The “Joker” watch and subsequent models of the “Wristmons” collection (Wristmons – “mechanical monsters on the wrist”) are one of the most unexpected and spectacular discoveries in the watchmaking industry in recent times. Few could have expected – including Konstantin Chaykin himself, creator of the design and inventor of the watch movement – such a positive reaction from watch connoisseurs and professionals alike.
Watch features
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 pearl textured grinding; fine longitudinal and circular grinding; abrasive blasting to a matte finish; a smooth handcrafted chamfer; engraving; polished screw holes, pins and jewels; spherical polishing of the axel tips; and galvanized 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: K07-0 automatic winding by Konstantin Chaykin manufacture
Power reserve: 38 hours when fully wound
Accuracy: +/-15 seconds per day
| Caliber: | K07-0, automatic winding |
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| Basic mechanism: | ETA 2824-2 (diameter 25,6 mm, height 4,6 mm) |
| Size: | Diameter 31,5 mm, height 7,6 mm (incl. module) |
| Escapement: | Lever escapement |
| Half-wave frequency: | 28 800 |
| Number of stones: | 33 (base mechanism – 25 stones, module-8 stones) |
| Module parts : | 61 |
| Materials: | Brass, steel |
| Functions: | Regulator dial for hours and minutes, moon-phase display |
The trademark indication module and all the external design details of the “Joker” watch – the case, dial and strap buckle – are all entirely made in the workshops of the Konstantin Chaykin manufactory. A combination of fine longitudinal grinding, abrasive blasting methods and polishing is used in finishing the details of the dial – fine longitudinal and circular grinding, abrasive blasting to a matte finish, a smooth handcrafted chamfer, finish in two types of guilloche relief, galvanized silver and rhodium plating, pad printing and multi-layered lacquering. In the process of creating this watch not a single plastic component was used.
Case dimensions: Diameter 42 millimetres; height 13.7 millimetres
| Case: | Stainless steel |
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| Glass: | Sapphire crystal with antireflective coating, diameter 34.5 mm |
| Case parts: | 36 |
| Dial: | Silver and ruthenium plating, two types of guilloche |
| Dial parts: | 9 |
| Strap: | Violet alligator leather, calfskin lining, green stitching |
| Buckle: | Prong buckle in stainless steel |
| Water resistance: | З АТМ (30 m) |
