BOUTIQUE
KRAYON
Krayon has in-effect created a mechanical
computer that can be adjusted to show you the
sunrise and sunset as well as the duration of
daylight and night by simply entering five data
points via the crown: latitude, longitude, date,
month and current UTC. Simply select the crite-
ria via the pusher on the left and adjust forward
and backward via the crown. Once these are
entered the watch will indicate all of the func-
tions automatically. The mechanical computer
that allows the display of sunrise and sunset to
be programmed from anywhere on the planet is
integrated within the 595 parts of the beautifully
dressed automatic movement with micro-rotor
winding. Each is custom commissioned as would
be expected for a timepiece in the $600,000
range. www.krayon.ch
IW RATING
Design: 6 (out of 10)
Evocative of the engendered complication.
Innovation: 9
Solving the location, date and time issues is one
thing. Being able to adjust forward and back-
ward without damaging the device magnifies
this achievement.
Finissage: 9
Superb and in line with the stratospheric pricing.
Legibility: 7
24-hour scale and floating hour marker take a
moment to adjust to.
Rarity: 10
Bespoke construction.
Value: 5
Astronomically high price for a relatively
unknown brand leaves in question future
valuation.
Overall iW rating: 46 (out of 60)
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