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In celebration of the release of The Batman movie, Kross Studio and Warner Bros. Consumer Products collaborated on a 10-piece, limited numbered themed watch collection and series of watch rolls.
The Kross team developed a wristwatch with the Bat-Signal famously used to summon the Caped Crusader, immersing the collector into the Gotham City universe. Placed atop the central tourbillon’s oversized cage, the miniature Bat-Signal’s louvered surface allows light to filter through and enables glimpses of the regulator below, which makes one revolution per minute.
The timepiece presents a different reading of hours and minutes. The hour hand is affixed to a peripheral display mechanism orbiting 360 degrees around the tourbillon. The minutes are displayed on a disk, making one revolution per hour. A domed sapphire crystal arcs over the dial in a low profile that complements the rounded edges of the 45mm, black DLC-coated Grade 5 titanium case.
The unique D-ring crown, found on the case back, and the Time Set push button, placed at 3 o’clock on the edge of the watch, maintain a low profile to ensure a more comfortable wearing than a conventional crown, while also improving performance with a faster, easier winding and time-setting experience.
The barrel’s mainspring is wound by lifting the D-ring and turning it like a key. To set the time, the wearer simply presses the Time Set button while turning the D-ring in the desired direction.
Ease of use also extends to Kross Studio’s ingenious interchangeable strap system, allowing for the removal of the
strap with a simple click of its release button.
The watch rolls feature four distinct representations of iconic characters from the movie: Batman (two editions), Catwoman and The Riddler. Each is made of several textures of vegetal tan leather and comes screen-printed with the
character’s striking likeness. Snap-top closures flip wide open to accommodate any style of watch. A co-branded patch stitched to the watch roll flap attests to each product’s authenticity.
“The Batman” Collector sets (US$100,000 each), and “The Batman” collectible watch rolls (US$250 each), are available
for individual sale at kross-studio.ch, or through official partners and select authorized retailers.
Reference: TBATT22.
Case: Grade 5 titanium, dome-shaped anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Case back: Grade 5 titanium, 4 anti-reflective sapphire crystals.
Diameter: 45mm.
Thickness: 20mm. Calibre: KS 7’001. Functions: Manual winding, central tourbillon.
Power Reserve: 5 days.
Water Resistance: 30m.
Strap (3 options): Black calf leather strap embossed with the pattern of Batman’s armor, black stitching; black rubber strap, black stitching; red rubber strap, red stitching. Clasp: Black DLC Grade 5 titanium.
