Kudoke 2 Engraved Silver Dial

Opening Context
Kudoke represents a very specific corner of modern independent watchmaking, one rooted in traditional German craftsmanship and personal authorship. Founded by Stefan Kudoke after years at Glashütte-based manufactures, the brand is built around hand-finishing, engraving, and small-scale production. The Kudoke 2 is the model that brought wider recognition to the atelier, earning the Petite Aiguille at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève and firmly establishing Kudoke’s place among serious independents.

Why This Reference Matters
The Kudoke 2 stands apart for how directly it connects the wearer to the watchmaker’s hand. The dial is not a conventional dial at all, but a hand-engraved German silver movement plate, each example individually worked and subtly unique. The off-centered time display preserves visual calm, while the day/night indicator adds animation without complication. The result is a watch that is technically simple but artistically dense, emphasizing craft over specification. The manually wound calibre 1-24H is finished to a standard rarely seen at this level, reinforcing the sense of intimacy and intention behind the piece.

On the Wrist
At 39mm, the Kudoke 2 wears with ideal modern-classical proportions. The stainless steel case keeps the watch grounded and versatile, allowing the engraving to take center stage rather than the material itself. On the wrist, it feels light, balanced, and quietly absorbing. This is not a watch that announces itself across a room; it reveals itself slowly, often prompting closer inspection and conversation.

Condition & Transparency
This example features a 39mm stainless steel case housing the engraved German silver dial, fitted to a black leather strap and secured by a stainless steel pin buckle. It is powered by the manually wound calibre 1-24H with an approximate 46-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 50 meters. Any information regarding service history, box, or papers is disclosed clearly based on confirmed details, with no assumptions made where information is unavailable.

Why It Belongs in a Collection
The Kudoke 2 is ideal for collectors who value craft, independence, and watches made by identifiable human hands. It complements larger-brand pieces by offering something fundamentally different: intimacy rather than scale, personality rather than uniformity. Within a broader collection, it serves as a reminder of why independent watchmaking continues to matter.

Closing
The Kudoke 2 Engraved Silver Dial is watchmaking reduced to its most personal elements: time, hand, and intention. For collectors drawn to engraving, German horological tradition, and watches that feel genuinely individual, this reference offers depth and satisfaction far beyond its technical simplicity.

Specifications

• Case Size: 39 mm
  
• Case Material: Stainless Steel
  
• Dial: Silver Dial with Hand-Engraved German Silver Movement, Off-Centered Time Display & Day/Night Indicator
  
• Strap: Black Leather Strap with Stainless Steel Pin Buckle
  
• Power Reserve: Approx. 46 Hours
  
• Water Resistance: 50 m
• Movement: Manual Wind (Calibre 1-24H)

Shipments are delivered under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms, with duties and taxes payable by the recipient.