Konstantin Chaykin
Moscow, Russia · Est. 2003
Founded by Konstantin Chaykin
Konstantin Chaykin is a Russian independent watchmaker and founder of the Moscow Watch Institute, known for designing mechanical watches with automata and whimsical display complications. He is best known for the Joker, featuring a clown face with eyes indicating hours and a crescent-shaped mouth indicating minutes.
- Founded
- 2003
- Headquarters
- Moscow, Russia
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Joker — Iconic wristwatch with a smiling face complication using hour and minute discs as eyes and a mouth indicator, Chaykin's most recognisable creation.
- Wristmons — Series of character-faced watches inspired by different themes (Cinema, Dracula, Lunokhod), each using Chaykin's patented face-display complication.
- Genius Temporis — Elegant dress watch with a jumping hour and wandering minutes display, showcasing Chaykin's technical creativity beyond character watches.
Timeline
- 2003 — Konstantin Chaykin establishes his independent watchmaking workshop in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
- 2008 — Accepted as a candidate member of the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI).
- 2010 — Becomes a full AHCI member — the only Russian member in the academy's history.
- 2017 — Launches the Joker, which becomes an instant icon and the brand's signature piece.
- 2020 — Awarded the WIPO Medal for Inventors for his contribution to technical sciences.
- 2025 — Unveils the ThinKing — at 1.65 mm the thinnest watch ever made, with double mystery displays, limited to 12 pieces at CHF 400,000. Launches the Louis Erard x Chaykin Unfrogettable collaboration and the Venus Wristmon inspired by Botticelli.
Frequently Asked Questions about Konstantin Chaykin
- Where is Konstantin Chaykin based?
- The brand was founded in Saint Petersburg and later moved production to Moscow, Russia. Chaykin is the only Russian member of the AHCI.
- What is the Joker watch?
- A wristwatch with a smiling face where the eyes are rotating hour and minute discs, creating an animated clown-like expression. It became a viral sensation in the watch world.