Quick summary
- Marco Tedeschi has introduced the MT1.1 Tourbillon 7 Jours as the next step for the watchmaking line formerly presented under Kross Studio.
- The watch keeps its lug-less, crown-free case concept and openworked flying tourbillon architecture, now with a power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock.
- Four versions are available in titanium, black DLC titanium, tantalum, and pink gold, with prices starting at CHF 69,900.
The Marco Tedeschi MT1.1 Tourbillon 7 Jours is a manually wound, seven-day tourbillon with a 44mm lug-less case, a fully openworked display, and a winding system that avoids the usual crown on the case flank.
It also marks a clear identity shift. Marco Tedeschi now becomes the name on the fine watchmaking side, while Kross Studio continues as the home for pop-culture and entertainment collaborations.
Marco Tedeschi steps out with a familiar but sharper tourbillon
The MT1.1 doesn’t try to reinvent the MT1 idea from scratch, and that’s a sensible choice.
The appeal here remains the unusual combination of a smooth pebble-like case, exposed mechanics, and a movement layout that feels architectural without becoming illegible.
The biggest functional update is the new power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock.
On a watch with seven days of autonomy, that addition feels less like decoration and more like something owners will actually use.
A crownless case with four very different personalities
The case measures 44mm wide and 15.3mm thick, though the absence of conventional lugs should help it sit more compactly than the diameter suggests.
Its rounded form is part of the watch’s identity, giving the MT1.1 a sculptural feel rather than the profile of a traditional complicated dress watch.
The grade 5 titanium version is the cleanest expression of the design, while the black DLC titanium model pushes the watch toward a darker technical look.
The tantalum edition is likely to draw attention from material-focused collectors, since tantalum remains uncommon in contemporary watchmaking.
The 18-karat pink gold model changes the temperature of the watch completely, softening the industrial architecture with a warmer case tone.
The dial puts symmetry before spectacle
Despite the openworked construction, the MT1.1 is arranged with surprising discipline.
The power reserve display at 12 o’clock balances the flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock, which also serves as the small seconds display.
Rose gold-coloured hands filled with white Super-LumiNova help the time display stand away from the darker ruthenium-treated movement beneath.
The caseback is more closed than the front, with a broad bridge and concentric finishing that create a calmer view of the mechanics.
Calibre MT 7010 IRM and the seven-day reserve
Inside is the in-house calibre MT 7010 IRM, a manually wound movement made from 245 components and running at 3Hz.
Its seven-day power reserve comes from a single oversized barrel, which is a notable technical choice for a flying tourbillon with this much visual openness.
Instead of a standard crown, the watch uses a flat D-ring winding control integrated into the back.
A pusher at 3 o’clock switches the mechanism between winding and time-setting modes, keeping the side profile clean.
Each version comes on a black calfskin leather strap with a proprietary quick-change system operated by pushers on the caseback.
Specifications
| Model | Marco Tedeschi MT1.1 Tourbillon 7 Jours |
|---|---|
| Case | 44mm diameter, 15.3mm thickness, lug-less construction |
| Case materials | Grade 5 titanium, black DLC-coated titanium, tantalum, or 18-karat pink gold |
| Crystal | Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides |
| Water resistance | 30 metres |
| Dial | Openworked with black circular satin-finished flange and white pad-printed markings |
| Indications | Central hours and minutes, power reserve at 12 o’clock, flying tourbillon with small seconds at 6 o’clock |
| Movement | In-house calibre MT 7010 IRM, manual winding |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations per hour, 3Hz |
| Power reserve | Seven days |
| Components | 245 components, 31 jewels |
| Finishing | Lead-free nickel silver bridges and mainplate with brushing, perlage, hand-polished finishing, and dark ruthenium treatment |
| Strap | Black calfskin leather with proprietary interchangeable system |
| Clasp | Grade 5 titanium deployant clasp |
| References | MT1.1-TI, MT1.1-TN, MT1.1-AT, MT1.1-5N |
| Prices | CHF 69,900 in titanium, CHF 74,900 in black DLC titanium, CHF 79,900 in tantalum, CHF 89,900 in pink gold |
Prices and availability
The Marco Tedeschi MT1.1 Tourbillon 7 Jours starts at CHF 69,900 for the titanium model.
The black DLC titanium version is priced at CHF 74,900, the tantalum edition at CHF 79,900, and the pink gold model at CHF 89,900.
This is a watch for collectors who want their high complication to look mechanically exposed and concept-driven, but not chaotic.
It’s still a bold piece, though the added power reserve display makes the MT1.1 feel more complete as a watch meant to be wound, worn, and understood over a full week.
FAQ
What is the Marco Tedeschi MT1.1 Tourbillon 7 Jours?
It’s a manually wound flying tourbillon watch with a seven-day power reserve, an openworked dial, and a lug-less case without a conventional side crown.
Is Marco Tedeschi the same company as Kross Studio?
Marco Tedeschi is now the name used for the fine watchmaking collection, while Kross Studio continues for collaboration-led projects under the same wider umbrella.
What changed compared with the earlier MT1 Tourbillon?
The main update is the addition of a power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock, along with the new Marco Tedeschi branding and four case material options.
How do you wind and set the MT1.1 Tourbillon 7 Jours?
The watch uses a flat D-ring control integrated into the back, while a pusher at 3 o’clock switches between winding and time-setting functions.
How much does the Marco Tedeschi MT1.1 Tourbillon 7 Jours cost?
Prices start at CHF 69,900 for titanium and rise to CHF 89,900 for the 18-karat pink gold version.
