Revel in the Celestial Beauty of Felipe Pikullik’s First In-house Timepiece: The Sternenhimmel FPA1

Tracing the artistic trajectory of Felipe Pikullik from his early reworked Unitas movements to the current Sternenhimmel FPA1 offers an inspiring tale of ceaseless innovation and craftsmanship. Pikullik’s foundation on steady progression rather than quick breakthroughs has led to his first proprietary calibre, the FPA1. Pioneered and meticulously assembled in Berlin, this revolutionary timepiece marks a distinctive move from modifying to creating, indicating his intent to focus on in-house operations.

The Sternenhimmel FPA1 retains a connection to its predecessors through the familiar aventurine dial, a hallmark of Pikullik’s previous work. However, the under-the-hood mechanics unmistakably indicate the shift. This much-anticipated transition to in-house design and construction is expected to manifested in the bright future of Pikullik’s collection.

The FPA1 calibre introduces a new architecture that operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour and delivers a 46-hour power reserve. It is the first leap into in-house production, using classic methods for smoother energy transfer, reduced friction, and long-term wear while ensuring that debris from winding remains contained. Through an aperture, the watch displays the hand-crafted balance wheel, marking a significant technical achievement and underscoring Pikullik’s ambition to bring most of its production in-house.