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Konstantin Chaykin

Joker "Fiat Lux Prototype"

Konstantin Chaykin,獨一無二,原型精鋼腕錶,備月相顯示。

估價
CHF20,000 - 40,000
€21,600 - 43,200
$25,100 - 50,200
CHF44,450
拍品詳情
製造商
Konstantin Chaykin
年份
2024
錶殼號碼
00/38
型號名稱
Joker "Fiat Lux Prototype"
材料
Stainless steel
機芯
Automatic, cal. K07-0, 25 jewels
錶帶/ 錶鏈
Alligator
錶扣
Stainless steel Konstantin Chaykin pin buckle
尺寸
42mm diameter
簽名
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
配件
Accompanied by Konstantin Chaykin warranty card.
圖錄文章
Standing at the forefront of Russian watchmaking, Konstantin Chaykin is the first to become part of the Academy of Independent Watchmakers (AHCI) and claimed his debut Audacity award with his “Clown” creation at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in 2018. A self-proclaimed free-thinker, Chaykin has stated that he makes watches for people ”unburdened by stereotypes or prejudices.” Both endearing and divisive, since its introduction in 2017, Chaykin’s series of “Wristmons” have become sought-after by collectors. Since then, several “Wristmons” have debuted, including a Minion, Minotaur, Mouse King, Jack-O-Lantern, and Dracula. Each are delightful and irreverent in their own, pop-art inspired way.

The present “Fiat Lux” is the latest iteration of this iconic model specially made for Beijing based retailer West Wood Time as a 38 piece limited edition. “Fiat Lux” translates from Latin to “let there be light,” a fitting name was that emphasise’s the openworked design.

This Joker edition offers for the first time an openwork dial enabling a view of the inner workings. The dial features Clous de Paris guilloche motif decorations, silver plating, intricate coating, and multi-layered varnish application. In typical Wristmon style, the dial forms a face with the eyes being the sub-dials for the time, with the left register indicating the hours and the right, the minutes, while the mouth at six o’clock contains a moon phase display.

It is important to note that the “Fiat Lux” is also the very first Wristmon to feature a display caseback.

The present example number 00/38 is the original prototype that was photographed and featured in numerous online/paper publications adding an extra level of desirability.

Konstantin Chaykin

Russian瀏覽製造者