Depicting five iconic wild animals, an elephant, a tiger, a panda, a gorilla or a rhino – all of which are listed by the World Wildlife Fund as being under threat – the new GyroGraff Endangered Species collection from Graff pioneers a new métiers d’art developed exclusively in-house.

Called diamond-marquetry, the groundbreaking technique has enabled Graff to capture the nobility and power of some of the world’s most revered creatures on the dials of five new GyroGraff timepieces, in an intricate mosaic of polished metal parts and precious stones.

The creative process began with artistic drawings of the dials, with openings for the GyroGraff’s signature double-axis tourbillon and spherical moon phase complications, and with space for a power reserve indicator at 1 o’clock. Skilled craftsmen and highly experienced engineers then worked together to break the dials down into their individual components – an artform in itself, given that the number ranges from 112 for the panda to a remarkable 139 separate elements for the gorilla.

A masterclass in gem-setting, each dial is a breathtaking work of art. Undoubtedly among the most complex ever envisaged in the world of watchmaking, the new GyroGraff Endangered Species collection is a celebration of both Graff’s mastery of métiers d’art and the majesty of these magnificent beasts.