Kudoke celebrates 20 years of independenct horology with the Kudoke 2 SHH Edition.
Press Release information with commentary in italics.
New: Kudoke 2 SHH Edition
The Kudoke 2 SHH Edition retails at SGD 22,000 inclusive of GST.
Commentary
This novelty is a rehash of the GPHG Petite Aiguille award winning watch of 2019. The principal difference is in the dial.
Which features a hand engraved pattern made by a flat edge engraving tool. Making it look similar to flakes on a simmering canvass. The resultant dial looks similar to what we see on the Simon Brette Chronomètre Subscription Edition, though we are not certain if the technique employed is the same.
The other details on the Kudoke 2 remains the same as the model we reviewed in 2020. The hand engraving on the moonphase dial as well as the movement remains the Kaliber 1-24H.
Release details
Sincere Fine Watches proudly presents the KUDOKE 2 SHH Edition, an exclusive release commemorating 20 years of KUDOKE’s independent watchmaking. Limited to just 20 pieces, this special edition celebrates two decades of German craftsmanship and artistry, while reflecting the shared horological values between KUDOKE and Sincere Fine Watches. The collaboration reaffirms Sincere’s commitment to championing independent watchmaking as the Asia’s Premier Watch Specialist.
Founded in 2004 by Stefan Kudoke, one of the youngest watchmakers in Germany to earn the prestigious Meisterbrief at just 22 years old, KUDOKE has earned international recognition for its distinctive interpretation of traditional craftsmanship. As both an AHCI-member and GPHG laureate, Stefan Kudoke has shaped the brand’s signature style, defined by refined hand-finishing and mechanical ingenuity. Each timepiece is meticulously crafted using traditional techniques and finished entirely in-house. This mastery of watchmaking was most recently reaffirmed in 2024, when the KUDOKE 3 “Salmon” received a GPHG accolade — underscoring the brand’s horological excellence, shaped over two decades of technical precision and artisanal craft.
Honouring Kudoke’s GPHG-recognised excellence, the SHH Edition debuts the “Flakes” dial in the KUDOKE 2 series.
Award-Winning Pedigree
This SHH Edition pays tribute to the KUDOKE 2 — the timepiece that earned Stefan Kudoke the “Petite Aiguille” award at the 2019 GPHG, marking a historic first for a German independent watchmaker.
Building on that award-winning legacy, this SHH Edition is the first in the KUDOKE 2 series to feature the signature “Flakes” dial — a striking new combination exclusive to Sincere.A Testament to Time’s Poetry
The KUDOKE 2 SHH Edition represents a poetic interpretation of time, realised through exceptional artisanal finesse. Adorned with celestial motifs, the sky disc reflects the seamless passage of time from day to night, while the “Flakes” dial serves as a shimmering canvas. Its delicately hand-engraved surface catches and reflects light in subtle, shifting tones. This interplay of detail and depth reveals a timepiece where mechanical precision meets artistry – where every passing hour becomes a moment to savour.
A textured masterpiece: where light animates every engraved stroke.
A Dial of Horological Virtuosity
Making its debut in the KUDOKE 2 series, the SHH Edition unveils the “Flakes” dial in a delicate light champagne rosé hue. Meticulously hand-engraved by skilled artisans, each dial is sculpted through the gradual carving of tiny flakes across its surface—shaping a textured landscape that dances with light and shimmers with brilliance at every subtle shift in movement. Each of the 20 pieces reveals its own visual rhythm, offering a quiet tribute to the timeless artistry of handcrafted horology.
Crowning the dial at 12 o’clock, the rotating domed sky disc is a signature of the KUDOKE 2 collection, elevated with horological distinction. Enabled by a dial-side modification of the in-house Kaliber 1, this 24-hour indication traces the arc of day and night through its meticulously hand-engraved and electroplated disc. The sunlit half gleams in warm rose tones, while the starry night side glimmers in cool rhodium—its moon, stars, and arrow marker are illuminated by blue Super-LumiNova. Luminous detailing elevates the complication beyond function, evoking a sense of celestial wonder by casting an ethereal glow across the light champagne rosé dial, while improving legibility in low-light conditions.
Hand-engraved moon, stars and arrow marker adorned with Super-LumiNova for celestial legibility by night.
A Symphony of Symbols
Framing the dial and rotating domed sky disc are rhodium-plated chapter rings, where Roman and Arabic numerals stand in deliberate contrast. True to the ‘HANDwerk’ collection’s distinctive design language, the KUDOKE 2 SHH Edition also features its signature infinity-shaped hour hand. Flame-blued and enhanced with green Super-LumiNova for legibility, the hands’ elegant arcs reflect the eternal flow of time, creating a subtle interplay with the dial’s textured surface and the celestial display—culminating in a harmonious visual symphony.Powering this timepiece is KUDOKE’s in-house Kaliber 1-24H movement: A 4 Hz, hand-finished heartbeat with 46 hours of power reserve.
The Artisan’s Engine: Kaliber 1-24H
Powering this timepiece is KUDOKE’s in-house Kaliber 1-24H, a manual-wound movement with a 46-hour power reserve. Drawing inspiration from historic English pocket watches and perfected through Kudoke’s mastery of skeletonised design, the movement is exquisitely hand-finished—from polished edges to intricately engraved components, offering a captivating view to be admired through the sapphire caseback. This fusion of technical excellence and artisanal finesse captures Kudoke’s philosophy of horology as wearable art.
The Art of Proportions
Housed in a 39mm stainless steel case, the KUDOKE 2 SHH Edition balances refined proportions with meticulous craftsmanship — a true expression of horological elegance. Paired with a blue alligator-print bovine leather strap, it offers a discreet contrast that allows the textured dial and luminous sky disc to take visual precedence.
The 20-piece KUDOKE 2 SHH Edition will be available at all Sincere Fine Watches Boutiques.
Kudoke 2 SHH Edition Specifications
Movement: Movement In-house Kaliber 1-24H; Manual winding movement * Power Reserve 46 hours * Frequency 28,800 bph* Rubies 18 * Diameter 30mm * Thickness 5.05mm
Case: Material Stainless Steel * Diameter 29mm * Thickness 10.7mm * Crown onion crown * Crystal sapphire crystal * Case back sapphire crystal * Engravings on Caseback * Serial No., Germany, Kudoke * Water Resistance 50m * Limited Edition One of 20
Dial: Colour Champagne Rosé * Finishing “Flakes” hand-engraving * Numerals and Indices Roman and Arabic numerals on the rhodium-plated chapter rings * Hand-engraved Sky Disc Rose-gold plated Sun / Rhodium plated Moon, Stars and Arrow filled with blue Super-LumiNova
Hands: Infinity-shaped hour hands, Tempered blue with green Super-LumiNova
Strap: Blue Alligator Print Strap (Bovine Leather) with stainless steel pin buckle
