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Stefan Kudoke K2 'Salmon Dial' Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Stefan Kudoke K2 wristwatch dates to 2019 and is housed in a 40 mm stainless steel case. According to the source, the timepiece is powered by the manual wind Calibre K1 24H developed in collaboration with Habring. It features a frosted salmon-toned dial with an applied 'KUDOKE' plaque and a chapter ring marked with Roman numerals. Positioned at 12 o'clock is an engraved day/night indicator disc depicting the sun, moon, and stars. The dial also displays 'GERMANY' above the 6 o'clock position.

Front view of the Kudoke K2 wristwatch with frosted salmon dial and day/night disc
Front view of the Kudoke K2 wristwatch with frosted salmon dial and day/night disc — Phillips. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
perpetual.phillips.com
Category
Wristwatch · Day/night indicator wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Kudoke
Reference
K2
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
2019
Country
Germany

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Object Identity and Casing

This timepiece is an example of the Stefan Kudoke K2 wristwatch, documented by the seller as dating to 2019. It is constructed in a stainless steel case measuring 40 mm in diameter, with direct observation showing a polished finish, an onion-style winding crown at 3 o'clock, and mounting on a dark textured strap. The source specifies that it is fitted with a stainless steel pin buckle.

According to the seller description, the K1 and K2 models were created following Stefan Kudoke's 2018 launch of a new calibre developed in collaboration with Habring.

Evidence for this section
  • “Diameter 40mm”
  • “Metal Stainless Steel”
  • “Clasp/Buckle Stainless Steel Pin Buckle”
  • “in 2018 Stefan Kudoke launched a new calibre in collaboration with the team at Habring. The K1 and K2 models that were built to house it”
  • “Polished stainless steel case fitted with an onion-style crown at 3 o'clock and mounted on a dark textured strap”

Dial Display and Visible Features

Visual observation documents a frosted salmon dial surface framed by a silver-toned chapter ring with Roman numerals and dot minute markers. The handset features blued steel hands, with an infinity-shaped loop forming part of the hour hand, and an applied rectangular plate inscribed 'KUDOKE' is set on the lower half of the dial.

Positioned at 12 o'clock is an engraved celestial day/night disc with a 24-hour scale. The disc displays hand-engraved motifs of the sun, moon, and stars.

Evidence for this section
  • “Frosted salmon dial surface surrounded by a silver-toned chapter ring with Roman numerals and dot minute markers”
  • “This K2 proudly puts the hand engraved day/night disc centrally at 12”
  • “Blued steel hands, with the hour hand featuring an infinity-shaped loop”
  • “Hand-engraved celestial day/night disc at 12 o'clock featuring representations of the sun, moon, and stars with a 24-hour track”
  • “Applied rectangular nameplate reading 'KUDOKE' positioned on the lower half of the dial”

Reported Movement and Accessories

The catalog listing reports that the watch is powered by the manual-wind Calibre K1 24H. The vendor states that an engraved balance cock reaching toward the escapement is visible through the case back, although the case back and movement are not depicted in the primary catalog image.

The listing notes that the watch is accompanied by a Kudoke presentation box, warranty, gloves, and an additional strap. The seller also reports the watch as being in unworn condition with original box and papers, though this represents vendor description rather than verified independent testing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre Manual Wind Cal. K1 24H”
  • “a similarly engraved balance cock reaching towards the escapement is visible through the case back.”
  • “Accompanied by Kudoke presentation box, warranty, gloves and additional strap”
  • “Found in unworn condition and complete with the original box and papers.”

Open research questions

  • What specific individual serial number or case-back inscription is present on this piece to distinguish it from other K2 salmon dial examples?
  • What exact caliber finishing marks or production numbers are stamped directly on the movement plates and balance cock beneath the case back?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Stefan Kudoke K2 'Salmon Dial' Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ManufacturerKudoke“Manufacturer Kudoke”
Year2019“Year 2019”
DialFrosted Salmon“Dial Frosted Salmon”
MetalStainless Steel“Metal Stainless Steel”
CalibreManual Wind Cal. K1 24H“Calibre Manual Wind Cal. K1 24H”
Diameter40mm“Diameter 40mm”
Clasp/BuckleStainless Steel Pin Buckle“Clasp/Buckle Stainless Steel Pin Buckle”
Included AccessoriesPresentation box, warranty, gloves, and additional strap“Accompanied by Kudoke presentation box, warranty, gloves and additional strap”

Visible details

  • Frosted salmon dial surface surrounded by a silver-toned chapter ring with Roman numerals and dot minute markers
  • Hand-engraved celestial day/night disc at 12 o'clock featuring representations of the sun, moon, and stars with a 24-hour track
  • Blued steel hands, with the hour hand featuring an infinity-shaped loop
  • Applied rectangular nameplate reading 'KUDOKE' positioned on the lower half of the dial
  • Polished stainless steel case fitted with an onion-style crown at 3 o'clock and mounted on a dark textured strap

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case back are not visible in the primary catalogue image
  • Specific individual case or movement serial number is not disclosed in the listing

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Stefan Kudoke, K2 "Salmon Dial" | Kudoke Watches - Phillips

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 9a686b3529

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