Kudoke K2

For those that don't know Kudoke, they're definitely an Independent worth having on your radar. The eponymous brand of Stefan Kudoke, Master Watchmaker and GPHG laureate, he was best known for his meticulous hand skeletonizing and engraving work, but in recent years has branched out to include some less intricate time-only pieces to the range, and thus allowing more people to experience the magic of this brand.

The piece we have here is the second amongst this HANDwerk (handmade) line, and is known simply as the K2. Featuring a 39mm case in steel, which stands at 10.7mm high. It is within this case that some proper magic lies. The base dial features a frosted white finish, with an outer rhodinized ring for the minute track. At 12 lies an intricate hand-engraved day/night indicator, electroplated in black & white rhodium aswell as yellow gold and looks absolutely spectacular in person. The hands are tempered blue steel, with the signature Kudoke infinity hour hand giving amazing legibility against the white of the dial.

Powering it is the in-house Kaliber 1-24H. Initially based on the fantastic A11 calibre from Habring, it is heavily modified and given a frosted wheel bridge which is hand-finished, and also features a hand-engraved balance cock with infinity symbol. Power reserve is 46 hours.

This particular piece was first delivered in 2021 and presents in TZ 'Near Mint' condition, with only very light swirl marks and hairlines present. Please see images for full condition details.

Mounted to a Kudoke 'gator strap with tang buckle. Strap is near-new and remains very stiff, with some minor desk diving marks on the buckle.

Currently keeping time at around +11 seconds a day at 300+ degrees of amplitude when times dial-up on a timegrapher.

Comes with outer box, inner box, Kudoke booklet/warranty book, and timing slip

Phenomenal value for money amongst the Independent world, and a very special piece indeed. If you're contemplating a step into indies, this would be an excellent one to start with and see what all the fuss is about.

Brand: Kudoke

Model #: K2

Year: 2021

Style: Dress

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case details: 39mm x 10.7mm

Movement: Kudoke Kaliber 1-24H manual wind

Dial: Frosted White

Hands: Blued steel

Paraphernalia: Outer box, inner box, Kudoke booklet/warranty book, and timing slip

TZ Grading: Near Mint

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