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Christiaan van der Klaauw
Christiaan van der Klaauw is globally renowned as the premier maker of fine astronomical timepieces. Founded in 1974 by master watchmaker Christiaan van der Klaauw in the Netherlands, the brand continues to redefine celestial horology through extraordinary craftsmanship and innovation.About Christiaan van der Klaauw
Founded in 1974, Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches is the most renowned watch atelier in the Netherlands. Inspired by astronomy, it remains the only atelier in the world dedicated exclusively to crafting exquisite, hand-made astronomical timepieces.
The History of Christiaan van der Klaauw
In 1974, Christiaan van der Klaauw founded his own atelier, unveiling his first clock featuring astronomical complications. In recognition of his horological talent, he was awarded honorary membership in the prestigious Swiss Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) in 1989. His ingenuity reached new heights in 1992 when his Pendule Variable clock was honoured with the prize for the most innovative watch design at Basel, Switzerland.
About Christiaan van der Klaauw Movements and Collections
With an unrivalled dedication to astronomical complications, each CVDK timepiece narrates a poetic story of our place in the cosmos. Inspired by Christiaan van der Klaauw’s background in historical astronomy and precision instruments, every creation unites technical excellence with artistic expression.
Crafted entirely by hand in their Naarden-based atelier, each limited edition is realised with exceptional skill and artistry by a dedicated team upholding the finest traditions of haute horlogerie.
Awards and Accolades
Winner of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Calendar & Astronomy Award in 2021 in Switzerland. Officially listed on the ‘Haute Horlogerie’ White Paper list of the respected Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH).
Christiaan Van der Klaauw Collections
While space may be infinite, the number of watches produced is intentionally limited. It is the exquisite fusion of traditional watchmaking and timeless design that imparts each timepiece in this collection with its distinctive and enduring beauty.
Christiaan van der Klaauw continues to propel astronomical watchmaking into the future. This collection transforms complex astronomical complications into breathtaking works of art. From the retrograde moon phase to the celestial planisphere and the captivating display of the moon’s position relative to the sun, each masterpiece is brought to life by the exceptional skill of Christiaan van der Klaauw’s watchmakers.
In the celestial tapestry of time, 2024 marks the golden jubilee of Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches. To celebrate this milestone, the atelier unveils the Grand Planetarium Eccentric Manufacture: the world’s only mechanical planetarium watch to display all eight planets, depicting the real-time orbits of Mercury through Neptune around the Sun. This exceptional Haute Horlogerie masterpiece exemplifies CVDK’s enduring dedication to the art of timekeeping.
Christiaan van der Klaauw leads the way in advancing astronomical watchmaking into the future. This collection transforms complex astronomical complications into breathtaking works of art. From retrograde moon phase indications and celestial planispheres to dazzling displays of the moon’s position relative to the sun, each timepiece is a testament to the skill and artistry of Christiaan van der Klaauw’s master watchmakers.
Christiaan van der Klaauw reimagines the future of astronomical watchmaking with a collection that transforms celestial complications into horological masterpieces. From retrograde moon phases to celestial planispheres and poetic displays of the Moon’s position relative to the Sun, each creation exemplifies the atelier’s technical ingenuity and artistic finesse.
Though the cosmos may be infinite, the timepieces in this collection are produced in strictly limited quantities. Each creation presents classical astronomical complications—conceived and meticulously hand-crafted within the Christiaan van der Klaauw atelier—paired with innovative displays of lunar phases, planetary positions, and the sun’s position relative to the horizon. This compelling fusion of traditional horology and timeless design endows each watch in the collection with its distinctive and enduring elegance.
Though the cosmos is infinite, the timepieces within this collection are crafted in limited quantities. Each watch unites timeless astronomical complications—meticulously designed and hand-finished within the atelier—with innovative depictions of lunar phases, planetary alignments, and the sun’s celestial position relative to the horizon. This fusion of heritage craftsmanship and enduring design endows each creation with a singular, captivating allure.
Christiaan van der Klaauw leads astronomical watchmaking into the future with a collection that transforms complex astronomical complications into captivating works of art. Featuring retrograde moon phase indications, intricate celestial planispheres, and exquisite displays of the moon’s position relative to the sun, these timepieces exemplify the artistry and technical mastery of Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches.