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Kelys & Chirp

REUGE x MB&F

Kelys & Chirp is a joyous celebration of friends. It is itself a union of Chirp and Kelys, two unlikely companions living happily together, and was developed as a co-creation by two Friends: Reuge & Nicolas Court.

Overview

Kelys (from the Greek chelone or chelys for tortoise) moves in a realistic tortoise-like gait with his head moving slowly side-to-side, his movements all in synchronicity with Chirp as springing from her nest and pirouetting, her beak opening and closing, wings flapping, and tail wagging, all in time to the melodic bird song.

Turtles have long represented wisdom in many cultures because of their long life spans (up to 190 years). While Kelys is certainly wise enough (an integrated mechanical sensor ensures that he doesn’t walk off table or desk tops), it’s his playful streak that complements Chirp’s musical exuberance.

Reuge x MB&F

4 Limited editions

Kelys & Chirp is available in 4 limited editions of 18 pieces each in blue, green, yellow or ochre.

  • Material: rhodium plated brass, stainless steel and 18K white gold
  • Number of components: 480
  • 100% hand assembled

  • Material: 18k white polished gold, eyes in sapphire
  • Number of components (bird alone): 30
  • Number of components (bellows): 90
  • Mainspring: twin-cam spring barrel
  • Power reserve: 3 cycles of turtle walking and bird singing
  • Bellows: double bellows system (bi-directional air pushing)
  • Security mechanism: if the bird or cover are pushed down while bird is singing, the bird automatically retreats

  • Material: grained and polish finishing, rhodium-plated brass, eyes in black onyx gems
  • Shell: 12 leather scales with individual polished edges
  • Mechanism for turtle automaton is driven by the Singing Bird movement
  • Number of components: 100
  • Gear train: elliptical gearing enables the turtle to advance with a realistically non-regular gait
  • Security friction clutch
  • Circular stainless steel winding key located on tortoise’s belly

  • Dimensions: 24 cm (length) x 16 cm (width) x 8 cm (height without bird open)
  • Weight: 1.4kg (approx.)
  • Speed: average tortoise speed: 0.03 m/s (0.06 mph)

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