Konstantin Chaykin Kolobok 2

Konstantin Chaykin Kolobok 2: The New Wristmon Watch Inspired by the Famous Hero of Russian Fairy Tales

Following the success of the first Kolobok, Konstantin Chaykin continues the story of his iconic character with the Kolobok 2, a creation that is now part of the permanent Wristmons collection. Inspired by a beloved hero of Russian folklore, this new watch retains all the personality that made its predecessor a success while adopting a more refined, universal design that remains true to the collection’s original spirit.

Since the debut of the Joker in 2017, Konstantin Chaykin has left a profound mark on contemporary watchmaking with a concept that has become truly unique: transforming a dial into a living face. The hours and minutes take the form of moving eyes, while the moon phase becomes an expressive smile, creating an immediate emotional connection between the watch and its owner.

With Kolobok 2, this philosophy reaches a new level of maturity.

A Fairy-Tale Character Turned Watchmaking Icon

In Russian tradition, Kolobok is a small, round character who embarks on a long journey filled with encounters and adventures. For Konstantin Chaykin, this story extends far beyond the realm of folk tales. It conveys a universal message: to keep moving forward, no matter the difficulties.

This idea echoes the great coming-of-age stories found across cultures, from the adventures of Odysseus to Pinocchio and Don Quixote. Kolobok thus becomes a symbol of optimism, curiosity, and perpetual motion.

The master watchmaker goes even further, seeing in this smiling face a precursor to modern emojis, readily describing Kolobok as “Russia’s first smiley.”

A cleaner design, true to the origins of the Wristmons

Visually, Kolobok 2 retains all the charm of its predecessor. Its round face with golden cheeks, large blue eyes, and mischievous smile give it an instantly recognizable presence.

This second generation, however, departs from certain specific features of the first model to return to a design more closely resembling the original Joker. The moon phase returns to its classic shape, simplifying the display while enhancing the expressiveness of the face.

Several details also set this new version apart:

• a redesigned, more natural smile;
• completely reworked teeth;
• the removal of the outline surrounding the mouth;
• shiny eyes thanks to a special varnish that accentuates their depth.

The dial features a spectacular multi-layer finish with a gradient reminiscent of the golden crust of a loaf of bread fresh from the oven—a direct nod to the traditional character whose name literally means “little round bread.”

A New Swiss Movement in the Service of Creativity

The Kolobok 2 marks a significant technical evolution with the adoption of the La Joux-Perret G200 automatic movement, specially modified for Konstantin Chaykin.

This latest-generation Swiss caliber offers a power reserve of 68 hours as well as a particularly robust architecture thanks to its traversing balance bridge and its variable-inertia balance wheel without a regulator. These technical solutions meet current haute horlogerie standards while ensuring excellent chronometric stability.

Built upon this foundation is the famous Joker Indication module, entirely developed, manufactured, and assembled in the workshops of the Konstantin Chaykin Manufacture. This module animates the two eyes indicating the hours and minutes, as well as the smile displaying the moon phases—the unmistakable signature of the Wristmons.

A Unique Presence in the Watchmaking World

Like every one of Konstantin Chaykin’s creations, the Kolobok 2 goes far beyond the simple function of a watch. It immediately elicits a reaction—a smile, an emotion.

Beneath its apparent lightness lies a particularly sophisticated horological achievement, where every aesthetic detail is crafted with the same level of precision as the mechanics.

Now part of the manufacture’s permanent collection, the Kolobok 2 allows a wider audience of enthusiasts to discover the fascinating world of the Wristmons—Konstantin Chaykin’s true creative signature and one of the most original offerings in contemporary haute horlogerie.