Konstantin Chaykin BaselWorld 2018 Novelties

DonCorson · 2018-03-27T23:22:08Z

Explore Konstantin Chaykin's BaselWorld 2018 novelties: the Joker, Clown, and Halloween watches. Discover unique designs and collector insights.

DonCorson introduces Konstantin Chaykin's 2018 BaselWorld novelties, highlighting the continued success of the 'Joker' watch and the debut of the 'Clown' and 'Halloween' pieces. The post showcases the independent watchmaker's distinctive approach to horology, emphasizing his creative output and the unique character of his designs.

Konstantin Chaykin's last year has been defined by the success of his "Joker" watch, introduced last year at BaselWorld.
This year he showed also a "Clown" watch and a "Halloween" unique piece.
Note that the joker is wearing a suit and tie this year.
This year he will be catching up on his orders and will then hopefully move on to something new.
(The creative mind of the independent watchmaker with the most patents is always working, not one to rest on his laurels)

Key Points from the Discussion

The Konstantin Chaykin Joker watch, despite its unconventional design, consistently brings a smile to the owner's face and garners significant attention from both watch enthusiasts and the general public.
The 'focused' eye expression on the Joker dial occurs only about 10% of the time, with the watch often appearing 'cross-eyed,' which can be a point of contention for those with OCD.
The right crown of the Joker watch is a moonphase correction pusher, not a winding crown, and attempting to twist it too hard can cause damage.
While not an everyday watch, the Joker or Clown pieces are considered fun additions to a collection, offering a playful escape for challenging days.
The novelty of a clown or joker watch might wear out quickly for some, questioning its long-term appeal.

The Discussion

sham1

Mar 27, 2018

but I would have thought that the novelty of having a clown of joker watch would wear out pretty quickly.

Watchonthewrist

Mar 28, 2018

its not a every day watch but when you strap it on the wrist you will get a smille on your face i think .

Watchonthewrist

Mar 28, 2018

Hope mine will be ready before the end of this year 🙏🏻

DSF

Mar 28, 2018

My Joker says hi to his friends = ) I have to say, the novelty is still going strong and my love on this watch is growing more and more everyday. As my wife put it perfectly, “The watch is so you!” personally-wise . Yes, it may not be to everyone’s taste. But this watch never fails to put a smile on my face or to anyone around me. I get asked more questions on this one than my entire collection combined, from watch lovers or not. To sum it up, it’s a horological joke at it’s best in a very charm

sham1

Mar 28, 2018

the owner of a Moser fume dial!!!

jmpTT

Mar 28, 2018

Will look very interesting when the case has aged, although I think something more demonic would have matched perfectly with the bronze case. Now that tie is really clever, another humorous novelty. Great creativity from Chaykin, glad this whole series has been successful.

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