Bauhinia Watch Collection Overview — WatchProSite Forum Digest

ArmisT · 2021-08-17T18:04:36Z

Explore the Kudoke 2 'Bauhinia' with its stunning Tahitian Mother-of-Pearl dial. Discover why this independent watch captivates collectors on WatchProSite.

ArmisT's acquisition of the Kudoke 2 'Bauhinia' with its captivating Tahitian Mother-of-Pearl dial offers a fascinating look into the allure of independent watchmaking. His initial impressions highlight the dynamic interplay of light and color on the dial, a characteristic often challenging to capture photographically. This piece explores why this particular Kudoke reference has resonated so deeply with collectors, drawing comparisons and insights from the WatchProSite community.

I’ve been enamored by the Kudoke 2 for some time now, ever since I saw the Nocturne. The white dial is attractively ‘pure’, but I’ve liked the other more recent creations, specifically the Red Dunes and green Grüner Wald editions. Then, I saw this new edition with a Tahitian MOP dial and it was lights out. I haven’t had the chance to bond with it yet, so I’ve just been admiring its dynamic dial. For sure, this is too hard a dial for me to accurately capture in a picture. In the metal, the dial is much darker than it appears here, but then you see a wave and swirl of colors appear when the light catches it. I’ll see if I can take better snapshots at a later time. In the meantime, thanks for looking.

Key Points from the Discussion

The appeal of Mother-of-Pearl (MOP) dials, particularly Tahitian MOP, is a significant draw for collectors, with some having sought a MOP dial watch for several years, even considering custom pieces from other independent brands.
The Kudoke 2, especially with its MOP dial, is seen by some as an accessible alternative to more exclusive independent watches featuring similar dial materials, acknowledging the significant price difference while appreciating the aesthetic.
The 'lights out' moment described by the author, where a specific watch instantly captivates, is a shared experience among collectors, often triggered by unique dial materials or complications like astronomical displays.
The specific type of Mother-of-Pearl, such as Tahitian MOP, contributes to its unique visual characteristics and is a point of interest and learning for collectors.

The Discussion

Lankysudanese

Aug 17, 2021

That’s what I call “bedazzling”.

A major Mabrook, Aymen. You got a very attractive version of a killer watch 💪🏿💪🏿

ArmisT

Aug 17, 2021

Thank you so much, brother! You were certainly a positive influence on my interest in this brand.

Lankysudanese

Aug 18, 2021

You flatter me with your humility.

I look forward to more photos; wristshot, caseback etc

mahesh

Aug 17, 2021

Extremely sensual dial…

ArmisT

Aug 17, 2021

That is an accurate characterization, well put.

Cpt Scarlet

Aug 17, 2021

Congratulations on pulling the trigger …

Great choice and I hope that you will join us for WristScan this weekend with some more photos. Enjoy !

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