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This creepy watch is inspired by Stephen King’s ‘IT’ character

Published on Aug 03, 2022 at 12:54 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis

Last updated on Aug 03, 2022 at 12:54 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Kate Bain

This is the Konstantin Chaykin Clown, a super creepy timepiece inspired by the character ‘IT’ in Stephen King’s novels.

The Stephen King watch is weird and intriguing at the same time.

And it’s definitely not cheap either, coming in with a price tag of $9,900.

IT Clown watch lifestyle shot
Image: Konstantin Chaykin
IT Clown watch on the wrist
Image: Konstantin Chaykin

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Chaykin is an independent watchmaker that has brought a breath of fresh air to the watch world because he combines great engineering skills with a little bit of fun.

Most of his watches are designed as a tribute to comic book and movie characters as well pop culture figures.

The same layout he used for the Clown was also used for the Joker, the Jack O’Lantern and even the Minions’ watch.

Konstantin-Chaykin Minions watch
Image: Konstantin Chaykin
IT Clown watch lifestyle shot side
Image: Konstantin Chaykin

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So how does the Stephen King watch work?

The watch literally has a face.

The eyes are sub-dials for the hours (left) and the minutes (right).

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You tell the time by looking at where the pupil of the eye is pointing.

And the smile is actually a moonphase complication, allowing you to keep track of the sunlit side of the moon as observed from Earth.

IT Clown watch caseback
Image: Kostantin Chaykin
IT Clown watch, dial detail
Image: Kostantin Chaykin
IT Clown watch, dial close up
Image: Kostantin Chaykin

The watch is powered by a Swiss movement, customized by Chaykin, with a two-day power reserve.

In other words, if you wear this watch every day you’ll never need to set the time because it will continue running thanks to your wrist movements.

Production is limited to 27 pieces and despite the hefty price tag, the watch is doing really well in the pre-owned market.

Collectors love it, which explains why some people are flipping these timepieces for $20k or even $30k.

About Stephen King’s IT

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The character was first introduced in Stephen King’s 1986 horror novel ‘IT’.

IT is an evil entity that possesses the ability to shapeshift and manipulate reality.

IT made its cinematic debut in the 1990 television adapation and, in recent times, was portrayed by Bill Skarsgård in the 2017 film IT and the 2019 sequel IT Chapter Two.

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Experienced content creator with a strong focus on cars and watches. Alessandro penned the first-ever post on the Supercar Blondie website and covers cars, watches, yachts, real estate and crypto. Former DriveTribe writer, fixed gear bike owner, obsessed with ducks for some reason.