Konstantin Chaykin has introduced two new additions to the Wristmons collection—Joker Iron Mask and Joker Golden Mask. The skeletonized masks don’t conceal much at all, putting the cadrature on full display. Chaykin launched the first “skeleton” Wristmon back in 2021 with the one-off  Martian Tourbillon for Only Watch. The Joker Iron Mask and Joker Golden Mask were teased as early as 2023, but production was delayed by the ambitious Stargazer Wristmon project the same year.

Initial Thoughts

For better or worse, Konstantin Chaykin isn’t famous for his intricate clocks or creative complications. It was his Joker watches that put him on the map, at least outside of Russia. In a way, these are novelty watches, but Chaykin’s creativity has kept the Joker series relevant far longer than expected, and he’s managed to work some of his most ambitious ideas, like the Stargazer and ThinKing, into the Joker design language.

The Iron and Gold Mask watches are austere compared to other entries in the Wristmons series, which makes them a good option for those interested in Chaykin’s work, but themselves a little too serious to wear his more whimsical creations. The openworked dial and retrograde date also add technical appeal that’s lacking on typical wristmons. 

The Module Behind the Mask

The module is decorated with a traditional frosted finish, applied through sandblasting, inspired by historical pocket watches but with contrasting highly polished bevels for a more modern look. All of the wheels, springs, and levers have been decorated with circular or straight grain finish, and occasional polished highlights.

Like other Wristmons, the left eye shows the hour, and the right eye the minutes; both irises have been heat-blued for contrast. The mouth is formed by a retrograde day display, which is set using the second crown on the left.

Case and Caliber

The 40 mm stainless-steel cases are made in Chaykin’s workshop and are fairly elaborate with stepped-out lugs, contrasting brushed and polished finishes, and a card motif on the bezel. This case design has also been used on previous Wristmons, though it has seen subtle refinements over the years,

Underneath the module is the scarcely seen La Joux-Perret G200, an upmarket alternative to the G100 used almost exclusively by Chaykin. The G200 preserves the G100’s 68-hour power reserve but adds more refined decoration and a free-sprung balance on a dual-anchored balance bridge.

Key facts and price

Konstantin Chaykin Kolobok 2

Diameter: 40 mm
Height: 12.2 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 30 m

Movement: Calibre K.09-1 (modified La Joux-Perret G200)
Functions: Hours and minutes
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 68 hours

Strap: Black alligator leather

Limited edition: No
Availability: Direct from Konstantin Chaykin
Price: CHF40,800

For more information, visit Chaykin.ru