Christiaan Van Der Klaauw – CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Meteorite Edition

 

Christiaan Van Der Klaauw – Astronomical Masterpieces CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Meteorite Case Exclusive Edition 2025

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 A Star Fragment, Guardian of Time: The Grand Planetarium Eccentric Meteorite

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Time and space converge in the latest masterpiece of haute horlogerie: the Grand Planetarium Eccentric Meteorite. This extraordinary timepiece is crafted from a genuine meteorite fragment—once part of an asteroid’s core, drifting through space for billions of years before falling to Earth 50,000 years ago. Now, this celestial relic has been transformed into an exceptional watch, uniting cosmic heritage with unparalleled horological innovation.

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At the heart of this timepiece lies a groundbreaking complication: the Eccentric Planetarium, the only mechanical Grand Planetary Complication in the world that accurately displays all eight planets—Mercury, Venus, Earth and her Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — moving in real time around the Sun. 

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This breathtaking mechanism captures the celestial dance of our Solar System with unmatched precision, making it a true marvel of both astronomy and watchmaking.

A Celestial Fusion of Science and Art

Master watchmaker Pim Koeslag has meticulously sculpted this timepiece, ensuring that its construction reflects the grandeur of its cosmic origins. 

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The meteorite case, weighing 47 grams, is carefully crafted out of a 1.09 kg space stone. This extraordinary material shaped by the universe itself, features a unique Widmanstätten pattern, formed over millions of years of slow cooling in space, making each case truly one of a kind. 

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The dial is a celestial spectacle in itself: crafted from aventurine glass (goldfluss), it mimics the night sky, complete with zodiac constellations. 

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The Eccentric Planetarium features hand-painted planetary orbits, while the meteorite dial ring, set between Mars and Jupiter, signifies the asteroid belt and contains real fragments of a martian nakhlite meteorite —a piece of another world encased within this exceptional timepiece.

Precision Engineering: The Grand Planetarium Manufacture Movement

Beyond its astronomical artistry, the Grand Planetarium Eccentric Meteorite is a testament to the finest Swiss watchmaking. At its core lies a manufacture movement featuring:

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    • Uni-directional automatic winding with a 60-hour power reserve
    • Free-sprung hairspring and variable-inertia balance wheel
    • 32 jewels, operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3Hz)
    • Swiss lever escapement with jeweled bearings
    • Hand-finished star-shaped bridges, adorned with circular graining, frosted star decorations, and rhodium plating
    • Skeletonized rose gold-plated brass rotor, shaped into the CVDK logo, with a rhodium-plated tungsten weight for optimal efficiency

A Timepiece Beyond Time

Encased in domed sapphire crystal, the 44mm meteorite case showcases the celestial ballet within. The sapphire crystal case-back reveals the movement’s intricate craftsmanship, while the dark blue hand-stitched leather strap and platinum folding clasp complete this cosmic masterpiece.

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“The Grand Planetarium Eccentric Meteorite is more than a watch. It is a link between humanity and the cosmos, a way to wear the universe on your wrist,” says Pim Koeslag.

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This timepiece is a tribute to time itself. From a star’s death to an asteroid’s journey, from its fall to Earth to its transformation into an exceptional watch—each second it measures is an echo of the vast cosmic history it carries.

An Exclusive, Limited Edition for Collectors

The Grand Planetarium Eccentric Meteorite is available in a strictly limited edition, with a maximum of 3 pieces, depending on the avaibility and quality of the rough meteorite material. 

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So far, Christiaan van der Klaauw has been able to produce only 2 pieces from the available material, making this timepiece an exceptionally rare collector’s item. This extraordinary creation offers the unique opportunity to own a fragment of a star, forever marking the passage of time.

This extraordinary creation offers the unique opportunity to own a fragment of a star, forever marking the passage of time. 

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: Astronomical Masterpieces

Model: CVDK GRAND PLANETARIUM ECCENTRIC Meteorite Edition

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Manufacture movement: 

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Uni-directional automatic winding, power reserve 60 hours, free sprung hair
spring, variable-inertia balance wheel, 32 Jewels, frequency 21.600 vibrations/hour (3Hz), jeweled swiss lever escapement, star shaped bridges with hand circular finishing,  frosted star decoration with rhodium plating, perlage decoration and rhodium plating on main plate, skeletonized rose gold-plated brass rotor formed in the shape of the CVDK logo, rhodium plated tungsten weight on outside diameter of rotor.
Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds - by rotating sun logo in the center, date indicator, zodiac sign indicator.
Complication; Eccentric Planetarium; it is the only mechanical Planetarium watch in the world that displays all 8 planets, showing the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune — moving in real time around the Sun.
Case
Meteorite ø 44.00 mm
Domed sapphire crystal engraved with signature index
Sapphire crystalcase-back.
Water Resistance 50 Meters
Dial
Aventurine glass (goldfluss) creating a star filled sky with zodiac signs, Eccentric Planetarium with hand painted planets, meteorite dial ring, set between Mars and Jupiter, with real fragments of a martian nakhlite meteorite
Hands Gold-plated hands
Strap
Dark blue hand-stitched leather strap
Buckle: Platinum folding clasp with CVDK logo.

🔰Edition ✅ Only ❱❱❱ 3 Piece

🔴 Price €580,000 / $600,000💰  

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Christiaan Van Der Klaauw – CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition

 

Christiaan Van Der Klaauw – Astronomical Masterpieces CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition 2024

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IN CELEBRATION OF SINCERE FINE WATCHES’ 70TH ANNIVERSARY, CHRISTIAAN VAN DER KLAAUW ASTRONOMICAL WATCHES UNVEILS THE 3-PIECE LIMITED CVDK GRAND PLANETARIUM ECCENTRIC SINCERE PLATINUM JUBILEE EDITION

Commemorating Sincere Fine Watches’ 70th anniversary, Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches (CVDK) unveils the CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition: an exquisite mechanical Planetarium watch that displays all eight planets, and features a uniquely designed, enchanting universe-inspired dial exclusive to Sincere.

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The CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition is an exclusive timepiece created to mark Sincere Fine Watches’ 70th anniversary.

Since the partnership began in 2023, a journey focused on horological excellence has led to the creation of three exclusive SHH Editions to commemorate the grand openings of SHH boutiques — a Sincere Fine Watches’ retail concept in Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan. In 2024, both Sincere Fine Watches and CVDK celebrate significant anniversaries: Sincere’s Platinum Jubilee and CVDK’s Golden Jubilee. This collaboration culminated in the CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition, featuring a limited-edition dial crafted exclusively for Sincere and showcasing CVDK’s newly developed in-house manufacture movement.

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The CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition features a limited edition dial, showing the orbits of all 8 planets.
Oil-painted dial by artist Gaël Colon

Central to the allure of the CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Sincere Platinum Jubilee Editon is the beautifully oil-painted dial by artist Gaël Colon, which serves as a profound expression of infinite time. 

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This limited edition dial holds significant meaning, inspired by an early prototype that Christiaan van der Klaauw meticulously conceptualised and spray-painted on his drawing board during the inception of the CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Manufacture. The distinctive design elements resonated deeply, leading to the decision to honour Christiaan’s legacy by adopting it as the centrepiece of Sincere’s commemorative piece. The result is a captivating dial that artfully illustrates the orbits of all eight planets, embodying an ethereal and timeless beauty brought to life by Gaël Colon.

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The beautiful oil painted dial by artist Gaël Colon, inspired by an early prototype of the CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Manufacture.
Astronomical Complication

The mesmerising CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition is an exceptional Haute Horlogerie masterpiece, showcasing on its dial the real-time orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune around the Sun. 

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Each celestial body performs its cosmic ballet in real time, with Mercury completing its orbit in just 87.97 days, while Neptune takes 164.80 years, mirroring reality as closely as possible. As the planets trace their eccentric orbital paths, they invite collectors to contemplate the flow of time, moving swiftly yet at times seeming to linger, captivating with their unique rhythms.

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The dial features Earth with its single moon, while Jupiter and Saturn are adorned with four moons — two on each side, exclusively displayed for Sincere’s commemorative piece, to symbolise their extensive moon systems, as Jupiter has 92 moons and Saturn boasts 145.  The periphery of the dial also incorporates Zodiac sign indicators, which can be read in conjunction with the motion of Planet Earth, illustrating the inextricable connection between the concepts of time and celestial space. This exquisite creation underscores CVDK’s commitment as the sole atelier in the world devoted entirely to the design and production of handcrafted astronomical watches, showcasing the mechanical marvel that this piece embodies.

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The sapphire crystal caseback reveals the intricacies of the CVDK manufacture movement, with a skeletonised rotor in the shape of the CVDK logo.
CVDK Manufacture

CVDK’s newly developed in-house movement represents a significant achievement in horology, reflecting the brand’s commitment to artistry. Developed since 2017 and unveiled in 2024, this movement celebrates CVDK’s 50-year anniversary of astronomical complications. Its thoughtful incorporation into Sincere Fine Watches’ commemorative piece showcases the enduring partnership between the two brands and underscores their shared commitment to continuously elevating the art of fine watchmaking.

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The movement features a variable-inertia balance wheel, a free-sprung hairspring, and intricately crafted star-shaped bridges with hand-applied circular finishing, all meticulously designed to optimise the watch’s accuracy. The frosted star motif is beautifully complemented by rhodium-plated detailing and perlage on the main plate. The skeletonised rotor is crafted in the shape of the CVDK logo and plated in rose gold, adding to the overall allure of this refined piece. This exquisite masterpiece offers a power reserve of 60 hours and uni-directional automatic winding, exemplifying the highest standards of precision and reliability.

A refined engraving of the Sincere Platinum Jubilee emblem on the side of the case, and on the sapphire crystal caseback, serves as a fitting tribute to this celebration.

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The CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition, featuring the universe-inspired dial and precise craftsmanship.

As we celebrate this significant milestone, the CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition stands as a testament to an extraordinary journey of shared values and exceptional craftsmanship. Every meticulously crafted detail invites admiration for the delicate interplay of time and artistry, embodying a harmonious expression of enduring elegance.

The 3-piece limited CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition will be available at Sincere Fine Watches Boutiques with a retail price of SGD $280,000 (including GST).

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: Astronomical Masterpieces

 Model: CVDK GRAND PLANETARIUM ECCENTRIC Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition

Yellow Gold CM15000

Manufacture movement: 

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Uni-directional automatic winding, power reserve 60 hours, free sprung hair
spring, variable-inertia balance wheel, 32 Jewels, frequency 21.600 vibrations/hour (3Hz), jeweled swiss lever escapement, star shaped bridges with hand circular finishing,  frosted star decoration with rhodium plating, perlage decoration and rhodium plating on main plate, skeletonized rose gold-plated brass rotor formed in the shape of the CVDK logo, rhodium plated tungsten weight on outside diameter of rotor.
Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds - by rotating sun logo in the center, date indicator, zodiac sign indicator.
Complication; Eccentric Planetarium; it is the only mechanical Planetarium watch in the world that displays all 8 planets, showing the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
around the Sun.
Case
Yellow gold ø 41.1 mm, 
domed sapphire crystal engraved with signature index
Sapphire crystalcase-back.
Water Resistance 50 Meters
Dial
Universe-inspired, oil painted dial by artist Gaël Colon
Hands
Yellow gold-plated hands
Strap
Ostrich foot leather
Buckle: Yellow gold folding clasp with CVDK logo.

🔰Edition ✅ Only ❱❱❱ 3 Piece

🔴 Price SGD $280,000💰  

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Christiaan van der Klaauw – CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Manufacture

 

Christiaan Van Der Klaauw – Astronomical Masterpieces CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric 2024

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 In the celestial tapestry of time, 2024 marks the golden jubilee of Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches, 50 years adorned with dedication, innovation, and horological brilliance. 

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To commemorate this auspicious occasion, we unveil the mesmerizing CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Manufacture: it is the only mechanical Planetarium watch in the world that displays all 8 planets, showing real time the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune around the Sun. 

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An exceptional Haute Horlogerie CVDK masterpiece, echoing our enduring commitment to the art of timekeeping.

CREATED BY 3 GENERATIONS OF CVDK

As the shining centerpiece of our jubilee, we will be celebrating the unveiling of our newest CVDK masterpiece, the ‘CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Manufacture’. 

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This unique CVDK timepiece was created by the three generations of CVDK: Mr. Christiaan van der Klaauw, Daniël Reintjes & Maria Reintjes and Pim Koeslag. 

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The concept and complication are rooted in the ‘CVDK Kepler’s Planetarium Clock’ that Christiaan developed in 1995. Daniël Reintjes & Maria Reintjes have created the design for this beautiful new CVDK watch, which incorporates many details from their 15 years of creative development. 

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This is notably reflected in the stunning Aventurine Glass ‘signature’ dial and beautiful new case with ‘Klaauw’-shaped lugs. Pim Koeslag meticulously transformed the original compass and pencil drawings into a fully developed 3D CAD design using his technical expertise and experience. 

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The entire piece was crafted in the CVDK atelier, from prototype to final production. 

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Now, in 2024, this extraordinary watch will be unveiled by the three generations of CVDK to fittingly celebrate 50 years of astronomical complications.

ECCENTRIC PLANETARIUM

The CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Manufacture is the only mechanical Planetarium watch in the world that displays all 8 planets, showing the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune around the Sun in real time. 

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The planets follow eccentric paths, closely mirroring reality as accurately as possible. The Sun is positioned exactly in the middle of the Eccentric Planetarium. The 8 planets orbit around the sun as follows:

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Mercury      87.97 days
Venus       224.70 days
Earth        365.24 days
Mars        686.98  days
Jupiter        11.86 years
Saturn       29.46  years
Uranus      84.02  years
Neptune  164.80  years

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The ‘CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Manufacture’ boasts a staggering number of gears, with a total of 3338 teeth. 

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At its heart lies the in-house developed Manufacture Movement. It is the most complicated watch ever created in the atelier of Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: Astronomical Masterpieces

 Model: CVDK GRAND PLANETARIUM ECCENTRIC Manufacture 

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Rose Gold  CKG P1104

Manufacture movement: 
Uni-directional automatic winding, power reserve 60 hours, free sprung hair
spring, variable-inertia balance wheel, 32 Jewels, frequency 21.600 vibrations/hour (3Hz), jeweled swiss lever
escapement, star shaped bridges with hand circular finishing, frosted star decoration with rhodium plating,
perlage decoration and rhodium plating on main plate, skeletonized rose gold-plated brass rotor formed in
the shape of the CVDK logo, rhodium plated tungsten weight on outside diameter of rotor.
Functions: 
Hours, minutes, seconds - by rotating sun logo in the center, date indicator, zodiac sign indicator.
Complication; Eccentric Planetarium; it is the only mechanical Planetarium watch in the world that displays all 8 planets,
showing the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
around the Sun.
Case
18K rose gold, ø 44 mm, domed sapphire crystal engraved with signature index, sapphire crystal
case-back.
Dial
Aventurine glass (goldfluss) creating a star filled sky with zodiac signs, Eccentric Planetarium with
hand painted planets.
Strap
Dark blue leather.
Buckle: 18K rose gold folding clasp with CVDK logo.

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 Model: CVDK GRAND PLANETARIUM ECCENTRIC Manufacture 

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 Platinum CKGP 2204

Manufacture movement: 

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Uni-directional automatic winding, power reserve 60 hours, free sprung hair
spring, variable-inertia balance wheel, 32 Jewels, frequency 21.600 vibrations/hour (3Hz), jeweled swiss lever
escapement, star shaped bridges with hand circular finishing, frosted star decoration with rhodium plating,
perlage decoration and rhodium plating on main plate, skeletonized rose gold-plated brass rotor formed in
the shape of the CVDK logo, rhodium plated tungsten weight on outside diameter of rotor.
Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds - by rotating sun logo in the center, date indicator, zodiac sign indicator.
Complication; Eccentric Planetarium; it is the only mechanical Planetarium watch in the world that displays all 8 planets,
showing the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
around the Sun.
Case
Platinum ø 44 mm, domed sapphire crystal engraved with signature index, sapphire crystal
case-back.
Dial
Aventurine glass (goldfluss) creating a star filled sky with zodiac signs, Eccentric Planetarium with
hand painted planets.
Strap
Dark blue leather.
Buckle: Platinum folding clasp with CVDK logo.

🔴 Price on Request 💰  

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Christiaan Van Der Klaauw – World Premiere - Astronomical CVDK in-house Manufacture Movement

 

Christiaan Van Der Klaauw – Astronomical Masterpieces CVDK in-house Manufacture Movement 2024

World Premiere 

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With immense pride, Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches unveils its inaugural in-house developed Manufacture Movement. The development of our manufacture movement started in 2017 and is now revealed in 2024, celebrating our 50 years of Astronomical Complications anniversary.

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This exquisite masterpiece boasts a power reserve of 60 hours and uni-directional automatic winding, embodying the pinnacle of precision and reliability. At the heart of this stunning timepiece lies a variable-inertia balance wheel, meticulously designed to enhance accuracy and dependability. 

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The new movement features a free-sprung hair spring, with Star-shaped bridges meticulously circular finished by hand. The rest of the movement is adorned in frosted star with rhodium plating, complemented by perlage with rhodium plating on the main plate. 

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The striking rotor, crafted in the shape of the CVDK logo, is skeletonized and plated in rose gold a testament to both form and function.

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This exceptional movement will find its home in models within the Collection of Astronomical Masterpieces, elevating each timepiece to new heights of Haute Horlogerie.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

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  • Uni-directional automatic winding
  • Power reserve 60 hours
  • Free sprung hair spring
  • Variable-inertia balance wheel
  • 30 Jewels
  • Frequency 21.600 vibrations/hour (3Hz)
  • Jeweled swiss lever escapement
  • Star shaped bridges with hand circular finishing
  • Frosted star decoration with rhodium plating
  • Perlage decoration and rhodium plating on main plate
  • Skeletonized rose gold-plated brass rotor formed in the shape of the CVDK logo
  • Rhodium plated tungsten weight on outside diameter of rotor
  • Displays hour and minutes and will be the base of the CVDK astronomical complication module

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