Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. The Marco Tedeschi MT1.1 Tourbillon 7 Jours, The Evolution of a Watch once Made by Kross Studio
Formerly known as Kross Studio, the Geneva-based brand now becomes Marco Tedeschi and updates last year’s MT1 Tourbillon.
Kross Studio has never been about conventional watchmaking, whether through its openworked designs or collaborations tied to everything from Star Wars to Batman. Last year, the Geneva-based brand introduced the MT1 Tourbillon, a manually wound tourbillon with a smooth lug-less case, crown-free construction, and fully openworked movement design. It was also a watch that carried the Marco Tedeschi name on the dial, which hinted at where things were heading next. Now, in 2026, Kross Studio rebrands as Marco Tedeschi, while Kross Studio itself continues as the collaboration side under the same umbrella. And with that comes the new MT1.1 Tourbillon 7 Jours.
An evolution of last year’s MT1, the MT1.1 does not radically change the original concept, and it probably did not need to with an already interesting base. There is still no traditional crown here, which remains one of the more unusual parts of the design. Marco Tedeschi also keeps the same openworked movement architecture but now adds a power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock, which you would probably want on a manually wound watch with a whole week of power reserve. The MT1.1 Tourbillon 7 Jours is available in four versions: Titanium, Titanium Black, Tantalum, and Gold.
The curvy pebble-like case profile is another key highlight of the MT1.1 Tourbillon 7 Jours. Measuring 44mm across and a little over 15mm thick, this is not exactly a discreet watch, although the lack of traditional lugs does make it wear smaller. All four versions have the same architecture, but the different materials change the feel of the watch. The grade 5 titanium version remains the simplest, while the black DLC-coated model gives the watch a darker look. Then there is the tantalum version, especially interesting since tantalum is still fairly rare in watchmaking. Finally, the pink gold edition brings a warmer shade to the otherwise dark and industrial aesthetic of the watch.
Even with all the exposed mechanics, the display still looks structured and pretty easy to follow. The new power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock sits opposite the flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock, which gives the layout good symmetry. Rose gold-coloured hands with white Super-LumiNova also pop out clearly against the darker movement, especially on the tantalum and black DLC versions. The front stays fully openworked, while the back is much more closed off with a large bridge, and you also see concentric patterns on its surface.
Powering the Marco Tedeschi MT1.1 Tourbillon 7 Jours is the in-house calibre MT 7010 IRM, a manual-winding movement running at 21,600 vibrations/hour with a seven-day power reserve delivered through a single oversized barrel. A pusher at 3 o’clock switches between winding and time-setting modes instead of a traditional crown. All four versions come paired with a black calfskin leather strap that can be removed through pushers on the back of the case.
Prices start at CHF 69,900 for the titanium model, going up to CHF 74,900 for the black DLC titanium version, CHF 79,900 for the tantalum edition, and CHF 89,900 for the pink gold model. For more information, please visit marco-tedeschi.com.
