Kross Studio × Wonder Woman

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Kross Studio × Wonder Woman

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A complex and powerful watch that underlines her icon status as an invincible fighter and seeker of justice
La Cote des Montres - January 31st, 2023

 
Kross Studio reveals unique tourbillon timepiece inspired by the fantastic universe of DC’s Wonder Woman.

 
Custom Superhero timepiece heralds new era of made-to-order Kross Studio Swiss wristwatches and collectibles.

 
Created in official collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and DC, the Kross Studio x Wonder Woman tourbillon watch is as remarkable as the superheroine who inspired its design. DC’s Wonder Woman is an icon whose unique depth of character has inspired fans around the world. In tribute to Wonder Woman’s global impact, Kross Studio has designed a complex and powerful watch that underlines her icon status as an invincible fighter and seeker of justice.

The renegade manufacturers, designers, engineers, and watchmakers have joined forces to create a truly remarkable and groundbreaking timepiece. This custom-commissioned, one-of-a-kind timepiece stands as a testament to Kross Studio’s daring creativity and manufacturing prowess, driven by a visionary team, and the Swiss manufacture’s agile skill in creating custom designs for the most discerning collectors and enthusiasts.

 

A unique piece
 

in every way  
 

This project afforded Kross Studio yet another welcome opportunity to overcome challenges and push the limits of high watchmaking. To produce this exceptional piece that embodies the superheroine, Kross Studio developed an ultra-complex new casing process that for the first time united the watch’s dial and movement. Kross Studio engineers turned to the brand’s own central tourbillon manufacture movement to begin, but the integration of the dial required a new design, inspiring a new version of the caliber KS’7000. Here, the dial and the movement follow the curve of the sapphire crystal across its entire diameter. Moreover, for the first time, the Studio did not top the central tourbillon cage with a decorative element, instead integrating Wonder Woman’s iconic emblem as an integral part of the dial, above the tourbillon cage. The tourbillon cage, for its part, has benefited from a new design with an upper cage bridge symbolizing the Kross Studio cross.

 

A one-of-a-kind
time reading
 

 
 

Fittingly, the watch also presents a unique method of reading the hours and minutes. The hour hand, representing Wonder Woman’s sword, is attached to the peripheral display mechanism in 360° orbit around the tourbillon. The superheroine’s tiara points to her shield which, in turn, reveals the disc displaying the minutes over a range of 15 minutes at 12 o’clock. The lasso of truth finds its place around the shield, in perfect symmetry with the diadem. Finally, the hour markers on the flange are arranged in the shape of stars, a potent symbol of Wonder Woman.


An ultra-powerful
 

in-house caliber  
 

Every Kross Studio piece is a symbiotic union of design and performance. Two hundred and eighty-three elements compose the Wonder Woman tourbillon, with 205 In the movement alone. The hand-wound mechanical caliber pays homage to her strength and endurance with a robust 5-day power reserve. Despite its complexity, the case offers an ergonomic experience thanks to its clever D-ring winding and time-setting system, located on the case back, and by the “Time Set” push button, placed between 3 and 4 o’clock.

 

A vibrant piece
 

 
 

Each element presented within the circular satin-brushed grade 5 titanium case has been designed with depth and brilliance in mind, from the flange and the minute disc treated in blue pvd to the sandblasted and polished central applique in 3N gold color. The final touches go even further thanks to 5-axis CNC machining techniques, a newly expanded offering for the house manufacture, and hand-crafted finishes have enabled Kross Studio technicians and designers to render elements of the Wonder Woman central tourbillon watch in three dimensions.

This creative breakthrough has also set the stage for Kross Studio to enter a new era of custom creations and exclusive made-to-order timepieces.

La montre Wonder Woman est livrée avec trois bracelets, facilement interchangeables grâce au système ingénieux développé par Kross Studio. L’un est en cuir de veau bleu, l’autre en alligator rouge et le dernier en cuir de chevreau anthracite. Chaque bracelet est conçu en leur dos avec une doublure en cuir gris.

For information on custom Kross Studio timepieces, please contact us.


About Kross Studio
 

 
 

Kross Studio is the leading next-generation Swiss design studio and manufacturer, founded in 2020 with a vision to erase the boundaries between fine art, pop culture, and high-end product design. Kross Studio produces immersive, expertly engineered, highly collectible timepieces and art objects defying categorization. Just two years since its inception, Kross Studio has already established ongoing collaborations with the world’s leading entertainment companies, including Lucasfilm and Warner Bros. Consumer Products, to create richly imagined collector’s items and collector sets that fuse beloved pop cultural iconography with high-end finishes, a hint of nostalgia, and hyper-creative horological elements.

DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels.  DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service.

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences, extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on award-winning toy, fashion, home décor and publishing programs inspired by the biggest franchises from Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
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