A Memorable Encounter with Konstantin Chaykin in China

In August 2023, the spotlight of the international watchmaking community turned to Beijing for the West Wood Time & Konstantin Chaykin Annual Dinner. The event gathered collectors and watchmakers from around the world, united by a shared passion for exceptional timepieces.

It was here that Konstantin Chaykin, the renowned Russian independent watchmaker and creator of the celebrated Joker series, had an informal yet inspiring encounter with JEAYOU. Although brief, the exchange between these two creative minds sparked an immediate and powerful resonance — one that transcended technical craft and reached into deeper conversations about time, art, and life itself.

Pushing the Art of Straps to New Heights

That connection did not fade when the evening ended. In the weeks that followed, Konstantin Chaykin and JEAYOU continued their dialogue, blending the visionary mastery of Chaykin’s horology with JEAYOU’s boundary-pushing craftsmanship in straps. The result was the birth of the JEAYOU Master Series V-Shaped Alligator Strap — a design inspired by the bow-tie elegance of Chaykin’s Joker watch and refined with his personal insights. From aesthetics to construction, Chaykin’s feedback added distinctive character and technical depth to the final creation.

Shared Values in Craft and Innovation

Konstantin Chaykin’s willingness to engage deeply with JEAYOU stems from the brand’s exceptional reputation in the strap-making field. Since its founding in 2012, JEAYOU has refused to be just a traditional strap manufacturer. Instead, it sees each strap as a work of art, crafted to infuse a watch with its own unique soul. With meticulous attention to detail and a relentless pursuit of innovation, JEAYOU’s philosophy resonates strongly with Chaykin’s own approach to watchmaking.

Looking Ahead

The V-Shaped Alligator Strap is only the beginning. In the future, JEAYOU will continue to surprise and inspire watch enthusiasts around the world — breaking conventions, blending creativity with craftsmanship, and carrying forward the timeless dialogue between art and horology.

Stay tuned for what’s next.