German watchmaker Stefan Kudoke has shortly made a reputation in unbiased watchmaking, establishing an eponymous Kudoke model with a particular design language for handcrafted timepieces. In 2023, he launched the Kudoke 3, which constructed on the success of the Kudoke 1 and Kudoke 2 designs whereas including a singular twist – a split-level dial and a triple-scale hour show. As customary with artistically inclined small-scale indies, customization corresponding to motion and higher dial plate ornament was talked about, now the model reveals what it will possibly supply, revealing Kudoke 3 Flakes.
The Kudoke 3 was an attention-grabbing addition to the model’s rising assortment, providing an uncommon time show with three scales for the hours and a three-armed hour hand. Good to draw consideration, however not the very best in studying time at a look, but designed as an aesthetically pleasing timepiece, Kudoke 3 was obtained properly.
The brand new version of Kudoke 3 – the brand new Flakes – retains the case design and dimensions, 39mm diameter x 10,3mm thickness, constructed from chrome steel and totally polished (a gold case is elective, upon request). The three-scale hour show of Kudoke 3 is utilized to the decrease silver-plated dial degree, and it’s the higher dial plate, which along with the minute ring on high is mounted to the decrease plate with the 4 screws, positioned as 10, 20, 40 and 50-minute marks, that’s the spotlight of this new model.
The Flakes version is distinguished by the hand-engraved higher dial with a cultured bevel, out there in both yellow gold plating or a rhodium end, crafted utilizing the “Flakes” engraving approach, a course of that entails delicately carving out tiny flakes of fabric – which feels comparable in execution to the Chronomètre Artisans by Simon Brette. The result’s a genuinely one-of-a-kind dial, with every bit carrying its distinctive texture and depth. For these searching for additional personalization, Kudoke presents extra engraving methods and customized motifs upon request, making certain every watch turns into a deeply private expression of workmanship.
The Kudoke 3 sequence depends upon the Kudoke Kaliber 1 motion, based mostly on the Habring2 A11, working at 28,800 vibrations/hour frequency and offering 46 hours of energy reserve. The hand-engraved stability cock is adorned with an infinity image, it is usually repeated because the counterweight of the minute hand and a 60-minute mark on the minutes ring.
The Kudoke 3 Flakes is obtainable on a leather-based or Alcantara strap, closed with a chrome steel buckle, rose gold and folding clasp in chrome steel are particular order choices. The value is EUR 12,434 excl. taxes. The watch is out there straight from Kudoke. Please go to www.kudoke.eu for extra data.
