Independent watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin has created a brand new restricted version skeletonized model of the unique Joker timepiece.
The Joker Fiat Lux is offered in a 42 mm x 12.1 mm chrome steel case and includes a mounted bezel engraved with the symbols of a “5 of a sort” poker hand.
The dial has been skeletonized, with silver plating, black coating, Clous de Paris guilloche motif decorations, and multi-layer varnish coating, nevertheless, there aren’t any Geneva stripes or anglage finishes.
Powered by a modified ETA 2824-2, this isn’t a manufacture motion however does make the most of an in-house module, made in Russia. The 4Hz automated caliber Okay.07-0 measures 31.5 mm x 7.6 mm, has 84 complete elements, and 33 jewels.
Winding the mainspring is automated through a specifically designed rotor that seem like solar rays that mimic the wavy, skeletonized motif on the dial. The watch can be wound by hand and has the inventory 38-hour energy reserve. The motion drives the hour and minute fingers and moonphase indicator.
The Joker Fiat Lux is about 15 grams lighter than the non-skeletonized model and is offered in a restricted version of 38 items for China. Comes with a black alligator leather-based strap with inexperienced calfskin lining.
Images by Konstantin Chaykin.
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