Sophie Furley
I first discovered this timepiece at Watches and Wonders earlier in the year on the wrist of the brand’s CEO Walter Ribaga. The Cyrus Klepcys GMT Palm Green isn’t new, but this is a new version that comes with a rather lovely green palm tree design on the openworked dial and movement. What I love about Cyrus is just how user-friendly and intuitive their timepieces are, despite the complexity of their movements, which are all made by master watchmaker Jean-François Mojon. The hours and minutes are read in the conventional way and the GMT function is displayed on a chapter ring in the centre of the watch, making it child’s play while in Greece. The model I tested was on a grey textile strap, but there is also a brand-new metal bracelet that is being offered with this watch, which is well worth trying on.
Suzanne Wong
While the most arresting aspect of Cyrus timepieces for most people may be their bold designs and avant-garde aesthetics, I’ve got to say I’ve always been a fan of their technically refined movements. Thanks to the involvement of master watchmaker Jean-François Mojon, known for his creative yet practical approach to movement development, the watches of Cyrus are a strong balance between design and utility. This is definitely the case in the Klepcys GMT, with its retrograde GMT indication. The retrograde action is usually effectuated with a snail cam, but the implementation of a spiral spring here makes the motion far smoother and less aggressive, which gives greater durability to the GMT function.
Jordy Bellido
Now decked out in palm green, the new Klepcys GMT Retrograde is the ideal summer companion. Although I haven’t spotted any palm trees around Athens, where I am as I write these few lines, the colour of the upper bridge, small seconds and rotor is a perfect match for the olive trees around me. Treated with an ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) coating, the tinted components enjoy an even colouration that reveals itself when kissed by the sun’s warm rays. Added to this is the use of grade 5 titanium for the bracelet, a material that is more resistant to scratches and corrosion — not to mention being hypoallergenic, transforming the watch into a true all-terrain timepiece that has nothing to fear from the excesses of summer holidaymakers.
Marie de Pimodan
A touch of colour, a zest of lightness, a good dose of casual elegance... There's no doubt, the Klepcys GMT Palm Green is the ideal watch for enjoying the pleasures of summer. On my way to a deserted Greek beach, I noticed that the ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) green colour of the calibre's upper bridge, cut in the shape of a palm leaf, was in perfect harmony with the colour of the water. A shade that changes according to the reflections of the light. I also realise just how important the comfort of a watch - both its ergonomics and its weight - is when the sun gets biting. With the Klepcys GMT Palm Green, lightness is definitely the order of the day, since its 42mm cushion case and bracelet are cut from titanium - a first for the bracelet of this model, which was unveiled in 2020. It's a perfect way to enjoy the mild summer weather and carefree holidays while keeping an eye on what time it is at home, thanks to a particularly intuitive 24-hour second time-zone reading, with the retrograde local time hand moving along a central hour-circle.
Allissa Pataki
The shade of the new Cyrus timepiece truly inspired me, and when my turn came around to test it out, I wanted to showcase its versatility. While some might see it and immediately think of it as very masculine and futuristic-looking, I decided to opt for an unconventional approach in line with the brand's tagline: setting a beautiful and colorful field of flowers as a backdrop to this this self-winding watch, reflecting the green hues found on the palm tree-inspired dial. A choice I thought was very fitting – demonstrating that it could appeal to the (dare I say?) more romantic of us. Aesthetics aside, this 38-piece limited edition is quite remarkable to look at, with its three-dimensional openworked dial, 55-hour power reserve, and splendidly lightweight titanium bracelet. An undeniably perfect timepiece for the summer season.
