Kudoke 1

Ever since we first met Stefan Kudoke at Baselworld 2019, there was so much to love about his work – strong German watchmaking aesthetic and high quality craftsmanship at great prices. That’s why we collaborated with Stefan for our 10-piece Grüner Wald Sonderedition. As a massive hit with our community, it’s a pleasure to bring back yet another creation from the German watchmaking master: the Kudoke 1.

Part of the HANDwerk collection with its sibling, the Kudoke 2, the Kudoke 1 marks the dawn of a new era for the watchmaker. This timepiece introduced many of the brand’s latest design motifs, namely the infinity symbol hour hand, the beautifully minimalistic dials, while also keeping some of Stefan’s historical finishing emblems. Mostly on the movement side of things, Kudoke’s artisanal skills of engraving and finishing shine through strongly. As a quintessential characteristic of German watchmaking, this timepiece tips its hat to history with the engraving on the balance cock of the movement.

Everything about this timepiece at its price is astounding. Maybe no more so than the movement. It’s frankly hard to find many other well-finished timepieces in the same category of watch – this is ultimately the reason why Stefan won the “Petite Aiguille” Prize 2019 at the GPHG for best watch between 4-10k CHF with the Kudoke 2. The movement with its gold frosted mainplate, blued, and black-polished screws punches well above its weight class and will surely be a joy on the eye for its future owner.