CARVING ART INTO TIME

For German independent watch brand Kudoke, every surface tells a story of human expression.

- WORDS CHARMIAN LEONG

Haute horlogerie encompasses many tenets: Technical mastery, evocative storytelling, exclusivity, the use of precious materials, and so on. But one word luxury watch brands love to rally around is “craftsmanship.” Something painstakingly made by human hands rather than spat out by a machine is the whole point of luxury; it’s the antithesis of efficiency — and we’re hopelessly in love with the romance of it all. But few brands embody this ethos as deeply and personally as Kudoke.

The German independent’s latest release is a perfect example. The Kudoke 2 SHH Edition — a 20-piece anniversary exclusive for Sincere Fine Watches — boasts a stunning rose champagne dial with a “flakes” finish. This effect, which first debuted on the Kudoke 3 and appears here for the first (and only) time on a Kudoke 2, is entirely hand engraved. Thousands of tiny divots are individually cut to create its sparkling surface.