"CURVERD" is an independent, premium watch brand crafted by the famous Ken Trading Co., widely known for their legendary R.X.W lineup. While R.X.W focused on mastering the realm of "Neo-Vintage," CURVERD was envisioned to explore avant-garde horological complications and radical designs never attempted before, such as Jumping Hours, Flying Tourbillons, and artistic ladies' timepieces. The single defining signature of CURVERD is that every masterpiece within the brand features a beautifully sculpted, elegant tonneau (barrel) case shape.
Among their elite creations, the "ASTROLABE" stands at the absolute pinnacle—a high-complication time-piece equipped with a majestic Flying Tourbillon. Unlike a traditional tourbillon, a flying tourbillon completely eliminates the upper bridge on the dial side, supporting the entire rotating cage solely from the movement base plate beneath. This ultra-complex architecture allows the tourbillon carriage to appear as if it is floating completely unsupported in mid-air over the dial. This design provides an unhindered, hypnotic view of the tourbillon’s dynamic and mysterious cinematic rotation.
Furthermore, despite housing one of the world's most delicate and complex mechanisms, the ASTROLABE boasts exceptional daily practicality and user convenience through its Full Automatic (Self-Winding) movement. Free from the chore of daily manual winding, the watch continuously powers itself through the natural motion of your wrist, making it a perfect fit for a modern luxury lifestyle.
The dial adopts a deep, captivating "Lapis Blue" tone, evoking the ancient astronomical instrument for which it is named. This rich cosmic hue is masterfully color-coordinated with its official original blue leather strap, creating a stunning visual synergy.
The case back features an exhibition "See-Through Back" layout. Specially engineered at the 6 o'clock position directly behind the tourbillon, it allows an exquisite view from the reverse side, letting you gaze at the rapid, microscopic oscillations of the balance wheel and the fine, hand-tuned gears in motion.
In tandem with the recent explosive global re-evaluation of R.X.W, the market value for CURVERD has been rising rapidly over the past two years. The ASTROLABE, with its strictly limited production run, will absolutely never be manufactured again. It represents a true "ghost piece" of modern Japanese horological history, and we highly recommend securing this masterpiece before it vanishes into a private collection forever.