ALEXANDER SHOROKHOFF AVANTGARDE BABYLONIAN II REF. AS.BYL02 HAND-WOUND CAL. 2609.AS LTD/300

The success of the first Babylonian model that was nominated for the German Design Award 2015, motivated Alexander Shorokhov to initiate a second version.

The inspiration arose from the contact with the history of the biggest and most powerful city's of ancient times - "Babylon". It's not a coincidence the name of the city translates to "gate of god".

The prosperity of the city in its heyday attracted astronomers, scientists, craftsmen and artists and turned it into a highly developed cultural center.
Furthermore the stellar constellations were discovered there, the zodiac signs invented and the first horoscopes been created.

This is where the cultural fascination Babylon's is picked up. In a highly complicated procedure, the movement's plates and the outer ring of the dial are delicately carved out by hand and decoratively designed. The combination of the hour circle of dark blue mother-of-pearl with imprinted zodiac signs and blued hands and hour markers create a fascinating picture. On the back of the watch you can take pleasure in the masterful engravings.

The "Babylonian II" is limited to only 300 pieces.

TECHNICAL DATA
Reference no.: AS.BYL02
Caliber: Manual winding movement, caliber 2609.AS, fully hand-engraved and rhodium-plated, blued screws, 17 jewels, power reserve approx. 42 hours
Function: Hours, minutes, center seconds
Case: Stainless steel, 5 atm water-resistant
Diameter: 46.5 mm
Height: 11.5 mm
Glass: Sapphire glass on both sides, anti-reflective of front
Dial: Skeletonized with blue mother-of-pearl ring including applications of zodiac signs and hand-engraved outer ring
Width of strap: 24 mm
Hands: Blued stainless steel, center seconds painted white
Strap: Genuine ostrich leather strap in black with engraved massive stainless steel pin buckle
Limitation: 300 pieces