An exclusive video clip of Christiaan van der Klaauw from BaselWorld 2012 on montre24.com

Information watch portal montre24.com has been added by a video clip, which, in particular, will be interested by fans and collectors of complex astronomical watches. Prepared by a team of montre24.com a video clip is dedicated to the company Christiaan van der Klaauw, which took an active part in the annual exhibition - fair BaselWorld 2012. His first watch Christian van de Klauv introduced in 1990. It was a complex astronomical watch (a reflection of his passion in astronomy), which served as the fact that Christian has soon joined the ranks of members of the Academy of Independent Watchmakers (AHCI). Since then, the wizard creates one after the other complex and original models, which will be a worthy addition to any watch collection. Due to the astronomical complexity Christiaan van der Klaauw watches can be confidently attributed to the creations of Haute Horlogerie, which the company produces no more than 500 pieces per year.
In the pavilion of the company Christiaan van der Klaauw, which was fully decorated with huge posters of the astronomical watches, were presented novelties of 2012. Despite the extremely limited edition and no expanded production, the company aims annually to produce at least two models, which provides it with the preservation of its positions on the watch market.
At the beginning of the video clip is presented the history of the creation Christiaan van der Klaauw, as well as its main specialty. The first presented model was Sirius watch, which, in comparison with other models, is simpler. In the model Sirius the main focus is made on its design, in which the astronomical essence of this watch is only indicated by the moon phase indicator, imposed on a miniature dial at position "6 o’clock". Sirius model has emerged as a result of the company’s customer demand, who wished to have a stylish accessory that is not burdened by the number of different astronomical complications.

Christiaan v.d. Klaauw watches presentation at BaselWorld 2012

Another novelty was the model Real Moon Joure. Even the name of the watch talks about its lunar orientation: at the position "6 o’clock" is located a miniature copy of the moon, which rotating indicates the proper phase of the Moon at a certain time.
Then was presented a model Real Moon 1980. The prototype for the creation of this watch was the clock which Christian created back in 1980. Real Moon 1980 model is unique not only because of the use the miniature three-dimensional Moon at the position "6 o’clock", as well as the axis of the Sun at the position "12 o’clock", which determines the height of the sun at certain time. In the model Real Moon 1980 is displayed a concept that the Moon, the Sun and the Earth at any given time are in the interaction. The presented model was launched last year and still has great popularity.
The next presented model was Astrolabium watch - a true masterpiece of sophisticated watch making. The basis for creation of Astrolabium watch has become a well - known astronomical instrument astrolabe - a mechanical device for determining the time by the Sun and stars. The model Astrolabium indicates the date, the local solar time, the position of the Sun and the Moon on the ecliptic, position of the descending and ascending node of the lunar orbit (hand-dragon), and eclipses of the Sun and the Moon.
After was presented a classic novelty - a model Venus, which is one of the earliest Christian works. Venus model is more like a fashion accessory than a complex astronomical watch. It seems that all elements of the dial are done purely for decorative purposes. However, it is not so: Venus watch indicates the current date and sign of the zodiac, in which the Sun is located. The position of the Venus, the Earth and the Moon are also displayed on this unusual and beautiful dial. The dial of rich blue color, which perfectly embodies the starry sky, immediately attracts the eye; remain indifferent to this watch is almost impossible.
After the bright model Venus followed retrograde watch Retro Moon, in which phase of the Moon is indicated by a retrograde hand at the bottom of the dial. After was presented a model Orion, which shows the location of stars on the sky. The company Christiaan van der Klaauw also introduced a more practical watch – a model Ariadne, whicj design vaguely resembles the design of Patek Phillipe. The model Ariadne is also supplemented by various complications, including the chronograph.
It should be noted that the prices of Christiaan van der Klaauw watches range from 35,000 to 60,000 Euros (depending on used materials used and complications), so if you decide to buy Christiaan van der Klaauw watch, so you have to spend much money.
Undoubtedly, all models of Christiaan van der Klaauw at BaselWorld 2012 deserve closer acquaintance, which is possible by clicking on the following link - http://montre24.com/video/150/.

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Written by Freya