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Lot 19
CYRUSKLEPCYS ALARM ONLY WATCHThe Klepcys alarm, developed by master watchmaker Jean-François Mojon, features an unusual interpretation of the alarm function that incorporates The typical chime of the minute repeater through the visible alarm hammer which strikes for 16 seconds.
Closed9 November 2019
Price Realised
CHF 42,000
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Specialist note
The Klepcys Alarm Only Watch comes in its iconic cushion-shaped case with double crown. It frames a three-dimensional green olive dial which is rich in indicators. The hour, minute and second hands are slightly off-center to the left. Between 10 and 12 o’clock is a display with a rotating olive green/black disc that provides the day/night indication of the main time.
A secondary dial, between 3 and 6 o’clock sets the alarm function on a 24 hour scale and minutes at intervals of 5. A large symmetrical opening between 5 and 9 o’clock attracts the attention to the alarm hammer. It strikes various chimes producing harmonious notes for a maximum time of 16 seconds. All the functions are easily set through the crown at 3 o’clock. The timepiece is equipped with the in-house manufactured manual movement, calibre CYR1280, visible through the transparent case-back, which ensures 72-hour power reserve.
A secondary dial, between 3 and 6 o’clock sets the alarm function on a 24 hour scale and minutes at intervals of 5. A large symmetrical opening between 5 and 9 o’clock attracts the attention to the alarm hammer. It strikes various chimes producing harmonious notes for a maximum time of 16 seconds. All the functions are easily set through the crown at 3 o’clock. The timepiece is equipped with the in-house manufactured manual movement, calibre CYR1280, visible through the transparent case-back, which ensures 72-hour power reserve.