A new model has just been released adding to Byrne watch’s Gyro Dial collection while rethinking its entire aesthetic, while amplifying its singular interpretation of timekeeping. With a new case diameter of 38 mm that is slimmer at 12.5 mm thick, sleeker taking inspiration from the rear of a Porsche 911, and lighter thanks to its Grade 5 titanium construction, the Gyro Dial Meca watch is the first watch to mechanically change its face thanks to four small cuboids positioned at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock and pivoting synchronously every evening at midnight or when the wearer wishes.
When the Gyro Dial was first unveiled in 2022, what John Byrne presented was a timepiece with a distinctive identity and a resolutely modern vision —a different kind of Haute Horlogerie, high-end but with an industrial edginess. The Gyro Dial offered a new way of looking at the face of one’s watch, and seeing it change according to one’s mood and the time of day.
The new Byrne Gyro Dial Meca’s dial combines leading-edge innovation with a unique aesthetic. True to the ‘One Watch, Four Faces’ concept, it undergoes a striking transformation every day at midnight – or when the wearer wants with a twist of the crown. The four cardinal indexes at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock pivot in a flash, altering the watch’s face to mirror the wearer’s mood.
The dial is designed for maximum legibility and visual comfort. Its exceptional 'Meteorized Blue' is created by superimposing two layers of rhodium plating; the effect is one of unparalleled depth and intensity. SuperLumiNova accents enhance this visual spectacle, ensuring perfect readability even in low light. The cardinal indices —each is a cuboid cut from a rare metal alloy— are now more prominent as their size has been increased to the maximum of the movement’s driving capacity. Each of the cuboids’ four faces is sculpted in high relief, featuring magnified numerals crafted from a block of SuperLumiNova.
As a nod to his early days in after-sales service and his love of repairing pocket watches, John Byrne has positioned the winding crown at 12 o'clock, slightly offset to prevent shocks, as both a practical and an aesthetic feature.
Less than two years since its inception, Byrne unveils a new mechanical calibre 5557 that has been developed and crafted in Fleurier, this manual wound movement powering this watch, enhances the refinement of the Gyro Dial Meca. The intricately skeletonized movement with a 60-hour power reserve embodies founder John Byrne's penchant for sleek, sophisticated aesthetics with an underlying industrial flair.
Finally, for maximum comfort and ease of use, the watch is delivered on an integrated and grained rubber strap —textile-looking— in the same blue as the indexes and main plate. This design harmoniously complements the shape of the winder, with the titanium buckle ensuring complete security. The watch is water resistant to 50 meters.
Within just 18 months of stepping onto the world stage at Geneva Watch Days 2022, Byrne Watch achieved remarkable international acclaim. Renowned retailers including ChronoPassion/Laurent Picciotto in France, Provident in the USA, Noble Styling Gallery, Mitsukoshi, and Kijinkan in Japan, EBillion in Canada, James Porter & Son in the UK, Haag Juwelier and Pletzsch in Germany, and 10:10 LABS in the Kingdom of Bahrain, have all embraced the brand for its creativity, inspiration, dynamism, and agility in watchmaking.
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