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Konstantin Chaykin’s invention of a new genre of allegorical watches was realised in the “Carpe Diem” model. The hourglass, one of the classic elements of an allegorical still life, is not just an artistic metaphor or an image on the dial, but a working mechanical function that is designed to replace the minute hand. The animated indication of the minutes as they pass is shown by an illusion of golden sand, flowing through the hourglass from the upper to lower bulbs.
Watch features
The calibre K.01-4 of the “Carpe Diem” watch was developed by Konstantin Chaykin and is equipped with a mechanical animated hourglass also invented by Konstantin Chaykin, in which the movement of sand, flowing from one bulb to the other, is naturally depicted using moving shutters.The movement was made entirely at the Konstantin Chaykin manufactory and is made according to the standards of haute horlogerie. Components finished using classical techniques: abrasive blasting;perlage; fine longitudinal, radial and circular grindings; flat polishing; manual chamfering, polishing; polished screw holes, pins and jewels; spherical polishing of the axel tips; and galvanized plating of different types. A distinctive feature of the movement is the use in the bridges of deep-relief engraving and hammering, as well as a “Pacman” branded thermometer (a device developed by Konstantin Chaykin to fine tune the effective length of the spring).
Caliber: К01-4 with hand winding by Konstantin Chaykin manufacture
Power Reserve: 48 hours
Accuracy: +/- 40 seconds per day
| Size: | Diameter 38,6 mm, height 7,9 mm |
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| Escapement: | Lever escapement |
| Half-wave frequency: | 21 600 |
| Number of stones: | 33 |
| Materials: | Brass, steel, bronze |
| Functions: | Hours, animated minute indication in the form of an hourglass (1 full cycle per 60 minutes) minutes, days of the week indication using astrological symbols |
Case with hand-engraved decoration.
Case dimensions: Diameter 45mm
| Case: | 18 karat rose gold |
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| Glass: | Sapphire crystal on the front and back |
| Dial finishing: | Diameter 38,1 mm, materials: brass, silver, gold, stone (magnesite) |
| Strap: | Exclusive alligator leather by the Konstantin Chaykin manufacture |
| Buckle: | Standard, 18 karat rose gold clasp, produced by Konstantin Chaykin manufacture |
| Water resistance: | З АТМ (30 m) |
The animated indication of the minutes as they pass is shown by an illusion of golden sand, flowing through the hourglass from the upper to lower bulbs.
