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Christiaan van der Klaauw

Christiaan van der Klaauw founded an astronomical-clock atelier in 1974 and presented the Satellite du Monde wristwatch in 1996 and CVDK Planetarium in 1999. 2

Founder retired in 2009 per house history; subsequent models and awards are not automatically his personal work. House dates AHCI honorary recognition to 1989; AHCI lists membership from 1990. The 2024 Grand Planetarium uses his 1995 concept; Daniël/Maria’s watch design and Pim Koeslag’s CAD work are separately credited.

At a glance

Dates
1944–? 2

The watchmaking story

Useful places to start with Christiaan van der Klaauw's work include Satellite du Monde, CVDK Planetarium, Pendule Variable, and Kepler’s Planetarium Clock (1995). 23

Christiaan van der Klaauw founded or co-founded Christiaan van der Klaauw from 1974. 1234

Recognition: AHCI former member; profile records 1990

Scope: Direct watchmaking

Why this person is included

Professional recognition and documented craft

Background and working context

Affiliations and workshops: Christiaan van der Klaauw atelier (founder era 1974–2009) 2

Documented origin: Leiden, Netherlands 2

Geographic ties: Netherlands. Documented workplace / industry location

Brands, workshops, and other relationships

  1. Watch brand / watchmaking business · Inherited source-linked record; relationship classification reviewed, sources not reopened

    Christiaan van der Klaauw — Founder / co-founder From 1974. Astronomical clock- and watchmaker 1234

    Legacy affiliation: Christiaan van der Klaauw atelier (founder era 1974–2009). Person-level contribution: Founded an astronomical-clock atelier in 1974 and presented the Satellite du Monde wristwatch in 1996 and CVDK Planetarium in 1999.

    Original affiliation wording: Christiaan van der Klaauw atelier (founder era 1974–2009). No present-day employment or ownership inferred.

Evidence and limitations

This dossier connects 8 field-specific evidence records with 4 public sources. Known links only; full career not established

Claim qualifications (8)
  • Noteworthy contribution: Founder retired in 2009 per house history; subsequent models and awards are not automatically his personal work. House dates AHCI honorary recognition to 1989; AHCI lists membership from 1990. 2
  • Representative work: Founder retired in 2009 per house history; subsequent models and awards are not automatically his personal work. House dates AHCI honorary recognition to 1989; AHCI lists membership from 1990. 2
  • Affiliations / workshops: Founder retired in 2009 per house history; subsequent models and awards are not automatically his personal work. House dates AHCI honorary recognition to 1989; AHCI lists membership from 1990. 2
  • Specific role: Founder retired in 2009 per house history; subsequent models and awards are not automatically his personal work. House dates AHCI honorary recognition to 1989; AHCI lists membership from 1990. 2
  • Documented origin: Founder retired in 2009 per house history; subsequent models and awards are not automatically his personal work. House dates AHCI honorary recognition to 1989; AHCI lists membership from 1990. 2
  • Birth year: Founder retired in 2009 per house history; subsequent models and awards are not automatically his personal work. House dates AHCI honorary recognition to 1989; AHCI lists membership from 1990. Post-consolidation gap-resolution pass: historical value snapshot differs from the current People value; retain as audit history. 2
  • Representative work: Manufacturer assigns concept, watch design and CAD development separately. Marketing superlatives and total component-origin claims are not adopted. 3
  • Qualifications / caveats: Manufacturer assigns concept, watch design and CAD development separately. Marketing superlatives and total component-origin claims are not adopted. 3

Sources

  1. Christiaan van der Klaauw – AHCIAcadémie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) · Institutional / association · Not stated

    [S0127] Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI). "Christiaan van der Klaauw – AHCI." Not stated. https://www.ahci.ch/members/christiaan-van-der-klaauw/ Accessed 2026-09-13.

    Source context

    Relationship to subject: Associated professional body

    How it was checked: Page opened; relevant text read

    Limitation: Association profile; undated text can contain legacy role or production claims. Only the recorded biographical facts are used.

  2. History: Christiaan van der Klaauw and successive workshop leadershipChristiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches · First-party / official · Not stated

    [S0198] Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches. "History: Christiaan van der Klaauw and successive workshop leadership." Not stated. https://www.klaauw.com/eng/history Accessed 2026-09-13.

    Source context

    Relationship to subject: House or maker associated with subject

    How it was checked: Opened — relevant text inspected. Pim Koeslag, Daniël Reintjes and Maria Reintjes biographies; January 2025 transition

    Limitation: Company history supplies dates and roles; not independent civil or employment records. No current appointment is inferred from older episodes.

  3. CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Manufacture CKGP1104Not stated · Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches · First-party biography / project record · 2024 project narrative; page publication date not stated

    [S0328] Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical Watches. "CVDK Grand Planetarium Eccentric Manufacture CKGP1104." 2024 project narrative; page publication date not stated. https://www.klaauw.com/eng/cvdk-grand-planetarium-eccentric-manufacture-ckgp1104 Accessed 2026-09-13. Locator: Created by 3 generations of CVDK; 1995 clock concept and 2024 watch.

    Source context

    Relationship to subject: Subject or affiliated organization

    How it was checked: Opened — relevant text inspected. Created by 3 generations of CVDK; 1995 clock concept and 2024 watch

    Limitation: Manufacturer assigns concept, watch design and CAD development separately. Marketing superlatives and total component-origin claims are not adopted.

  4. https://www.ahci.ch/members/christiaan-van-der-klaauw/ https://www.klaauw.com/eng/history https://www.klaauw.com/eng/cvdk-grand-planetarium-eccentric-manufacture-ckgp1104linked source

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