Alexander Shorokhoff 'Black Cat'

Black cats are a popular choice in art due to their symbolism and aesthetics. Various renowned artists throughout art history have depicted black cats in their paintings.

For example, Édouard Manet painted a famous work titled 'Olympia' in 1863, featuring a nude woman with a black cat. Théophile Steinlen, the French artist, created the well-known poster 'Le Chat Noir' (The Black Cat) for the Parisian cabaret 'Le Chat Noir'. Even Pablo Picasso had a special fondness for cats and painted them in various works, including 'Chat et Femme Lisant' (Cat and Reading Woman).

Alexander Shorokhoff has also explored this theme, and for the first time, a cat appears as a motif in his collection. Crafted from black mother-of-pearl, it partially conceals itself on the dial, but its presence is unmistakable. The cat exudes playfulness, courage, and a hint of curiosity towards the butterfly that has found its place in the upper part of the dial. This little work of art is simply enchanting!

To infuse this 'painting' with a sense of 'naturalness' and 'movement', the entire dial is made from high-quality mother-of-pearl and adorned with Alexander Shorokhoff's original signature, giving this outstanding artwork a personal touch.

Alexander Shorokhoff's signature powerful number '60' is in its customary position. The blued hands, ensuring good readability, are also present in this model.

The masterpiece is presented in a rectangular stainless steel case measuring 36 x 36 millimeters, resembling a work of art within a frame. The watch is powered by either a hand-engraved and refined automatic caliber or a manual winding caliber, with each version limited to 19 pieces. Each variant comes with two straps: a green ostrich leather strap and an orange crocodile strap with a stainless steel folding clasp to accentuate its elegance.

The uniqueness and extraordinary creativity of this model will undoubtedly increase the value of this watch and should be considered as an investment. Who knows if this 'wristwear masterpiece' will one day achieve similarly high prices as Picasso's works do today."

Technical specifications

Alexander Shorokhoff "Black Cat“ Automatic

Reference: AS.APV-BCA

Limited edition of 19 pieces

Case

• Material: Stainless steel cushion case, glass back with a hand engraved and refined inlay ring
• Diameter: 36 x 36mm
• Thickness: 8.55mm
• Crystal: Sapphire crystal on both sides, on the front anti-reflective
• Water-resistant to 30 meters (3 ATM)

Dial and hands

• Dial: Lined with genuine mother-of-pearl in different colors
• Hands: Blued stainless steel

Movement

• AutomaticKal.2000-1.ETA
• Hand engraved and refined oscillating weight, blued screws
• Number of jewels: 20
• Power reserve approx. 40 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, center seconds with stop-second

Strap and buckle

• Strap lugs: 22 mm
• Strap: Green ostrich leather strap or orange crocodile strap with stainless steel folding clasp

MSRP: EUR 2'500

For more information, please visit alexander-shorokhoff.de