Kung Fu Titanium Edition

BEHRENS Master Collection Kung Fu

An all-new concept, the Master Collection, aims to collaborate with independent watchmakers worldwide. The collection will include all-new concept watches that show BEHRENS' craftsmanship and independent watchmakers' designs. We proudly introduce the first project in the Master Collection, "Kung Fu". This contemporary classic model was created together with the independent watchmaker, Mr. Qian Guobiao. Like many industry legends before him, Qian Guobiao earned his reputation through servicing and repairing high-complication watches for Chinese collectors for decades before creating his own watch brand, "A. Biao."

 BEHRENS' built and developed its new caliber, "BM03," in house. The BM03 is a hand-wound movement showcasing several new technical designs and concepts and powers Kung Fu. It features a striking and instantly recognizable large, split escapement. The meticulously hand-finished balance wheel takes center stage on top of the dial. Conversely, the escapement mechanism features on the reverse side of the watch and is held by a plate formed of a large round ruby with a suspension system.

 The Kung Fu’s dial was designed and inspired by ancient historical Chinese coins used during the 'Qin Dynasty' (B.C. 221-207). These coins have a unique design combining round shapes with a square hole in the center. The Kung Fu's dial layout uses the shape of this coin and applies these elements to the design. By carefully positioning the four main functions (1. hours/minutes display, 2. power reserve indication, 3. escapement mechanism, and 4, regulation mechanism), it was possible to align the different dial elements to mimic the square shape within the round case. Another of the Kung Fu's signature design features is the unique arrow-shaped regulating system for the balance wheel. Inspired by crossbow bolts from the Qin Dynasty, the large 3D arrow represents the regulating pin. By adjusting the wheel below, the watchmaker controls a unique spring-loaded mechanism under the dial that moves the long arrow up and down to adjust the precision of the balance wheel. Furthermore, by turning the additional wheel mechanism at the four o'clock position of the balance wheel, the watchmaker may adjust the hairspring length for further precision adjustment of the movement regulation. Finally, another unique design feature for Kung Fu is the bi-axial power reserve indicator. The display is inspired by "plum blossom stakes" used in traditional Chinese martial arts practice. The unique indicator features a lifting and running pointer; as the mainspring is wound, the point rises while it progressively sweeps across the staggered height stakes across the two axes.