Lot Essay
This artistically executed sketch depicts the front side of the Magnum Opus Mars Traveller watch – envisioned by Konstantin Chaykin as the pinnacle of his “Mars Time” program, dedicated to developing new space- and Mars-related complications for mechanical timepieces. For the Magnum Opus Mars Traveller, Chaykin set out to incorporate the maximum possible number of complications.
The drawing resembles a unique horological puzzle: which functions did the master intend for each of the subdials on this side of the watch? Some are easily recognisable – an Earth dial with time display, perpetual calendar and tourbillon; a Mars dial with Martian time display, Martian perpetual calendar and Martian tourbillon (all inventions patented by Chaykin); as well as several other complications. Dimensions of the drawing: 24 × 32 cm.
About the Author
Konstantin Chaykin is a famous watchmaker and inventor who has the greatest number of inventions and watch complications among his colleagues all around the world.
Moreover, Chaykin is also a great graphic artist. All of his timepieces and inventions began with sketches and drawings that he made in countless "moleskins". One may consider them a "chronicle" of his Manufacture. It is not surprising that it was Chaykin who created the world's first self-portrait watch, the Selfie Joker, the dial design of which reflects the features and traits of its creator.
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