Christiaan van der Klaauw HQ Visit: Independent Watches

Watchonthewrist · 2024-03-12T08:22:38Z

Explore Christiaan van der Klaauw's atelier with Watchonthewrist. Discover the Dutch independent watchmaker's astronomical complications, GPHG wins, and the vision of CEO Pim Koeslag. A must-read for collectors.

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WatchProSite is thrilled to present Watchonthewrist's exclusive tour of the Christiaan van der Klaauw atelier, offering a rare glimpse into the heart of Dutch independent watchmaking. His personal narrative underscores the profound impact a brand's origins and philosophy can have on a collector's journey. This feature illuminates why Christiaan van der Klaauw continues to captivate enthusiasts with its unique astronomical complications.

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Last week i had the pleasure of visiting the atelier of Christiaan vd Klaauw again . I always had and still have a soft spot for the brand as it started my love for Indies 20 years ago.
I ordered a special watch back then , after waiting for a year i was invited to pick it up at the atelier (it was a small workshop next to his house) . That experience totally changed my thinking about watch collecting and from then on i new this was my path to follow.

Beautiful location

Amazing entry

GPHG winning watch

History

Astronomical clocks . Mr Christiaan his passion back in the days

My latest CvdK purchase .

Real moon 🌖

Smallest planetarium in a watch

Ceo and current majority owner mr Pim Koeslag . A true master watchmaker that worked for Frédérique Constant and Ateliers de Monaco for many years before he took over CvdK

History of the brand

Van Gogh style 😜

Hoped you liked this little tour . 🙏🏻🤗

Key Points from the Discussion

The author recently hosted a fellow collector from Dubai, showcasing the Christiaan van der Klaauw atelier as an important Dutch watch brand, which resulted in the friend purchasing an Ariadne V8 with a Carbon dial.
Pim Koeslag, the current CEO of Christiaan van der Klaauw, is recognized for his significant contributions to watchmaking, including co-inventing the FC810 movement with Flexous during his tenure at Frédérique Constant.
The extensive collection of astronomical clocks at the Christiaan van der Klaauw workshops provides clear insight into the brand's deep-rooted focus on celestial complications in their timepieces.
The concept of having a miniature planetarium integrated into a wristwatch is a source of fascination for many collectors, highlighting the brand's unique horological appeal.
Despite personal aesthetic preferences, the quality and craftsmanship of Christiaan van der Klaauw timepieces are widely acknowledged and appreciated by the community.

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sham1

Mar 12, 2024

Beautiful photo coverage my friend!

Amazing watches!!

Watchonthewrist

Mar 12, 2024

Thank you my friend 🤗

Agree they make amazing watches

lm6

Mar 12, 2024

Fascinating brand. I discovered the brand some years ago, and really like their complications. Thanks for the tour!

Watchonthewrist

Mar 12, 2024

Your welcome 🙏🏻🤗

ChristianDK

Mar 12, 2024

Beautiful report. I really enjoyed it

Thank you for sharing it.

Watchonthewrist

Mar 12, 2024

Thanks for your kind words dear Christian🙏🏻

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