Kross Studio - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

Kross Studio, founded in 2020, is an independent house based in Gland, Vaud (Switzerland) by Marco Tedeschi; it specializes in central tourbillon watches and “Collector Sets” that pair a timepiece with a functional sculpture, with design and manufacturing integrated in-house.

Floating central tourbillon and peripheral display

The brand’s technical core is a patented central tourbillon set above the gear train, combined with a peripheral hour-minute display driven by a planetary system on ball bearings; this fully clears the view of the regulator while enabling an oversized barrel for a 5-day reserve. This “floating tourbillon + peripheral readout” tandem is the house language carried across collections in 45 mm and then 42 mm.

Licensed collaborations and “Collector Sets”

Since launch, the brand has worked with major studios (Lucasfilm, DC, Warner Bros. Discovery, Hasbro); each Collector Set couples the watch with a dedicated art object (dragon egg, Bat-Signal, starship, totem). These tightly limited sets fuse pop-culture storytelling with high-grade Swiss watchmaking.

• Kross Studio Death Star Central Tourbillon — 10 pieces, 45 mm DLC titanium, 5-day central tourbillon; listed at CHF 150,000.
• Kross Studio Boba Fett Central Tourbillon — 10 pieces; set with starship-inspired display; price communicated around CHF 120,000.
• Kross Studio The Batman Central Tourbillon — 10 pieces; set with luminous Bat-Signal; listed at CHF 100,000.
• Kross Studio Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Central Floating Tourbillon — 10 pieces; set with Airazor sculpture; listed at CHF 98,000.
• Kross Studio Game of Thrones – House of the Dragon Central Floating Tourbillon — unique pieces and small runs, prices from CHF 108,000 depending on the dragon.
• Kross Studio Lotus Central Tourbillon — collaboration with Alain Silberstein; 18 pieces at CHF 80,000.

KS 05, KS 06 and the “Marco Tedeschi” line: how to choose

The range revolves around two technical families—KS 05 (45 mm) and KS 06 (42 mm with integrated lugs), both centred on the floating tourbillon—plus, since 2025, a founder-signed line (MT1) with a more classical chronometric brief. Begin with architecture and size (45 vs 42 mm), then pick the aesthetic universe (stone dials, colours, engravings), and finally decide whether you want the full “set” experience.

• Kross Studio KS 05 Central Floating Tourbillon — First floating-tourbillon line (45 mm); dials in aventurine, meteorite, agate, sodalite, etc.
• Kross Studio KS 06 Central Floating Tourbillon — 42 mm evolution with integrated lugs, KS 7’006, 120 h; multiple variants (turquoise, purple, green…).
• Kross Studio MT1 Chronomètre Tourbillon 7 Jours — Introduced in 2025 within the “Marco Tedeschi” collection.

Positioning, pricing and reach

The brand operates in the high-end independent segment, with observed pricing roughly spanning from ~CHF 80,000 (Lotus) to ~CHF 150,000+ depending on series/licences, most Collector Sets limited to 10 or 18 pieces; distribution blends direct sales with an international retailer network like Chronopassion or Seddiqi. Vertical integration in Gland (design, machining, finishing, assembly) underpins these small runs and long-term serviceability.

Conclusion

Kross Studio suits collectors who want spectacle with clarity: a tourbillon centre-stage and storytelling to match. KS 05/KS 06 cover elevated daily wear (45 vs 42 mm), while Collector Sets add a strong emotional and decorative dimension; the new “Marco Tedeschi” line targets chronometric purists. To balance size, universe (stones, engravings, licence) and budget, rely on Dialicious customer reviews before deciding.

(Updated August 2025)