A Token of Love for a Woman!
Love can be expressed in countless ways: through a delicate flower, through the powerful words “I love you,” or through sincere acts of affection. And that’s exactly what Alexander Shorokhov did! In a beautiful gesture of devotion, he dedicated this watch, called “Bella & Alla,” to his wife Alla. This watch is not just a timepiece, but a symbol of his boundless love for her. With a bouquet of flowers in the shape of a watch, lovingly hand-painted with delicate blossoms, he presents her with a lasting reminder of their shared love that will blossom forever.
The “Bella & Alla” is undoubtedly a true masterpiece. The floral pattern was first punched and etched into the correct shape with utmost precision. This was followed by intricate hand engraving, which brings every detail of the flowers to life and emphasizes their authenticity. Only after this painstaking process was the dial finished in precious yellow gold, and finally, the enamel was applied by hand to give each petal an incomparable vibrancy.
The case embodies true craftsmanship and attention to detail. Finished with an elegant black PVD coating, it radiates refined sophistication. One of its standout features is the construction of the lugs: these are meticulously welded to the case back after the central case segment has undergone a highly intricate enameling process. Along the sides, three fine recesses are hand-filled with delicate pastel enamel—each color precisely applied in timed intervals and carefully dried. This elaborate process creates a vibrant, artistic finish that mirrors the dial's color palette. To allow for this level of detail, the enameling must be performed on a case without lugs, ensuring absolute precision and purity in the design.
The hour and minute hands are yellow-gold colored, matching the elegant dial. An exquisite alligator leather strap in vibrant fuchsia red, complemented by an engraved solid stainless steel pin buckle, was specially selected to highlight the unique character of this model.
It is powered by a high-quality Swiss automatic movement featuring a hand-engraved and refined oscillating weight, blue-blued screws, and 21 jewels. The movement offers a power reserve of approximately 47 hours and allows a view through the round sapphire crystal case back — unlike other models using the same case, which feature four colored glasses instead.
With a strict limitation of only 13 pieces, this model will not be available forever. However, the love and appreciation Alexander Shorokhov has dedicated to his wife will live on for all time.
About Alexander Shorokhoff