Konstantin

This is a story of the world's first centerpiece "mystery" tourbillon and why this idea didn't work out.

5335 model with a “mystery”-based tourbillon set up on the turning sapphire disc through which the tourbillon was geared. The only issue is finding an opening in the manufacture’s busy schedule given the long list of projects already planned”. The 3D model for the prototype is ready, the experience of making “mystery” watches is there. “Mystery” tourbillon already existed back then. This does simplify the design and production of “mystery” watches. Later Konstantin Chaykin focused on expanding the classic “mystery” watch range. Most of the work is already done. The first to develop them were Swiss engineers Willy Cleusix, Norbert Perucchi and René Quinting, the latter’s name becoming the name of the brand manufacturing “mystery” watches. These watches were produced not only under the Konstantin Chaykin brand, but also as a part of a collaboration project with NIKA jewellery brand. The creation of basic models for both men and women required him to mostly handle organizational matters and improve the serial production. Now, ten years later, the story can be analyzed dispassionately. This contribution to the watchmaking art was made by the independent watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin.