo, add a contrasting visual element within the movement.
The watch is completed by a black alligator leather strap secured with a folding clasp in titanium.
The Cyrus Genève Klepcys Vertical Tourbillon Jasper, reference 539.506.TT.SP.A, is produced in a limited series of five pieces and is priced at CHF 150,000 (excluding taxes). cyrus-watches.ch
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