Swiss independent watchmaking brand CYRUS Genève unveiled two new creations at the Geneva Watches and Wonders 2025 exhibition: the Dominion GMT series, which features a retrograde GMT function, and the highly sophisticated Klepcys Vertical Tourbillon Sapphire Blue, limited to just 8 pieces. Both timepieces were designed by renowned master watchmaker Jean-François Mojon, showcasing the brand’s commitment to innovative structures and precise craftsmanship, further solidifying its position in the haute independent watchmaking world.
Dominion GMT: A Fusion of Dual Time Zone Display and Retrograde Mechanism with Technological Aesthetics
Dominion GMT is the brand’s all-new series for 2025, featuring a 42mm round case available in two versions: 5N rose gold and grade 5 titanium, limited to 25 and 28 pieces respectively. This creation is equipped with a retrograde dual time zone display, inspired by the symbolic meaning of mastering time. It’s not just functionality-driven but also caters to the needs of wearers navigating international journeys while showcasing their distinctive identity.
The dial is constructed with a three-dimensional design, featuring an open-worked bridge that reveals the mechanical structure. The 24-hour GMT display and local time are presented with a layered, well-defined design. All hour markers and hands are coated with white Super-LumiNova® luminous coating, ensuring clear readability even in the dark. A central retrograde hand indicates the second time zone, with a triangular tip that draws visual focus.
The watch case is water-resistant up to 10 ATM, featuring double-sided anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass. The press-down crown at the 9 o’clock position allows for quick one-hour adjustments to local time, while the crown at 3 o’clock handles regular functions—seamlessly balancing practicality and design aesthetics. Inside, it houses the brand’s in-house CYR708 automatic movement, composed of 278 parts, operating at a frequency of 4 Hz and offering a power reserve of approximately 55 hours. The skeletonized rotor is engraved with the brand’s logo and the motto “The Conquest of Innovation,” emphasizing visual harmony aligned with the brand’s philosophy.
Klepcys Vertical Tourbillon Sapphire Blue: The vertical tourbillon mechanism highlights mechanical aesthetics
If the Dominion GMT represents a breakthrough in functional structure, then the Klepcys Vertical Tourbillon Sapphire Blue is undoubtedly the ultimate expression of mechanical artistry. This masterpiece is limited to just 8 pieces, featuring a cushion-shaped sapphire crystal case composed of 29 components, complemented by white gold details and electric blue accents. The case measures 44mm in diameter with a thickness of nearly 20mm, boasting a transparent design and striking visual tension.
At its core lies a vertically oriented tourbillon framework, breaking away from the traditional horizontal design. The entire tourbillon mechanism is mounted at a 90-degree rotation in the center of the dial, ensuring that it remains in a stable position regardless of the watch’s angle. The movement is the CYR625 manual-winding caliber, operating at a frequency of 3 Hz, composed of 344 parts, and offering a power reserve of over 100 hours. The framework weighs a mere 0.706 grams and consists of 52 components, completing one rotation per minute. Additionally, it features retrograde hour and minute displays, while seconds are uniquely indicated by a small block marking in 5-second intervals, offering a distinct and clear way to read the time.
Pairing an electric blue PVD-coated dial and hands with an 18K white gold arched bridge, this timepiece draws inspiration from self-supporting bridge designs of the Renaissance era, infusing the watch with geometric structural aesthetics. Positioned on the upper section is a power reserve indicator, displaying the remaining days using numbers 1 to 4, with a red arrow signaling when power is depleted. The movement decorations adhere to fine watchmaking traditions, showcasing sunray patterns, mirror polishing, and NAC electroplating.
