GPHG Index
2024 Edition · Christiaan Van Der Klaauw

Ariadne

Shortlisted
Christiaan Van Der Klaauw Ariadne
Category
Petite Aiguille
Case
Steel
Movement
Self-winding mechanical Power reserve: 48 h, 28800 vph
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Day, Month, Moon phases, Chronograph, Day/Night
Size
ø 40 mm
Thickness
14 mm
Water resistance
50 m
Reference
CKAR3335
Price
9,450 CHF

Description

The new steel versions of the Ariadne feature the well-known full calendar chrono with 24-hour indication, and the accomplished, visually enchanting moon phase indication. The new steel models boast a frosted silver-coloured, navy-blue or anthracite dial, and circular brushed rings around the sub dials. They are topped off with a high-quality alligator leather strap, with a luxurious signature folding clasp with an engraved Christiaan van der Klaauw ‘Sun with 12 Claws’ logo.

But what makes these models especially unique is the hand-engraving of the ‘claw’ of the rose gold-plated rotor, which was done by famous engraver Jochen Benzinger. This sublime rotor, with its outer guilloche décor on rhodium plated steel can be admired through the sapphire case back.

Supplied by the brand to the GPHG for its entry.