These cosmic functions allow the watch to be used and put into practice not only on our planet, but also in space – in this case, on Mars. However, the number of complications is not as important here as the fact that Chaykin has developed a new set of cosmic complications, specially invented for wristwatches. All these factors place this timepiece in the category of supercomplicated mechanical watches. In this prototype Konstantin Chaykin invented and implemented an impressive array of functions, with nine additional complications and features.Īmong these are a unique complication with synchronised Earth and Mars times, a Mars date display using the Mars calendar, with the possibility of it being used as a way of showing the duration of the mission in sols (Mars-days), a function showing the relative positions of the Sun, Earth and Mars, and a planetary opposition and superior opposition complication. Some of these inventions are already familiar to those who truly appreciate the art of watchmaking thanks to the first watch in the “Mars Time” project – the conceptual prototype “Mars Conqueror Mk1”. The “Mars Time” project has really captivated this Russian master, as witnessed by the flurry of creative sparks he has generated while working on it. Finally, I construct a movement that brings everything to life”. Then I come up with the design which will most completely and adequately express this idea. Design is an important but far from essential element in the “Mars Time” project strategy, which is based on Konstantin Chaykin’s typical creative methods.Īs he states: “When I start a new project, I am guided by my three creative principles – first, an idea is born, be it philosophical, technical or artistic, which captures all my thoughts. Among the watches that have been created and are due to be released in the framework of this project, you will not find just an ordinary watch with a “Mars” design. That’s why in 2017 this expert watchmaker and inventor launched his own Mars programme – “Mars Time”. Konstantin Chaykin is certain that the conquest of Mars necessitates the thinking over of many different aspects in advance, including the development of a specialised mechanical watch that is reliable and capable of functioning autonomously both in space and on Mars. The conquest of Mars will not be easy, but it will involve an incredibly exciting process of creation and technological improvement in order to ensure the settlement of humanity in space. This idea once seemed like a fantasy, but literally in an instant it has now become quite feasible.Įven so, this will not just be a nice pleasure outing or some kind of space tourism for the sake of a couple of cool-looking Instagram posts, even if we understand that we can do nothing today without social media.
The prospect of flying to Mars has never been closer. This currently rates as the best option for a space base for colonisation. But nature has given us a decent chance for the first attempt to populate space – planet Mars. The expectation that Earth will always be a safe home is a mistake.
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