kolobok
The presentation of a new watch in Konstantin Chaykin's Wristmons ("wrist monsters") collection took place in August 2023, where he introduced the new character – Kolobok..
Kolobok is the title character in the Russian fairy tale of the same name. The tale's hero is the Little Round Bun (more usual name of the story in English). He was baked by Grandma and Grandpa, turned out to be alive and quite restless, running away from home. During his journey encountered a rabbit, a wolf, and a bear who tried to eat him, but the hero outwitted them all and escaped with his life. The central theme of the fairy tale (which everyone in Russia knows) is Kolobok's song: "I got away from Grandpa, I got away from Grandma, I got away from the rabbit..." At the end of the story the hero encounters a fox. In Russian fairy tales this figure is traditionally the most cunning, and this is no exception. The fox deceives the Kolobok and eats him.
Owing to talented illustrators over the ages Kolobok remains one of the most positive characters in Russian fairy tales. He is simultaneously cheerful, wily, and even a bit audacious, in other words, an ideal candidate for the Wristmons collection alongside Minions, the Joker, and Harley Quinn.
The international presentation of this latest work took place on August 29 as part of Geneva Watch Days, giving this hero known to everyone in Russia since childhood a breath of new life and a chance to talk about him in every corner of the globe. At all levels, from watch design, movement features to promotion, the master tells the story and conveys the personalities of the characters in modern language, creating his own "new take on a fairy tale" that allows it to be understood without words.
There came a moment when I realized that Kolobok was the ideal starting point for a series of Russian Wristmons," recalls the master. "I was so inspired by this image that I drew 3-4 versions of sketches in a couple of days. The hero turned out to be so captivating and positive that I could no longer put this idea aside and returned to it, finalizing the design again and again.
The watch is issued in a limited edition of 99 pieces. All the pieces are reserved. To get the opportunity to order one of the serial models of the next release apply for the waiting list.
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TALE ABOUT HOW THE KOLOBOK BECAME A WATCH
The image of the Kolobok has been personified by many artists, illustrators, and animators. The hero has sometimes looked different, but his main features have always remained unchanged: round, golden yellow (as befits the bun he is), wide-eyed, and with a broad smile. This is how Konstantin Chaykin decided to create his hero with the aid of Haute Horlogerie.
MOVEMENT
The calibre K.18-20 with automatic winding is produсed by Konstantin Chaykin Manufacture. The joker-indication module consists of 80 parts including 8 jewels.Power reserve is 42 hours.
Functions:
– Joker-time indication
– Day of the week indication
– Moonphase indication
ASSEMBLING
Watching the process of assembling of any of Wristmons is very exciting. You can see how the movement gets trademark wristmon's "eyes" and "smile". These parts form the unforgettable face-like dial.
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CASE AND STRAP DETAILS
The watch comes in a 40 mm steel case. The name of the watch is engraved on the bezel in stylized Cyrillic letters. The watch is outfitted with an alligator leather strap with a bright yellow lining and stitching. The buckle, produced by the Konstantin Chaykin manufactory, is classic, stainless steel.
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