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| Posted: Wed Mar 16th, 2011 11:36 pm |
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Not sure how to describe this one - just look for yourself below -  AHCI Member The New Moon The New Moon was brought by Konstantin Chaykin into the world of watchmaking. Its tiny model, a 12-millimeter wootz steel ball, is placed at the center of the dial. As well as the Orb of Night is always drawn to us with one of its part the lunar globe in Konstantin Chaykin watch is fixed, and changing of phases is displayed by rotating around of a silver half-sphere, covered with black rhodium, which symbolize the shaded part of the Earth's satellite. Such innovative solution of lunar phases indication is used for the first time. The watch got its name in honor of heroic achievements of the Soviet space navigation in the Moon opening up. Space for real men For the case of the Moon watch Konstantin Chaykin chose an unusual material – steel wootz. And there is good reason. Complex patterned structure of this amazing steel recalls the relief of lunar surface. The steel wootz used for the case is made by one of the best gunsmiths in Russia, expert on damask steel and wootz, Sergey Lunev. And the case appearance is designed by Konstantin Chaykin and designer Vikenty Gryaznov. As planned by the developers the watch in profile resembles outlines of a lunar rover.  Mystery of the wootz Ancient Indian legends tell us that many centuries ago from the Himalaya Mountains in Punjab (an ancient principality in India) came the blacksmiths caste, well experienced in the iron business and able to make iron weapons with unusual pattern and properties. Metal used for this weapon was called wootz (damask). The ancient masters carefully kept the secret of making this metal and it did not live up to our days. Scientists of later times found the ways to create patterned damask steel, but none of them exactly echoed the ancient skills, and modern damask still differs from the legendary Indian wootz.  The Dark Side Of the Moon Manufactory caliber of the watch Lunokhod is completely designed and developed by Konstantin Chaykin. Each part was polished by hand, in the best tradition of watchmaking. Non-standard technical device is caused by need to drive the large spherical lunar phases indicator – maestro’s patented invention. Material for the winding and drum wheels is ancient Indian wootz. The back cover is transparent to allow observing of complex and amazing life of micro details which drive the whole movement. Specifications The case measures 50mm x 10.7mm. The crystal is sapphire and it features an ostrich strap. The movement measures 32mm x 37mm x 6.6mm, has 25 jewels, and beats at 21,600 vph. It has a power reserve of 48 hours. Functions are hours and minutes, lunar phases and day & night indications.  About the watchmaker Chaykin Konstantin Yurievich Chaykin is a Russian engineer and watchmaker, who was born, and works in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Since 2003 he designs and makes elite watches and clocks with complications of unusual astronomic functions. He is a member of Académie horlogère des créateurs indépendants (AHCI). The most complicated watch movements in Russia are born in the maestro’s hands. His ingenuity and encyclopedic knowledge can create entirely new, exclusive chronometric instruments. Source - timezone
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| Posted: Wed Mar 16th, 2011 11:43 pm |
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arnie11 Capone. Al Capone ! 
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Unusual ? Awesome ? High Tech ? ....................... Yes ?? 
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| Posted: Thu Mar 17th, 2011 01:00 am |
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four20 laissez les bons temps rouler! 
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nope
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| Posted: Thu Mar 17th, 2011 01:02 am |
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Domtime I Wanna Be Your Dog 
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Pink Floyd would be proud!I love Pink Floyd,but i'm not lovin'this piece...
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| Posted: Thu Mar 17th, 2011 01:33 am |
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bmac Lucky man 
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What planet is that thing from, it looks like klingon military. Nice find, it's cool to see some artists at work.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 17th, 2011 03:30 am |
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gmen97 Watch Freek 
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interesting time piece ... i'll pass
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| Posted: Fri Mar 18th, 2011 03:42 am |
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20DYNAMITE07 Watch Freek 
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Finally... the perfect watch for every Pink Floyd loving Lychanthrope out there! Talk about a market just waiting to be tapped! Joking aside... that's pretty astounding.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 24th, 2011 12:40 am |
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hurst hmm... what to put here? 
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i like it
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| Posted: Thu Mar 24th, 2011 01:40 am |
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arnie11 Capone. Al Capone !
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I think that when looking at many of the "high end" timepieces, one must go beyond the fact that it is a watch. It's the creativity, artistry & intricacy that really shines with these rare and expensive pieces not to mention the complexity of the movements. Even if it doesn't appeal to you, one still has to appreciate the overall synergistic effort in designing such pieces. Art work. Materpieces of horology. That's what they are. JMHO. Last edited on Thu Mar 24th, 2011 01:41 am by arnie11 ____________________
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| Posted: Tue May 10th, 2011 05:27 am |
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crotchhasteeth Adopt an old watch today! 
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now that is ground breaking, gorgeous watch
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| Posted: Tue May 10th, 2011 12:19 pm |
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soundaround Watch Fan
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arnie11 wrote: I think that when looking at many of the "high end" timepieces, one must go beyond the fact that it is a watch. It's the creativity, artistry & intricacy that really shines with these rare and expensive pieces not to mention the complexity of the movements. Even if it doesn't appeal to you, one still has to appreciate the overall synergistic effort in designing such pieces. +1 !!
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| Posted: Tue May 10th, 2011 07:17 pm |
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rastafadda1953 Watch Freek 
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wow thats feeeking hot
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| Posted: Fri Sep 30th, 2011 12:47 pm |
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Gabriel_BB Watch Freek 
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I like it too.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 30th, 2011 10:21 pm |
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DenFromNM It's DOOMSDAY! 
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arnie11 wrote: I think that when looking at many of the "high end" timepieces, one must go beyond the fact that it is a watch. It's the creativity, artistry & intricacy that really shines with these rare and expensive pieces not to mention the complexity of the movements. Even if it doesn't appeal to you, one still has to appreciate the overall synergistic effort in designing such pieces. I agree Arnie. Not really sure how to tell time on this one, but is is very interesting to say the least. I love that it says dark side of the moon. Pretty cool.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14th, 2011 01:38 pm |
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Uberscreamer Too much Orange u say? 
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I saw this design on another forum a few months back. but still have not quite understood the logistics of the watch. The main thing that I am uncertain about is whether or not the lower dial is the minute hand, or if it displays seconds. If the lower hand is minutes, then I am not sure what the time in the example picture above would be, as the hour hand appears to already be half-way between the 2 and 3, but only 10 minutes past? I think logically speaking this would have to be a second hand, placing the time at closer to 2:30 AM and 9 seconds? Either way, there is no disputing that this movement is an exemplary addition to a world of mechanical art pieces, and though it is WAY out of my league in pricing, here's to hoping that Invicta sees this and tries making a reproduction piece! 
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14th, 2011 07:01 pm |
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AVERY Watch Freek 
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Innovative but ugly as sin.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 22nd, 2011 02:42 am |
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Fate185 Watch Freek 
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This is really cool!
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| Posted: Sun Feb 12th, 2012 01:20 pm |
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jeroen peters Watch Freek
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interesting
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| Posted: Sun Feb 12th, 2012 01:42 pm |
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liquid Watch Freek 
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incredibly ugly art or not it is an ugly watch
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| Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2012 12:11 am |
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1stiski Watch Freek
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VERY old world.. I like it...
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