KUDOKE – 2 British Heritage Limited Edition

 

KUDOKE – HANDwerk „KUDOKE 2 British Heritage“  Limited Edition 2022

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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 Stefan Kudoke, like most Saxon watchmakers, was inspired by the work of the early British Masters.

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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. 

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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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About The Limited Edition – LTDE Ltd.

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Pietro Tomajer– TLE Co-Owner

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.

Web: www.thelimitededition.co.uk
IG: mailto:@thelimitededition.uk
Email: mailto:info@thelimitededition.co.uk
Whatsapp: +44 7787 715767.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: HANDwerk

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Model: KUDOKE 2 – British Heritage Edition

 Case
    W: 39mm, H: 10.7mm
    Polished stainless steel with brushed flanks and case-back
    Fluted onion crown
    Convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
    Sapphire crystal exhibition caseback
    5 ATM/50m water resistance
Dial
    Golden beige with rough granular surface texture
    Applied rhodiumised chapter ring (with blue printing) and 24-hour display surround
    Hand engraved 24-hour day/night disc with black and white rhodium plating and yellow gold
    Flame tempered blued steel hands
Movement
    In-house Kaliber 1-24h manual winding
    W: 30mm, H: 5.05mm
    18 jewels
    28,800 vib/h (4Hz)
    46 hours power reserve
    Hand engraved wheel bridge
    Frosted balance cock
Strap
    Sustainable grey Alcantara (additional blue Alcantara)
    Stainless steel pin buckle
Edition:
    Thirty pieces (10 in 2022, 10 in 2023, 10 in 2024)
    Consecutive numeration

 Price: £ 10’700 ex tax

 Limited Edition of only 30 pieces

Warranty: 2 years manufacturer warranty

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Press Release - 2022
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Kontakt: Ev Kudoke
☎️ +49 35951 347261 
📭 ev@kudoke.eu
KUDOKE UHREN,
Inhaber Stefan Kudoke,
Wilthener Weg 17a, 01904 Weifa,
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