Alexander Shorokhoff Byzantium

If you’re tired of the same old, vintage-inspired watch designs, then we have something special for you… Alexander Shorokhoff, a Moscow-born student of civil engineering and architecture, was sent to Germany in the early 1990s to learn about free-market economies following the fall of the Soviet Union. After establishing a sales arm for Russian watch manufacturer Poljot, he subsequently set up his own watchmaking business in Alzenau, Germany. Today, he manufactures his own avant garde designs under the ‘Alexander Shorokhoff’ name. The Byzantium honors the history and splendor of Istanbul, called Byzantium upon its establishment by the ancient Doric Greeks in the 7th century B.C. Housed in a 39mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, and a polished, stepped bezel, it features a grey dial engraved with Doric Greek inscriptions, Islamic-inspired calligraphy, a Christian cross, diamond quadrant indices, a blued steel ‘spade’ handset, and a date window at 6 o’clock. Powered by the automatic ETA 2824-2 movement with 38 hours of power reserve, it comes paired to a signed, black leather strap with a signed, stainless steel pin buckle. Accompanied by its factory goodies, this timepiece is half-watch, half-work of art. You know what we’re gonna say: Don’t sleep on it!