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No it's not a Konstantin Chaykin, it's honoring Derek Pratt
Sorry it is not mine, I just was able to wear it a bit, three years ago.
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Discover Konstantin Chaykin's unique watches, celebrated for their original and humorous time displays. Amanico shares insights into these independent creations.
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Explore the enduring legacy of master watchmaker Derek Pratt, his unique contributions to haute horlogerie, and the ongoing appreciation from collectors on WatchProSite.
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I'm not sure these have been posted here
No it's not a Konstantin Chaykin, it's honoring Derek Pratt Sorry it is not mine, I just was able to wear it a bit, three years ago. Cazalea ...
Derek was a pivotal figure in watch development, from what I have been told and read
Not so well known as George Daniels, but important just the same. I am happy to say I met him, about 20 years ago now. We talked cars and watches and wine on a summer afternoon in a Swiss garden. You might recognize some of the other watchmakers in the pi...
C3PO wants his watch back :)
Joke aside I like the contrast between the fairly restrained dial and gorgeous back.
A great way to honor the memory and art of Derek Pratt. Without him, there is no co-axial escapement!
Another fun note about Pratt: The Charles Frodsham wristwatch owes its extraordinary choice of escapement to a helpful suggestion by Derek Pratt (he was good friends of the owners of Frodsham, as was Daniels). Edit: Oh, I see this is discussed in the exce...
Big thanks to you my friend for sharing this !
Not only this watch is so beautiful and rare but even much more than that when you know the watchmaker behind it and the whole background! You also made my day with this nice series of pics of our friends. I could recognize several but not all…
