The CVDK Ariadne Sapphire Smoked Black gives the classic Ariadne a darker, more technical character through its transparent smoked sapphire dial. Black calendar and moonphase discs with SuperLumiNova details reveal the complexity beneath, paired with a black FKM strap.
The CVDK Ariadne Sapphire Smoked Black gives the classic Ariadne a darker, more technical character through its transparent smoked sapphire dial. Black calendar and moonphase discs with SuperLumiNova details reveal the complexity beneath, paired with a black FKM strap.
MovementCVDK7758, automatic winding, 25 jewels, power-reserve; 48 hour max.
FunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, 24-hour indication, day, date, month, super luminova moon phase, chronograph; 12-hour counter, 30-minute counter, seconds counter.
CaseHigh quality steel, ø 40 mm, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case-back.
DialSmoked black sapphire dial with black day and month discs and SuperLumiNova text. Black moon phase disc with SuperLumiNova indication. Chronograph seconds hand and tip of the date hand coated with SuperLumiNova.
StrapBlack FKM strap.
BuckleLogo engraved steel folding clasp.
SMOKED SAPPHIRE
The CVDK Ariadne Sapphire Smoked Black gives the classic Ariadne a darker and more technical character. Its transparent smoked sapphire dial reveals subtle layers of the calendar and moonphase indications beneath, while black day, month and moonphase discs with SuperLumiNova details create depth and contrast in changing light.
LUMINOUS DETAILS
The chronograph seconds hand and tip of the date hand are also coated with SuperLumiNova, extending the luminous character across the dial. Housed in a 40 mm stainless steel case and paired with a black FKM strap, this version combines the familiar Ariadne complications with a more contemporary appearance.
SMOKED SAPPHIRE
The CVDK Ariadne Sapphire Smoked Black gives the classic Ariadne a darker and more technical character. Its transparent smoked sapphire dial reveals subtle layers of the calendar and moonphase indications beneath, while black day, month and moonphase discs with SuperLumiNova details create depth and contrast in changing light.
LUMINOUS DETAILS
The chronograph seconds hand and tip of the date hand are also coated with SuperLumiNova, extending the luminous character across the dial. Housed in a 40 mm stainless steel case and paired with a black FKM strap, this version combines the familiar Ariadne complications with a more contemporary appearance.

The rotor is based on the ‘Sun with 12 Claws’, the logo of Christiaan van der Klaauw. Hand-engraved by Jochen Benzinger

The atelier produces only a limited number of watches every year. In this way, the artists of Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches can give every watch the attention it deserves. This attention is reflected in the beauty and quality of the watch. All watches are made by hand and subjected to countless quality tests. Christiaan van der Klaauw are therefore so convinced of the quality of their products, that they give a three-year warranty on the movement and the case.
All Christiaan van der Klaauw watches are delivered in an exclusive luxurious watch box.