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Konstantin Chaykin

Clown II Audacity

An audacious and rare limited edition stainless steel automatic wristwatch with moonphases, guarantee and presentation box, numbered 35 of a limited edition of 88 pieces

Estimate
CHF20,000 - 40,000
€21,600 - 43,200
$24,500 - 49,000
CHF24,130
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Konstantin Chaykin
Year
2020
Case No
35/88
Model Name
Clown II Audacity
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Automatic, K07-0, 33 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Konstantin Chaykin pin buckle
Dimensions
42mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Konstantin Chaykin Guarantee dated 1st September 2020, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
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. Offering a completely new genre in haute horlogerie, Konstantin Chaykin’s invention dares to release the Jack-in-the-box to a whole new level. Provocative, unpredictable and extraordinary, these are certainly emotions that get conjured for the present timepiece, the Clown II Audacity. Part of the Wristmons Monsters collection, the model pays homage to the first "Audacity" award for the Russian inventor.

Most recognizable for its signature dancing-pupils indicating the hour and minutes and the peculiar grin under the big red nose that displays a moon phase cleverly disguised as the tongue of the entertainer. Painted with a decoration of white guilloché spiralling out from the center, the moonphase can be advanced with the pusher sitting adjacent to the crown. Produced in stainless steel with a 42m diameter case, the clown is dressed in a flamboyant costume in blue and red with yellow stitching as its strap. Much like the colour scheme of a circus tent, the caseback is also engraved with the house of the Clown.

Revealing a part of the character of their owner, the model is made in 88 pieces only. To collectors who are not afraid to be different, this is a must-have statement timepiece.

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