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Inspired
by the Sun & Moon which are highly regarded within the Islamic World
and Arabian Culture as evident signs of God Almighty’s greatness in
creation and how such a creation furnishes mankind with the knowledge of
measuring time, 10tenlabs®
and Independent watchmaker Stefan Kudoke in
their second collaboration proudly present the Kudoke 2 Shams &
Qamar Edition, a one-off exclusive 11 pieces limited edition curated for
the Middle East region and offered exclusively to 10tenlabs®’s
community watch collector members.
The Shams
& Qamar Edition consists of a total of 11 timepieces. The first and
single one being a Shams (Full Sun) and the remaining 10 pieces Qamar
(Full Moon). The offering of the timepieces is exclusively sold to
10tenlabs® community members.
The
KUDOKE 2 Qamar Edition is a unique timepiece curated with attention to
detail and adds a lustrous galvanic frosted black dial with rhodinized
rings, a full moon engraving rotating domed 24-hour disk at 12 o’clock,
(Day / Night) chapter ring indicator with a sun and crescent, hindu
numerals, polished hands, rhodinised Kudoke logo plate, 39mm case and an
embellishing sandblasted PVD matte case.
The Qamar
Edition subtly combines elements of Arabia and Kudoke’s artistry and
craftsmanship, this timepiece is manufactured by humans. From the
hand-grinded surface of the movement bridge to the handengraved balance
cock with 10:10 Labs branding one can perceive what makes a hand
finished watch so special.
The timepiece will house a Kaliber 1 - 24h,
manual winding movement, serial numbered 1/10 and a frosted white
rhodium plated movement bridge with (Qamar) being engraved in Arabic on
the logo plate.
The
KUDOKE 2 Shams Edition is a unique timepiece curated with attention to
detail and adds a lustrous galvanic frosted black dial with black
pvd-coated chapter rings,
(Day / Night) chapter ring
indicator with a sun and crescent, hindu numerals, yellow gold plated
hands and Kudoke logo plate, 39mm case and an embellishing sandblasted
PVD matt case.
The timepiece houses a Kaliber 1 - 24h, manual winding movement, serial
numbered 0/10 with (Shams) being engraved in Arabic on the logo plate on
the movement bridge as well as 10:10 branding on the balance cock.
„More than 15 years ago, I said to my wife, 'I have a crazy idea: I will manufacture my own wat-ches!'“ At that time, Stefan Kudoke
was a student who already had finished his master-watchmaker's degree
and had worked at renowned brands like Glashütte Original, Breguet, and
Blancpain be-fore.
With the founding of his eponymous brand in 2008, Stefan
pursued his dream full-time and made a name for himself as a creator of
exceptionally artistic hand-skeletonized and hand-engraved timepieces
among his KUNSTwerk collection. Of the emergence of his second collection, the HANDwerk line, Stefan explained,
"After more than 10 years, I refined my skeletonizing skills to their
utmost, and I found myself in a position where I wanted to develop my
watchmaking skills further. To use old techniques and keep the practical
know-how of traditional watchmaking alive has always been very
important to me." And he brought this to fruition with the first two
models of his new collection: KUDOKE 1 & 2.
With his first own movement, Stefan has fulfilled his dream.
Valuable lessons were drawn from the old masters, specifically those of
the German-English traditional handcraft of precision watchma-king.
"During the development of the Kaliber 1, I was inspired by the
design of historical English pocket watches whose use of forms I
incorporated into my movement. Ages ago I bought an old English pocket
watch movement that lay unused in a drawer for a long time. One day it
fell into my hands again, just as the idea of Kaliber 1 began to take
shape."
As with his skeleton models, Stefan Kudoke sets
great value upon the refinement of the watch components by hand. Be it
the polishing of edges at bridges or steel parts, the engravings or the
surface treatment of the wheel bridge using a special grinding
technology – all steps during the finishing process are carried out by
hand exclusively. This is how handcrafted pieces of art are created - in
small volumes and with great care and attention to detail.
Case W: 39mm, H: 10.7mm Material: Stainless Steel, black PVD coated matte sandblasted case Onion crown stainless steel Screwed base and bezel Sapphire crystal exhibition caseback 5 ATM/50m water resistance Dial Galvanic frosted black dial with two black PVD coated rings Domed, hand engraved sky-disc (Sun) at 12 o’clock with chapter ring to indicate 24 hours (sun & crecsent) Polished/yellow gold plated hands, hour hand infinity shaped Movement In-house Kaliber 1-24h manual winding W: 30mm, H: 5.05mm 18 jewels 28,800 vib/h (4Hz) 46 hours power reserve Frosted hand-finish of wheel bridge Hand Engraved balance cock with infinity symbol and 10:10 Labs Signature Hand Engraved "Shams/Sun" in Arabic on logo plate Functions/Indications Hours, minutes Day/Night indication Strap Black ostrich leather strap Pin buckle, stainless steel, black PVD coated, matt sandblasted
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Model:KUDOKE 2– x 10:10 Labs "Qamar"Edition
Limited edition of 10 pieces
Case W: 39mm, H: 10.7mm Material: Stainless Steel, black PVD coated matte sandblasted case Onion crown stainless steel Screwed base and bezel Sapphire crystal exhibition caseback 5 ATM/50m water resistance Dial Galvanic frosted black dial with two rhodinized rings Domed, hand engraved sky-disc (Full moon) at 12 o’clock with chapter ring to indicate 24 hours (sun & crecsent) Polished hands, hour hand infinity shaped Movement In-house Kaliber 1-24h manual winding W: 30mm, H: 5.05mm 18 jewels 28,800 vib/h (4Hz) 46 hours power reserve Frosted hand-finish of wheel bridge Hand Engraved balance cock with infinity symbol and 10:10 Labs Signature Hand Engraved "Qamar/Moon" in Arabic on logo platete Functions/Indications Hours, minutes Day/Night indication Strap Black ostrich leather strap Pin buckle, stainless steel, black PVD coated, matt sandblasted
Price:
Qamar Edition - 9,500 EUR excl. VAT & shipment
Shams = price on request
Limited Edition
Qamar Edition will be limited to 10 pieces being numbered from 1/10 on the case bottom
After two years of successful cooperating we are proud to announce a
synergetic collaboration with our AD and independent watchmaking
specialist “The Limited Edition UK”, in the form of an exclusive
thirty-piece limited edition piece; the superb Kudoke 2 – British
Heritage.
A celebration of an enduring legacy left to the world of watchmaking
by one of the pioneering forefathers of horology, the Kudoke 2-British
Heritage is a tribute to seventeenth century master Thomas Mudge, whose
work in the advancement of chronometry was endorsed and supported by
German astronomer Hans Moritz von Brühl, establishing a connection which
is revisited in this magnificent limited edition wristwatch.
Featuring period finishing techniques, and lavishly embellished with
the style of elaborate handengraving which defined Mudge’s work, the
Kudoke 2-British Heritage is a piece of irresistible charm, elegance and
breathtaking beauty, which connects the past with the present, as well
as honouring the historical horologic link between Saxony and Great
Britain.
Recipient of the prestigious GPHG Petit Aiguille award in 2019, one
of the watch industry’s most coveted honours, the Kudoke 2, upon which
the British Heritage edition is based, is a piece whose deserved
recognition, against formidable competition from established mainstream
marques, has not only elevated the standing of German artisan watchmaker
Stefan Kudoke and his company, but emphatically stamped the rising
presence of independent watchmaking on the world stage.
A natural choice for this special collaboration, the Kudoke 2
British Heritage is a watch which embodies the shared aesthetic purity
and sophistication of traditional Saxon watchmaking, with that of
classical seventeenth century English watchmaking.
It is also a piece
which in every way characterizes the values and identity of The Limited
Edition. An award-winning modern day classic, it is a wonderful example
of uncompromising hand finishing by true masters of the arts of
engraving and finishing, and captures perfectly the elegance and finesse
of one of the great pioneers of horology.
Presented in a 39mm case of stainless steel, the Kudoke 2 – British
Heritage truly lives up to its name. Beneath the subtly curved sapphire
crystal, the pale golden-beige tone of the dial has a fine grenage-style
finish, which is evocative of the frosted effect preferred by many
English watchmakers of the mid-1700s (indeed, the surface has a distinct
sparkle as the light plays across it while the watch moves with the
wrist).
The focal point of the dial is the beautiful domed day/night disc
just beneath the twelve o’clock position. Hand-engraved, and galvanised
in gold and black and white rhodium, it rotates in a twenty-four hour
cycle, depicting the sun, the moon and the stars as they pass above in a
wonderful day and night display, while a discrete golden star, which is
the motif of The Limited Edition, indicates the time of day.
The ring which surrounds the day/night disc, as well as the primary
chapter ring are rhodiumised with a matte satin finish, which creates a
perfect contrast. The numerals and dot indices are applied in a deep
blue lacquer and complement the rich tone of the heat blued hour and
minute hands, the former of which features the Kudoke Handwerk signature
‘infinity’ symbol.
Flat engraving – an engraving technique used by old masters like Thomas Mudge
The Kudoke 2 British Heritage is powered by Kaliber 1-24h, a
proprietary manual winding movement, which has been entirely decorated
and finished in-house by hand. Inspired by the architecture of
historical English pocket watches, which featured a centre balance cock
instead of the more commonly found lateral style of Saxon watches, with
this edition the British influence is stressed even more.
A sapphire exhibition caseback reveals the spectacular vista of
elaborate hand engraving, finishing to the exacting standards of Haute
Horlogerie, and the classical movement architecture which was a
signature feature of fine early English pocket watches.
The fine lines of the ornate floral engraving which adorn the wheel
bridge capture and play with the light, accentuating the meticulous
craftsmanship. Inspired by the work of Thomas Mudge, the special
engraving is the result of many hours of intense precision and hand-eye
coordination, as the pattern is carved into the metal plate.
A tapering
finger-like balance cock divides the bridge between the crown and barrel
wheels and its terminal point above the regulating organ, and its
polished anglage and frosted surface accentuate the symmetry of the
movement.
„More than 15 years ago, I said to my wife, 'I have a crazy idea: I will manufacture my own wat-ches!'“ At that time, Stefan Kudoke
was a student who already had finished his master-watchmaker's degree
and had worked at renowned brands like Glashütte Original, Breguet, and
Blancpain be-fore.
With the founding of his eponymous brand in 2008, Stefan
pursued his dream full-time and made a name for himself as a creator of
exceptionally artistic hand-skeletonized and hand-engraved timepieces
among his KUNSTwerk collection. Of the emergence of his second collection, the HANDwerk line, Stefan explained,
"After more than 10 years, I refined my skeletonizing skills to their
utmost, and I found myself in a position where I wanted to develop my
watchmaking skills further. To use old techniques and keep the practical
know-how of traditional watchmaking alive has always been very
important to me." And he brought this to fruition with the first two
models of his new collection: KUDOKE 1 & 2.
With his first own movement, Stefan has fulfilled his dream.
Valuable lessons were drawn from the old masters, specifically those of
the German-English traditional handcraft of precision watchma-king.
"During the development of the Kaliber 1, I was inspired by the
design of historical English pocket watches whose use of forms I
incorporated into my movement. Ages ago I bought an old English pocket
watch movement that lay unused in a drawer for a long time. One day it
fell into my hands again, just as the idea of Kaliber 1 began to take
shape."
As with his skeleton models, Stefan Kudoke sets
great value upon the refinement of the watch components by hand. Be it
the polishing of edges at bridges or steel parts, the engravings or the
surface treatment of the wheel bridge using a special grinding
technology – all steps during the finishing process are carried out by
hand exclusively. This is how handcrafted pieces of art are created - in
small volumes and with great care and attention to detail.
Established in 2015, under the direction of luxury watch industry veteran and GPHG Academy Member Pietro Tomajer, The Limited Edition is dedicated solely to introducing the unique talents and exceptional craftmanship of the independent watchmakers, to a growing community of Connoisseur collectors around the world. AHCI official partners, The Limited Edition champions the skills and individuality of these independent artisanal watchmakers, having seen this specialised sector shift steadily from the outer peripherals of the wider watch industry, moving ever more into the spotlight, and towards a massively increased awareness in recent years. Since its inception in 2015, The Limited Edition has curated a personally selected collection of beautiful and fascinating contemporary masterpieces from the most respected watchmakers of our time, and, driven by an almost tangible passion, continues to push the parameters of artistic creativity to ever new heights.
KUDOKE – HANDwerk KUDOKE – 2 –Bauhinia SpecialEditioncurated for A Watch Company2021
Bauhinia – Limited Edition
Bauhinia as symbol of the city of Hong Kong is a flower that blossoms
in various different colors. Inspired by this orchid-like plant Stefan
Kudoke and his retail partner, A Watch Company, present the KUDOKE 2 Bauhinia Limited Edition, a one-off exclusive 10 pieces limited edition for Hong Kong.
Within the KUDOKE 2 Bauhinia Editioneach timepiece features an iridescent Tahiti Mother of Pearl dial. This natural treasure combined with Kudoke handcraft & artistry make each watch unique in its details.
Depending on lighting conditions and intensity the different layers
of the dark Mother of Pearl either reflect or transmit white light
resulting in a shimmering canvas of green, purple, blue and bronze as
mesmerizing frame for the rotating domed Sky-disk at 12 o’clock indicating the hour of day or night.
The dark theme is continued at the hand finished caseback, where the
floral relief engraving of the movement bridge as well as the balance
cock with its infinity symbol are wrapped in a layer of black rhodium.
Not to be missed is the small detail, this Edition owes its name to: the hand-engraving of the Bauhinia blossom just underneath the logo plate.
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
This special timepiece comes with a black shell cordovan as well as
stone grey suede leather strap with pin buckle and is available atA Watch Companyexclusively.
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Stefan Kudoke
„More than 15 years ago, I said to my wife, 'I have a crazy idea: I will manufacture my own wat-ches!'“ At that time, Stefan Kudoke
was a student who already had finished his master-watchmaker's degree
and had worked at renowned brands like Glashütte Original, Breguet, and
Blancpain be-fore.
With the founding of his eponymous brand in 2008, Stefan
pursued his dream full-time and made a name for himself as a creator of
exceptionally artistic hand-skeletonized and hand-engraved timepieces
among his KUNSTwerk collection. Of the emergence of his second collection, the HANDwerk line, Stefan explained,
"After more than 10 years, I refined my skeletonizing skills to their
utmost, and I found myself in a position where I wanted to develop my
watchmaking skills further. To use old techniques and keep the practical
know-how of traditional watchmaking alive has always been very
important to me." And he brought this to fruition with the first two
models of his new collection: KUDOKE 1 & 2.
With his first own movement, Stefan has fulfilled his dream.
Valuable lessons were drawn from the old masters, specifically those of
the German-English traditional handcraft of precision watchma-king.
"During the development of the Kaliber 1, I was inspired by the
design of historical English pocket watches whose use of forms I
incorporated into my movement. Ages ago I bought an old English pocket
watch movement that lay unused in a drawer for a long time. One day it
fell into my hands again, just as the idea of Kaliber 1 began to take
shape."
As with his skeleton models, Stefan Kudoke sets
great value upon the refinement of the watch components by hand. Be it
the polishing of edges at bridges or steel parts, the engravings or the
surface treatment of the wheel bridge using a special grinding
technology – all steps during the finishing process are carried out by
hand exclusively. This is how handcrafted pieces of art are created - in
small volumes and with great care and attention to detail.
[Stefan Kudoke, master watchmaker]
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TechnicalSpecifications
Collection:HANDwerk
Model: KUDOKE 2– Bauhinia – ExclusiveEdition
Case
Stainless steel, 39 mm diameter, height: 10.7 mm
Sapphire glass on top and caseback Water-resistant up to 5 atm
Onion crown Movement Kaliber 1-24H, manual winding
Indication of hours, minutes and 24 hours at 12 o‘clock Diameter 30 mm; height 5.05 mm 46 hours power reserve; 18 jewels 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour
White rhodium plated bridges traditionally finished by hand
Hand-grinding method to finish the movement bridge
Balance cock hand-hammered and engraved with infinity symbol
Polishing the edges by hand
Hand-applied snail-finish on the wheel
Hand-engraved yellow gold plated nameplate Dial
Tahiti Mother of Pearl dial, frosted dial with two rhodinized chapter rings and logo plaque applied
24h-indication at 12 o‘clock with hand-engraved day & night disc Hands: Polished infinity shaped hands Strap
Graphite grey Alligator leather strap with signed stainless steel pin buckle
Limited Edition of only 10 pieces Exclusively curated for A Watch Company
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Kontakt: Ev Kudoke
☎️ +49 35951 347261
📭 ev@kudoke.eu KUDOKE UHREN,
Inhaber Stefan Kudoke,
Wilthener Weg 17a, 01904 Weifa, Germany
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