Alexander Shorokhoff "Merkur" Full Calendar

Date, week, month, moon in one rhythm.

Alexander Shorokhoff once again impresses with a design innovation in the form of a full calendar. The new model, called "Merkur" is a special watch that, in addition to displaying the current time, also indicates the date, day of the week, and month. Unlike a simple date display that only shows the current date, a full calendar provides a more comprehensive date function. A watch with a full calendar is, therefore, a practical option for those who like to have all important date information at a glance.

The name "Merkur" was inspired by the planet of the same name in the solar system. With its cratercovered surface reminiscent of the moon, it seamlessly integrates into the design concept of the new model.

The day is indicated by the central date hand with an orange tip, while the day of the week and the month are displayed at 12 o'clock.

In addition, the "Merkur" offers another feature that displays the current lunar phase at 6 o'clock. It shows how the moon appears in the sky and in which phase it is. This is designed as a representation of the moon as a small disc that slowly moves over the course of a month to depict various moon phases such as full moon, half-moon, new moon, and waning moon. During a full moon, the orange "sphere" appears precisely in the center of the aperture, opposite the marking for 29.5 days, which is the time it takes for the moon to orbit the Earth once and go through all its phases. The lunar phase display is an aesthetic and traditional feature in many wristwatches and is often integrated into watches for enthusiasts of astronomical details or watch collectors. The planet Mercury is located very close to the sun and is therefore constantly exposed to solar radiation and solar winds. For this reason, the planet has a yellow-orange hue that perfectly complements the orange-glowing lunar phase as its inspiration.

Inside, the "Merkur" houses the automatic caliber DD9000 by Dubois Depraz, whose hand-engraved and embellished rotor embodies the essence of craftsmanship mastery. With its blued screws and the precision of 25 jewels adorning the movement, it is a true expression of precision and elegance. The power reserve of approximately 42 hours ensures that this watch not only measures time but also endures through time. With a limited production of only 31 pieces, the new model is a true rarity.

Technical specifications

Alexander Shorokhoff Merkur 

Reference: AS.VK-MKR5

Limited edition of 31 pieces

Case

• Material: Stainless steel
• Diameter: 43.5 mm
• Height: 11.55 mm
• Crystal: Sapphire crystal on both sides, anti-reflective on the front side
• Back: Sapphire crystal
• Water-resistant to 50 meters (5 ATM)

Dial and hands

• Dial: Green with gold accents, white/red scaling
• Hands: Yellow gold-plated, date hands silver/red

Movement

• Caliber: Automatic cal. DD9000
• Hand-engraved and refined oscillating weight, blued screws
• Number of jewels: 25
• Power reserve about 42 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, central seconds, date (indicated by inner bezel and central date hand)
• Day of the week & month at 12h, moon phase at 6 o'clock. 

Strap and buckle

• Strap lugs: 22 mm
• Strap: Extra soft calfskin strap with engraved solid steel pin buckle

MSRP

• EUR 3'499

For more information, please visit alexander-shorokhoff.de