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.

Though the production of this watch was limited to only 88 pieces, the present watch is set apart as it is designated “Not For Sale”, indicating it was likely given to friends of the brand. That also could explain the lack of guarantee card and box.

To collectors who are not afraid to be different, this is an innovative and disruptive statement timepiece.