The Bat signal is once again shining in the Gotham sky through the Collector Set created by Kross Studio in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. This exclusive edition, inspired by the Dark Knight and his world, consists of a central tourbillon watch and a luminous sculpture made of aluminium. The Batman Collector Set is a limited edition with only 10 pieces available.
The Kross Studio team has designed a wristwatch that embodies Batman’s essence, featuring a dark design, precise movement, and the iconic Bat-Signal used to call the Super Hero. The watch showcases a central tourbillon cage shaped like the Bat emblem. It utilizes Kross Studio’s in-house developed and manufactured calibre KS 7’001, a mechanical hand-wound 3 Hz movement with a 5-day power reserve. The miniature Bat-Signal on top of the tourbillon cage allows light to filter through its louvred surface, revealing glimpses of the regulator beneath, and it completes one revolution per minute.
The timepiece presents a unique way of displaying hours and minutes. The hour hand revolves around the tourbillon on a peripheral display mechanism, making a full 360° orbit. The minutes are shown on a disk that completes one revolution per hour. The watch features a domed sapphire crystal and a low-profile, rounded black DLC-coated grade 5 titanium case measuring 45mm. In total, the movement and watch components consist of 283 hand-made parts, all assembled by Kross Studio in Gland, Switzerland.
Kross Studio focused on achieving a balance between utility, form, and function in the design of the timepiece. The D-ring crown, located on the case back, and the “Time Set” push button, positioned at 3 o’clock on the edge of the watch, maintain a low-profile design for comfortable wearing. They also enhance performance by enabling faster and easier winding and time-setting experiences. To wind the mainspring, the wearer simply lifts and turns the D-Ring on the case back, similar to winding a key. Setting the time is done by pressing the “Time Set” push button at 3 o’clock while turning the D-ring in either direction.
The watch also offers ease of use when changing straps through Kross Studio’s interchangeable strap system. The straps can be removed and replaced with a simple click of the quick-release button. The set includes three strap options: a black calf leather strap embossed with Batman’s armour pattern, a black rubber strap with black stitching, and a red rubber strap with red stitching. All the straps feature a black rubber inlay for durability and comfort.
As an integral part of each collector set, Kross Studio includes a functional Bat-Signal art piece. The Bat-Signal not only adds to the immersive experience of Gotham City and “The Batman” but also provides a dedicated space on its backside to safely store The Batman tourbillon or any other watch.
“The Batman” Collector sets, priced at USD 100,000 (~S$135,220) each, will be available for individual purchase at Swiss Prestige in Taiwan.
