Description
Alexander Shorokhoff Black Cat
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There’s no denying the appeal of cats which have been a popular choice in art across the ages due to their symbolism and sleek aesthetics. For many, black cats rank amongst the most alluring and various renowned artists throughout history have depicted black cats in their paintings to achieve unique and symbolic creations. For example, Édouard Manet painted a famous work titled ‘Olympia’ in 1863, featuring a nude with a black cat. French artist, Théophile Steinlen, 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).
To pay tribute to these greats, Alexander Shorokhoff has also explored this theme in his unique design language via his metier of horology, and for the first time, a cat appears as a motif in his collection. A playful cat, crafted from black mother-of-pearl, partially conceals itself on the dial, but its presence is unmistakable. The cat exudes joy, courage, and a hint of curiosity towards the dancing butterfly that has found its place in the upper part of the dial. This little work of art is simply enchanting! To infuse this artistic creation 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 and an artisanal finish.
In addition to the strong design language of this piece, Alexander Shorokhoff’s signature number ’60’ is in its customary position, and the blued hands, ensuring good readability, are also present in this model. This limited-edition piece is presented in a rectangular stainless steel case measuring 36 x 36 millimetres, which acts as a miniature frame for the work of art within. The watch is powered by a hand-engraved and refined automatic calibre, limited to 19 pieces. The Black Cat Automatic 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 over time and should be considered as an investment as well as a joy to look at and wear every day.
Technical Data
Caliber: Automatic Kal. 2000-1.ETA, hand engraved and refined oscillating weight, blued screws, 20 jewels, power reserve approx. 40 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, center seconds with stop-second
Case: Stainless steel cushion case, glass back with a hand engraved and refined inlay ring, 3 atm
Diameter: 36 x 36mm
Height: 8,55mm
Crystal: Sapphire crystal on both sides, on the front anti-reflective
Dial: Lined with genuine mother-of-pearl in different colours
Hands: Blued stainless steel
Strap lugs: 22 mm
Strap: Green ostrich leather strap or orange crocodile strap with stainless steel folding
