The Engraved Dial of The New Kudoke 3 Flakes

German watchmaker Stefan Kudoke has shortly made a reputation in independent 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 novel twist – a split-level dial and a triple-scale hour show. As customary with artistically inclined small-scale indies, customization resembling motion and higher dial plate ornament was talked about, now the model exhibits what it might probably supply, revealing Kudoke 3 Flakes.

The Kudoke 3 was an attention-grabbing addition to the model’s rising assortment, providing an unusual time display with three scales for the hours and a three-armed hour hand. Good to draw consideration, however not the perfect in studying time at a look, but designed as an aesthetically pleasing timepiece, Kudoke 3 was acquired nicely.

The brand new version of Kudoke 3 – the brand new Flakes – retains the case design and dimensions, 39mm diameter x 10,3mm thickness, made out of chrome steel and absolutely polished (a gold case is non-compulsory, 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 prime 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, accessible 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 related in execution to the Chronomètre Artisans by Simon Brette. The result’s a genuinely one-of-a-kind dial, with each bit carrying its distinctive texture and depth. For these looking for additional personalization, Kudoke gives extra engraving strategies and customized motifs upon request, making certain every watch turns into a deeply private expression of workmanship.

The Kudoke 3 collection 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 steadiness cock is embellished 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 stainless-steel buckle, rose gold and folding clasp in chrome steel are particular order choices. The worth is EUR 12,434 excl. taxes. The watch is accessible straight from Kudoke. Please go to www.kudoke.eu for extra data.