Clown
Looking at the world in cheerful amazement
Konstantin Chaykin, Russian inventor and watchmaker, believes that modern mechanical collector's watches should have something else in addition to chronometric accuracy and high-quality workmanship. He is convinced that a watch should evoke bright emotions in its owner and clearly stand out as an object of art, i.e. it should be spectacular, eye-catching, memorable and provocative. For this reason, Konstantin Chaykin, creator of the extraordinary Joker watch and long-time admirer of the works of Stephen King,internationally acclaimed king of horrors, coordinated the release of the Clown watch with the film adaptation of King’s novel “It”.
With its broad smile and wide eyes, with which it looks at the world in joyful amazement, this watch clearly reflects the fact that its owner is a connoisseur of unusual, spectacular style, ready to challenge the generally accepted taste and at the same time an authority on haute horlogerie with his own preferences. Experts share this view – in 2018, Konstantin Chaykin and his Clown watch were awarded one of the most prestigious awards in the industry, the Audacity Prize of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG).
PRODUCTION
There is something special about observing the watch being built. It is not just a mechanical process, but a true art in which the meticulous work of the master craftsman is combined with the precision of technical thinking. Assembling a watch is something that can fascinate, inspire and convey a sense of wonder.
LIMITED EDITION OF 27 PIECES
The Clown watch is an elegant, witty piece of mechanical watchmaking that reminds us that every child is confronted with its own fears during the formation of its personality and overcomes them again and again. Just as “It” from the novel reappears once every 27 years in the small town of Derry, the edition was also limited to 27 pieces. Konstantin Chaykin decided that anyone who buys one of the 27 pieces should take on the role of a caring adult – a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each watch inspired by the iconic novel will be donated to a charity that helps sick children.
DESIGN
The watchmaker’s vision of the clown, Stephen King’s main character in “It”, is reflected in every element of the design – from the spectacular, brightly colored irises of the eyes and the red accents of the face-like dial to the high-quality black leather strap with contrasting red stitching.
Case dimensions: Diameter 42 mm; 13.7 mm thick.
MOVEMENT
Especially for the Joker and other models of the Wristmons collection Konstantin Chaykin developed a double-disc display for the hour and minute indications, as well as a moonphase indicator. In the construction and design of the movement, he was guided by the principles of haute horlogerie, despite the fact that the movement is hidden under an opaque dial. Konstantin Chaykin meticulously finished every part of the movement using classic techniques: perlage; fine longitudinal and circular grinding; sandblasting; hand-polished chamfers; engravings; polished screw, pin and jewel recesses; ball polishing of the pivots; and rhodium plating. In total the module includes 8 jewels, designed to reduce friction, while the moonphase indicator is driven by a wheel with 59 teeth.
Caliber: K.07-0, automatic, made by Konstantin Chaykin Manufacture
Power reserve: 38 hours
Functions: – Joker-indication of time with hour and minute discs; – Moonphase indicator
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