All things said and done, the watch that put Chaykin on the world map, has been without any doubt the Joker watch. A fun, handbuilt watch with a personality matched by no other watch out there. With seemingly no equals in the watch world and no competitors in this segment, Chaykin decided to challenge himself and treat us to a new twist on the Joker. World, meet Santa!
At first glance, a mere cosmetic update. But not quite. “Whereas in the standard movement (caliberCaliber The caliber ('movement') is the heart and engine of a watch. It consists of a number of interconnected components that work together. Energy is transmitted through the gear train, to the escapement mechanism. The escapement mechanism releases this energy in a controlled manner. This drives the gear train, which ultimately rotates the hands of the watch and keeps time. [More Info] K.07-0) the convex discs of the hour and minute indicators were installed above the moonphaseMoonphase A moonphase complication is a feature found in some watches that displays the phase of the moon as it appears in the sky. It typically includes a small disc with a representation of the moon, usually with a depiction of the lunar surface, that rotates to indicate the current phase of the moon. The disc rotates once every 29.5 days, the same period of time it takes for the moon to go through its lunar cycle. [Learn More] indicator disc, in the new caliber K.07-2 all three discs are in one line. Konstantin used shorter axles for the hour and minute indicators while also increasing the radius of the sphere (these discs always having a spherical surface)”.
The Wristmons’ eyes have slightly decreased in size, visually compensated for by the sapphire lenses, as has the diameter of the lunar disc. As q result the face-like dial had to be redesigned.
Excellent detail has been the updated Santa strap. No longer the business casual Tie strap paired with the Joker, but rather a full blown Santa inspired creation.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Caliber: K.07-2 with automatic winding
Base movement: Swiss-made Eta 2824-2
Movement dimensions: Diameter 31.5mm, height 7.6mm (inc. module)
Balance frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour
Power reserveRéserve de marche Also known as Power Reserve. A watch's power reserve refers to the amount of time a mechanical watch can run without being wound. The power reserve of a mechanical watch can vary depending on the size of the mainspring, the efficiency of the gear train, and the rate at which the mainspring releases energy. If a watch has a Power Reserve 'complication' it simply means that the status of the power reserve can be seen on the watch itself (either on the dial or movement side of the watch).
[Learn More]: 38 hours
Diameter 42mm, height 13.7mm
Dial finish: GuillocheGuilloche Guilloche is a decorative technique used in a.o. watchmaking, it is an engraving process that creates intricate patterns on the dials and other parts of the watch. It is done by using a rose engine, a specialized lathe with a variety of interchangeable cam-driven patterns. The patterns are created by the movement of the machine's cutting tool over the surface of the metal. Guilloche is considered to be a traditional and labor-intensive technique, it requires a high level of skill and experience to produce good consistent results.
[Learn More], silver plating, multi-layered lacquer coating
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