Byrne
Introducing the Byrne GyroDial
Byrne
Introducing the Byrne GyroDial
Creating a “new” watch is a most daunting enterprise, not least for the challenge of achieving true innovation within a space that is often tinier than a postage stamp. There are watches without number that sport round cases, there are only so many ways a timing bezel can be marked or unmarked, and as for hands, three is the usual number and one has also to consider if the consumer desires something that isn’t baton, sword or leaf. A watch shouldn’t catch a snarky “homage” label just for looking like a watch; yet innovate we must. New independent watch company Byrne looks to have struck on a new idea that is as clever as it is appealing. Rather than going to town on something radical — cases, hands, dials that track far from the norm — why not have a dial that changes its looks at the stroke of 12?
Tech Specs
Movement: Self-winding caliber 5555, power reserve of 60 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, switching hour markers
Case: 41.7mm x 14.8mm; grade 5 titanium; sapphire box and display back; water resistant to 50m
Strap: Rubber or alligator leather with titanium buckle
Price: CHF 16,000