I would venture to say that the Russian-made Konstantin Chaykin Lunokhod Prime is one of the most interesting watches in the world. That isn't to say that there aren't dozens of extremely interesting watches, but rather that this timepiece integrates so much of the story of the modern luxury watch into one small package. Timepieces such as this really are much more than the sum of their parts from a description of the design. This is the stuff that helps define entire genres and sets the tone for other watch making regions.
Konstantin Chaykin, as of now, is the only high-end watchmaker in Russia. Their watches are 100% made in Russia, and the manufacture is in Moscow. I had the pleasure of visiting their manufacture in 2013 and seeing hands-on how they make watches, pursue unique designs, and make a high-end product in a unique region of the world. Among Russian watch lovers Konstantin Chaykin is controversial - oddly enough. His workshop is probably more famous outside of Russia than within it. What Konstantin Chaykin represents to me is a resurgence of an old-world Russia, complete with imperial majesty and pride for creating beautiful unique things. Moscow is full of inspiration, complete with a number of pre-Soviet structures that remind people what Russia was like historically. Enough of it makes its way into his designs.
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