Christiaan Van Der Klaauw – CVDK VENUS Zodiac & VENUS Annual Calendar

  

Christiaan Van Der Klaauw – Astronomical Masterpieces CVDK VENUS Zodiac Gold & VENUS Annual Calendar Steel 38mm Automatic 2026

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Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches presents 2 new models, the Venus Zodiac and the Venus Annual Calendar.

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Seen from Earth, Venus is, after the Sun and the Moon, the clearest object in the sky and has about the same size, mass and composition as earth. Nevertheless, living on the planet Venus is impossible as the average temperature is 462 degrees Celcius (864°F) and its atmospheric pressure is 90 times more that of planet earth.

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These two new Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Masterpieces are both equipped with the - in 2024 introduced - CKM-01 movement with the newly developed extremely sophisticated astronomical Venus module. 

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The dial consists of 4 separate discs, of which 3 discs are rotating and carrying the celestial bodies, Venus, Earth and Moon. 

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The dials shows a planetarium, a part of our solar system. The real time position and orbits of the planet Venus and planet earth around the sun as well as the position and the orbit of the moon around planet earth.

THE VENUS ZODIAC

The Venus Zodiac has a beautiful blue Aventurine dial, representing the night sky in a graceful and poetic way, it shows the sign of the Zodiac in which the Sun is located. 

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Each marker between the zodiac signs is the start of a new zodiac, usually around the 21 st of each month. This astronomical masterpiece shows the phases of the moon in an unusual and innovative manner.

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If the Moon is exactly between the Sun and the Earth, it is a ‘new Moon’. If the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, it is a ‘full Moon’.

THE VENUS ANNUAL CALENDAR

The Venus Annual Calendar is the more technical interpretation of the models and carries its celestial bodies on the refined sunray finished dial. 

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On the outside ring, the Annual Calendar shows the days of the month in black and white rail track, housed in sections of each month, indicating the length of that particular month.

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The Venus Annual Calendar needs only one correction every 4 years, the corrections can be done very conveniently via the crown.

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On the discs that carry the planets you can find particular information, like earth’s orbit time around the sun that take 365.2 days. The orbital speed of the earth around the sun is a mind boggling 107’206 Km per hour, that of Venus is even faster at 126’071 Km per hour.

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The time that Venus needs to make one full orbit around the sun is 224.7 days. The dial displays the phases of the moon, as well as its orbit time and speed.

CVDK MOVEMENT

Both the Venus Zodiac and the Venus Annual Calendar are housed in a modern though classic 38mm Stainless steel or rose gold case, featuring a domed sapphire crystal that allows a perfect view on the turning planets. 

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 The see-trough sapphire case back shows the beautiful CKM-01 movement with its star shaped bridges and skeletonized rotor in the form of the CVDK sun shaped logo.

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- Uni-directional automatic winding with a 60-hour power reserve
- Free-sprung hairspring and variable-inertia balance wheel
- 36 jewels
- Frequency 21,600 vibrations per hour (3Hz)
- Swiss lever escapement with jeweled bearings
- Hand-finished star-shaped bridges, beveled by hand, rhodium plating
- Skeletonized rose gold-plated brass rotor, shaped into the CVDK logo, with a rhodium-plated tungsten weight for optimal efficiency
- Functions, hours, minutes, moonphase, Planetarium with Sun, Earth, Venus and the moon, zodiac signs (Venus Zodiac), annual calendar (Venus Annual Calendar) 

CVDK HISTORY

Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches is one of the most prestigious watchmaking houses in the Netherlands, specializing in astronomical watches. Founded in 1974, the brand has distinguished itself by its ability to integrate astronomical complications innovatively and artistically into high-precision timepieces.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection:  Astronomical Masterpieces

Model: VENUS Zodiac Gold

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 Reference: CKVN1104 

Case
    Material: Rose gold
    Diameter: 38 mm
    Domed sapphire crystal
    See-trough sapphire case back
Dial 
    Blue Aventurine dial
Movement
    Uni-directional automatic winding with a 60-hour power reserve
    Free-sprung hairspring and variable-inertia balance wheel
    Number of jewels: 36
    Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (3Hz)
    Swiss lever escapement with jeweled bearings
    Hand-finished star-shaped bridges, beveled by hand, rhodium plating
    Skeletonized rose gold-plated brass rotor, shaped into the CVDK logo with a rhodium-plated tungsten weight for optimal efficiency
Functions
    Hours, minutes, moonphase
    Planetarium with Sun, Earth, Venus and the moon
    Zodiac signs (Venus Zodiac)
Strap 
    Blue sailcloth strap
    Steel single-fold clasp with 5N CVDK rose gold logo

MSRP:🔴 Price € 58,500 /CHF 53,200 / US $ 74,000💰(excl. taxes)

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection:  Astronomical Masterpieces

Model:  VENUS Annual Calendar Steel

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 Reference: CKVN3335 

Case
    Material: Stainless steel
    Diameter: 38 mm
    Domed sapphire crystal
    See-trough sapphire case back
Dial 
    Silver dial
Movement
    Uni-directional automatic winding with a 60-hour power reserve
    Free-sprung hairspring and variable-inertia balance wheel
    Number of jewels: 36
    Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (3Hz)
    Swiss lever escapement with jeweled bearings
    Hand-finished star-shaped bridges, beveled by hand, rhodium plating
    Skeletonized rose gold-plated brass rotor, shaped into the CVDK logo with a rhodium-plated tungsten weight for optimal efficiency
Functions
    Hours, minutes, moonphase
    Planetarium with Sun, Earth, Venus and the moon
    Zodiac signs (Venus Zodiac)
    Annual calendar (Venus Annual Calendar)
Strap 
    Ostrich foot leather (cognac)
    Steel single-fold clasp with CVDK logo

MSRP:🔴 Price € 38,200 /CHF 37,700 / US $ 48,400💰(excl. taxes)

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ABOUT CHRISTIAAN VAN DER KLAAUW

Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches is one of the most prestigious watchmaking houses in the Netherlands, specializing in astronomical watches. Founded in 1974, the brand has distinguished itself by its ability to integrate astronomical complications innovatively and artistically into high-precision timepieces.

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PANERAI – Luminor 8 Giorni Brunito Steel 44 mm PAM01733

 

OFFICINE PANERAI – Luminor PAM01733 8 Giorni Forged Steel 44 mm 2026

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The new Luminor 8 Giorni PAM01733 pays tribute to the original 47mm Luminor design of the 1960s thoughtfully adapted to a 44mm case. With this new timepiece the unmistakable Luminor design – characterized by its robust case, signature crown protective bridge, luminous numerals, and distinctive sandwich dial – is reverently preserved, while boldly presented in a captivating Brunito finish.

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“At Watches & Wonders 2026, Panerai, celebrates its legendary legacy as a trusted supplier of professional instruments to the Italian Navy, through the launch of heritage-inspired timepieces that carry forward the design of the purpose-built diving instruments of the ‘60s, now with a contemporary tweak. We are committed to building a portfolio where all the hallmarks of our functional design, including bold and robust cases, high-water resistance, luminous dials, and hand-wound calibres delivering extended power reserves, remain steadfast” says Alessandro Ficarelli, Chief Marketing and Product Officer of Panerai.

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Brunito appearance draws on the natural ageing found on metal equipment exposed to repeated field use, such as navigational tools and optical housings, showing softened edges, controlled wear, and a shift from deep black to grey where handling was most frequent. Panerai studied this type of surface transformation as part of the development process, translating it into a modern treatment that is intentionally worked by hand.

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The process begins with a black PVD layer applied across the steel case. This layer is then reduced through a manual brushing technique that follows a defined direction but allows for small, controlled variations. These variations evoke the way service instruments aged over time, especially along corners and exposed edges. The result carries the purposeful character associated with equipment built for operational environments. Each Brunito case differs slightly due to the individual work done on every component.

 This finishing is paired with a case construction that draws inspiration from the iconic Ref. 6152/1 from the ‘60s. The architecture of the Luminor case reflects a progression defined by purpose and performance, and the large hand-wound calibres selected for their dependability.

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Panerai Ref. 6152/1 with Luminor dial and Angelus 240 8-days movement.

Beginning with the earliest professional instruments of the 1930s and 1940s, Panerai gradually strengthened its case construction to meet the needs of underwater missions. Through the 1950s, references such as 6154 and 6152, with their 47mm cases, introduced solid lugs machined from a single block and a reinforced screw-down crown. A pivotal innovation which became part of the solidity of the case construction was the iconic crown protecting bridge. 

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Historically patented in 1956, this distinctive feature made its debut with the GPF 2/56, a 60 mm diving watch, supplied to the Egyptian Navy with the Italian Navy’s approval. 

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By the mid-1950s and 1960s, reference 6152/1 established the cushion case, integrated lugs, and crown protecting bridge, defining the Luminor’s iconic silhouette that is now synonymous with the Maison.

This iconic case architecture with its 47mm bold presence, has been translated into a 44 mm format. The new PAM01733 takes inspiration from the original volumetric geometry with a true cushion middle case and a flat crown protecting bridge. The result preserves the structural integrity and proportions of Panerai’s historical design language in a size refined for contemporary wear. Luminor 8 Giorni PAM01733’s case is complemented by a domed sapphire crystal, a design choice that recalls the visual effect of the PERSPEX® used in Panerai’s early dive watches. This detail enhances both depth and legibility, in a nod to the Maison’s early professional instruments.

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The sapphire caseback is open, revealing the hand-wound P.5000 manufacture calibre with eight days of power reserve. The mechanism is largely enclosed between one plate and one broad bridge, leaving only the balance cock and an intermediate wheel visible. A variable inertia balance with small timing screws on its rim allows precise adjustment, while a full traversing bridge supports the balance, improving chronometric stability and helping the escapement maintain performance under shocks. Horizontal brushing on the plates, blue inscriptions and red jewels link the movement visually to Panerai’s current calibre language. For precise time setting, the calibre includes a stop-seconds function.

This useful mechanism activates when the winding crown is pulled to its second position: a spring blade halts the balance wheel, which in turn stops the small seconds hand on the dial, ensuring highly accurate time synchronization.

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Historically, the search for a long power reserve has been closely tied to reliability under demanding conditions. The crown is one of the most exposed parts of a watch, subject to strain, handling and wear; each winding operation can affect durability and, over time, water-resistance. 

 

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The dedication to extended autonomy is testified by Giuseppe Panerai’s initial commitment to pursue the highest standards in the instruments supplied to the military forces. In the mid-1950s, he addressed this by selecting the hand-wound Angelus SF240 movement to animate the GPF 2/56. 

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This large movement (16 lignes) ensured a power reserve of around 200 hours, allowing it to run eight days on a single wind. This extended reserve reduced the frequency of winding, helping to protect the crown assembly and maintain water-tightness, facilitating the operations of underwater commandos. Over time, the eight-day configuration became one of the most recognizable elements of Panerai watchmaking and a key part of its identity. PAM01733 continues this legacy: a manual calibre that, once fully wound at the start of the week, can run until the following week without intervention, echoing the operational logic of the historic instruments while responding to contemporary use.

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Luminor 8 Giorni PAM01733 features an anthracite dial, which carries the new circular brushed finishing, an element that pairs expressively with the Brunito finish. This captivating visual effect is achieved through a hand-executed rotational brushing technique, resulting in micro-circles that ensure each piece develops its own slight variations. This results in responsiveness to light, allowing the anthracite tone to deepen and come alive in sunlight thanks to the circular patterning. Arabic numerals, hour markers, small seconds at 9 o’clock, and vintage inspired double pencil hands feature beige Super-LumiNova®, while the “8 Giorni” inscription, the Italian term for “8 days” marks its extended-autonomy while honoring the Maison’s Italian heritage.

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PAM01733 is water resistant up to 30 bar (~300 meters). This represents a significant achievement for the vintage construction, embodying Panerai’s unwavering dedication to vigorous water resistance, a legacy stemming from its origins as a supplier of diving instruments for the Italian Navy. This performance is not merely claimed, but rigorously validated at the Laboratorio di Idee, the R&D department of Panerai’s Manufacture in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, where each watch undergoes extensive underwater testing. This commitment to durability begins with comprehensive quality certification, where every single component of the case is meticulously checked before assembly. Before the main water resistance assessment, the case and gaskets undergo a simulated 10 years of ageing, followed by an initial test to assess protection against dust and humidity infiltration. Once the entire watch is assembled (without the strap), it proceeds to a multi-stage water resistance verification. First, a vacuum unit test is performed to prevent damage in case of waterproofness issues. Subsequently, the watch is immersed in a specialized device filled with water, simulating the indicated pressure plus an additional 25% as a safety factor, and exposed for a specific duration. To confirm absolute dryness, the watch is then heated before cold water is dropped onto the sapphire glass; any internal moisture would instantly become visible. This comprehensive water resistance test, excluding the ageing process, is performed on every individual timepiece, ensuring that each watch exceeds its guaranteed rating by 25%.

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Completing the ensemble, the watch is paired with a light brown, straight-cut, vintage-style calf leather strap, perfectly matching the beige Super-LumiNova®. A black rubber strap is also provided for diving expeditions. Luminor 8 Giorni Brunito PAM01733 will be available in Panerai boutiques starting from June 2026.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  Luminor 

Model:  Luminor 8 Giorni Brunito Steel 44mm

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 Reference: PAM01733

 Case
    Material: Brunito steel case, bezel and crown protecting bridge.
    Diameter: 44 mm
    Glass: Domed sapphire crystal.
    Brunito steel sapphire open case-back.
    Water-resistant to 300 meters
Dial 
    Anthracite dial with Sandwich construction.
    Beige Super-LumiNova® on hours, markers and vintage inspired double pencil hands.
    Small seconds at 9 o’clock.
    “Luminor Panerai” inscription at 12 o’clock and “8 Giorni” inscription at 6 o’clock.
Movement
    Hand-wound mechanical, P.5000 calibre

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    Diameter: 15 ½ lignes
    Height: 4.5 mm
    Number of jewels: 21
    Number of parts: 113
    Glucydur® balance
    Frequency: 3 Hz, 21'600 vph
    Incabloc Parechoc® anti-shock device.
    Power reserve of 8 days (192 hours), two barrels.
Functions
    Hours, minutes, small seconds, stop-seconds.
Strap 
    Light brown calf leather with beige stitching strap, trapezoidal brunito steel buckle.
    Additional black rubber strap.

 MSRP: 🔴 Price: EUR 10'000 / $ 11,300 (excl. sales tax)

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GoS Watches – Winter Nights III Edition

 

GoS Watches – Winter Nights III Damascus Steel and Yellow Gold Limited Edition 2026

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A Legacy Reforged

When Winter Nights was introduced in 2013, it marked a defining moment for GoS. Developed in collaboration with a close circle of collectors, it became the world’s first collector-driven subscription watch in Damascus steel. 

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It introduced a stainless Damascus steel case paired with the GoS01 manufacture movement, whose bridges were forged from carbon Damascus steel — each component finished and reworked until the result matched the intention, the way a painter returns to a canvas until the composition is resolved.

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The name “Winter Nights” (Vetrnaetr) refers to the Viking transition from summer to the winter half of the year in mid-October — a turning point both solemn and celebratory. In a culture that counted time in winters rather than summers, the name reflects endurance, rhythm, and respect for the cycles of nature.

Damascus steel and Gold in Dialogue

Winter Nights III returns to this foundation while refining its architecture. The chapter ring combines the sculptural form of the original solid gold design with the dimensional structure first introduced in the Sarek model. 

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Strong bevels, sharply defined transitions, and carefully controlled surface finishing create depth while maintaining clarity and legibility.

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The dial remains a collaboration at its core. Bladesmith Conny Persson has further developed the signature "wildflower" Damascus pattern. 

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In the GoS atelier, Patrik Sjögren machines, recesses, and hand-finishes each dial through a meticulous iterative process, revealing contrast and depth within the steel itself.

Ancient Patina, Modern Technique

The defining feature of Winter Nights III is the union of 18k Swedish gold with a newly developed dark stainless Damascus steel. Traditionally, stainless steel could only be darkened through surface coatings. 

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A proprietary process developed by Patrik Sjögren allows a deep, permanent patina to form within the steel — bonded to the material rather than applied onto it.

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The result evokes the weathered surface of Viking-era bracelets unearthed after centuries in the earth. 

 

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The dark Damascus case ring is framed by a hand-finished bezel and caseback in polished 18k Swedish gold — a deliberate contrast between shadow and light, age and refinement.

Crafted in the GoS Atelier

The gold components begin with traditional casting in collaboration with a Swedish master goldsmith before returning to the GoS atelier for machining and finishing. 

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Each part is brought to final tolerance and surface refinement by hand. All engraving is designed and executed by Patrik Sjögren.

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With this development in case manufacturing, GoS can now offer all current models in precious metals, while maintaining the same level of material exploration, hand-finishing, and independence that defines the brand.

Availability

It is limited to a total of 12 pieces with 6 piees reserved for direct orders from the GoS atelier. Every watch is made to order and initial production limit is 4pcs for 2026 increasing to 6pcs for 2027. Every watch is a unique piece and the client selects and approves of the damascus steel dial before finishing proceeds. The introduction price is €38,000 excl VAT.

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Production starts in May 2026 with the first few deliveries in August the same year. Deliveries will be estimated and specified in Order confirmation before balance payment. Use the info-button below if you are interested in a purchase or to request more information about our watches: 

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Technical Specifications

Model: Winter Nights III Edition 

 

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Movement
    GoS01 manufacture movement by Schwarz Etienne with GoS-specific modifications and finishing
    Automatic winding with a micro-rotor and hand finished damascus steel counterweight
    GoS triskele engraved on click wheel
    Handpolished bevels on all bridges
    Separate bridge for escape wheel
    21,600 vibrations/hour
    86h power reserve
    Stop-seconds mechanism
    33 jewels – 199 parts
    30.40mm x 5.25mm
Functions
    Hours, Minutes Seconds
    Small second at 6h:00 in the shape of the GoS triskele
Case
    Dimensions: 41.5mm x 12.1mm (8mm at edge)
    Stainless damascus steel case ring, framed with 18k gold bezel, caseback and lugs – all shaped and finished by hand
    Sapphire crystals front and caseback – Front crystal domed with double-sided anti-reflective coating
    Transparent crystal gaskets in Swiss-developed material
    Water resistance 5 ATM (50m)
    GoS crown with double gaskets and GoS internal impact protection.
Dial
    Handforged Swedish tool steel by GoS bladesmith Conny Persson - machined and finished by Patrik Sjögren
    Chapter ring in two components with both parts having polished bevels and satin finished upper surface. The base ring has polished minute markers and an anthrazite finish while the upper ring is plated with 4n gold.
    Hands
    GoS viking arrow head – Gold plated (4n)
    GoS triskele small seconds hand – Gold plated (4n)
Strap
    Grained Nordic Moose leather manufactured by strap artisans in Belgium
    Tapered 21mm to 20mm with rounded padding
    Pin buckle in 18k Swedish gold and a GoS triskele logo

Presentation BOX
    Individually handcrafted presentation box in hardwood. The box opens up with two doors to reveal the watch which sits on a removable display stand. 

🔰Edition ✅ Only ❱❱❱ 12 Piece 
🔴Price: CHF 28,800 / EUR 38.000 / USD 39.000 excl VAT (plus appl. taxes) 💰

Launch year  2026

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Email: patrik.sjogren@goswatches.com
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VAT: SE556871586501
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