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Konstantin Chaykin
Joker "Fiat Lux Prototype"
A unique and audacious prototype openwork stainless steel wristwatch with moonphases
- Estimate
- CHF20,000 - 40,000€21,600 - 43,200$25,100 - 50,200
CHF44,450
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Konstantin Chaykin
- Year
- 2024
- Case No
- 00/38
- Model Name
- Joker "Fiat Lux Prototype"
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. K07-0, 25 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Alligator
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Konstantin Chaykin pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 42mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Konstantin Chaykin warranty card.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
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. A self-proclaimed free-thinker, Chaykin has stated that he makes watches for people ”unburdened by stereotypes or prejudices.” Both endearing and divisive, since its introduction in 2017, Chaykin’s series of “Wristmons” have become sought-after by collectors. Since then, several “Wristmons” have debuted, including a Minion, Minotaur, Mouse King, Jack-O-Lantern, and Dracula. Each are delightful and irreverent in their own, pop-art inspired way.
The present “Fiat Lux” is the latest iteration of this iconic model specially made for Beijing based retailer West Wood Time as a 38 piece limited edition. “Fiat Lux” translates from Latin to “let there be light,” a fitting name was that emphasise’s the openworked design.
This Joker edition offers for the first time an openwork dial enabling a view of the inner workings. The dial features Clous de Paris guilloche motif decorations, silver plating, intricate coating, and multi-layered varnish application. In typical Wristmon style, the dial forms a face with the eyes being the sub-dials for the time, with the left register indicating the hours and the right, the minutes, while the mouth at six o’clock contains a moon phase display.
It is important to note that the “Fiat Lux” is also the very first Wristmon to feature a display caseback.
The present example number 00/38 is the original prototype that was photographed and featured in numerous online/paper publications adding an extra level of desirability.
The present “Fiat Lux” is the latest iteration of this iconic model specially made for Beijing based retailer West Wood Time as a 38 piece limited edition. “Fiat Lux” translates from Latin to “let there be light,” a fitting name was that emphasise’s the openworked design.
This Joker edition offers for the first time an openwork dial enabling a view of the inner workings. The dial features Clous de Paris guilloche motif decorations, silver plating, intricate coating, and multi-layered varnish application. In typical Wristmon style, the dial forms a face with the eyes being the sub-dials for the time, with the left register indicating the hours and the right, the minutes, while the mouth at six o’clock contains a moon phase display.
It is important to note that the “Fiat Lux” is also the very first Wristmon to feature a display caseback.
The present example number 00/38 is the original prototype that was photographed and featured in numerous online/paper publications adding an extra level of desirability.