Klepcys Dice Saffron

Klepcys DICE Saffron expands the Klepcys DICE collection, first launched in 2021.

The name DICE is the acronym of Double Independent Chronograph Evolution and indicates a new evolution of the traditional chronograph. 

A technical innovation that allows two-time intervals to be measured independently or in synchrony, developed by master watchmaker Jean-François Mojon, the mastermind behind all Cyrus Geneva creations. And different from the split-seconds complication, where the two hands track the time of two events that start simultaneously but end at different times or indicate an intermediate elapsed time.

Powered by the self-winding manufacture movement, calibre CYR718, Klepcys DICE Saffron is equipped with an unprecedented double independent monopusher chronograph.

The 42 mm cushion-shaped case is crafted in polished/brushed grade 5 titanium and is water-resistant to 10 atm,

The functional twin crowns are equipped with a pusher that adjusts the three chronograph functions (start/stop/reset).  They are fitted with an orange and green anodised aluminium ring that allows you to select the chronograph you wish to activate.

Thanks to the clever solution of a two-colour scheme, saffron orange and bright green, it is easy to read the recorded elapsed time intervals at first glance.

The first chronograph is picked out in saffron orange; the crown at 3 o’clock starts, stops and resets it to 12 o’clock. The second chronograph is set with the pusher on the crown at 9 o’clock; it is highlighted in bright green and resets to 6 o’clock.

Its manufacture self-winding movement, calibre CYR1718, comprises 443 components, beats at 28,800 vibrations/hour, and has a single barrel offering 55hour power reserve at full charge.  It is equipped with two independent chronograph movements and two display axes: one corresponds to the chronograph seconds and the second to the 30minute counter of the double chronograph. The chronographs are activated by two column wheels, which in turn activate the different levers and couplings that move the seconds and 30minute chronograph display. 

The activation of chronograph levers generates considerable shocks and dispersion of energy, especially during the return-to-zero phase when the hammer on the heart cam is activated.  Thanks to a special system of insulation, which ensures precision measurements for the duration of the event, these shocks have no repercussions on the display of the functions. In short, the two chronographs function independently without exerting any influence on one another. 

The motion work mechanism that carries the hours and minutes hands also required special attention. To free up as much space as possible for the double independent chronograph complication, Mojon came up with a concentric mechanism for the motion work. Not only is the mechanism more compact, but it is coaxial to the axes of the hands.

Two mainplates were required for this innovative mechanism. Treated with black microbeaded PVD, the 218 components of the additional module corresponding to the two independent chronographs are assembled on the this two mainplates. 

It is worth noting that since the chronograph mechanism is visible on the dial side, the movement has been reversed. Its symmetrical design offers a fascinating view of the two column wheels that are the "heart" of this complication. 

Klepcys DICE Saffron comes with an orange Cordura strap with titanium folding clasp in a limited edition of 50 pieces.