This 1989 Batmobile Desk Clock Is the Ultimate Holiday Gift
Kross Studio—whose mission is to elaborate never-conceived-before art pieces—is proud to reveal its official collaboration with Warner Bros, paying tribute to the most iconic cars in comics: The Batmobile from the 1989 Batman movie directed by Tim Burton.
The greatest challenge for Kross Studio was to conceive, develop and integrate a state-of-the-art tailor-made clock movement, while respecting the exact shape of the Batmobile. It took months of research and development to create this masterpiece of 512 components—115 for the bodywork and 397 for the movement – where every detail has been meticulously thought-about. In comparison, a traditional mechanical movement usually bears 130 components.
The whole piece is made of the finest materials—carefully selected for their technical properties and refinement. The bodywork in black aluminium composite with aeronautical grade scratch protection coating magnificently shapes the 1989 Batmobile, reproducing the same curves and proportions. Even the wheels are spinning.
Only a few variations were envisioned to please the owner’s eyes and allow him a better experience, such as the smoked windows with a lighter taint to enable a subtle glimpse of the movement through the window.
Hours and minutes are displayed horizontally by two cylinders. Batman experts will appreciate reading the time on the top of the clock through bat-like cowl decals. The vertical regulator is highlighted through the turbine at the front of the car.
Kross Studio has equipped the Batmobile with its own powerful engine: an in-house mechanical manual-winding movement with an exceptional power reserve of 30 days. Three barrels were added to achieve this performance. Furthermore, it runs at a frequency of 21’600 beats per hour or 3 Hz—granting even more precision to the movement while the most common mechanical clock movements operate at 2.5 Hz.
A Batman-shaped key in satin-finished and mirror-polished steel is included to wind the clock and set the time. All of these features provide an endless wonder when contemplating this Batmobile work of art.
This exclusive collectible is produced in a limited edition of 100 numbered pieces and retails for US$29,900.
