Konstantin Chaykin x Ineichen 2025

Among the anthropomorphic Wristmons created by independent Russian watchmaker and inventor Konstantin Chaykin, a special place is held by the unique Stoic Wristmon, sold at Christie’s on 12 November 2024 in support of the European Leukodystrophy Association (ELA). The inspiration for this timepiece was Lucius Annaeus Seneca – a prominent historical figure: philosopher, moralist, and tutor to Emperor Nero. Chaykin personally resonates with Seneca’s maxims, in which readers find guidance on meeting life’s challenges with wisdom and virtue.

For the “Wristmon-izing” of this model, the master chose an ancient theatrical mask as the central motif, reflecting the philosopher’s reputation as one of the greatest dramatists of Ancient Rome. Chaykin placed on the dial a broad, smiling mouth and wide-open eyes through which details of the movement can be seen. In this design, for the first time, he decided to combine a moon phase display with a date indicator, whose numerals are “woven” with Latin letters. Over the course of a month, they form Seneca’s famous phrase: Recte facti fecisse merces est.

The sketch also bears the date of completion – 23 May 2024. Dimensions of the drawing: 24 × 32 cm.