Kandy Sport Unique – Alexander Shorokhoff’s Playful Vision of Summer in a Watch. Released as a limited edition of just five watches worldwide, this summer-themed timepiece is both a bold design statement and a showcase of mechanical craftsmanship. It’s a wristwatch that goes beyond function – it tells a story.
At first glance, the combination of a rounded dial and a square stainless steel case creates an immediate visual impact. This juxtaposition reflects Shorokhoff’s ongoing fascination with form, architecture, and playful contrast. The dial is far from traditional, it features a harmonious guilloché texture paired with inlays of coloured mother-of-pearl in orange and light blue. These colours aren’t just for flair; they’re symbolic of the season, sunlight, creativity, ocean tones, and the mood of summer itself.
Delightfully, the numbers on the dial reflect Shorokhoff’s whimsical design language. The number 4 is represented by four triangles, and the 8 is depicted using Roman numerals. These eccentricities aren’t random; they are part of the avant-garde approach that has defined Alexander Shorokhoff’s niche in the world of independent watchmaking. Even the hands are thoughtfully styled: luminous hour and minute hands ensure legibility, while the orange-painted seconds hand adds an energetic punch.
Flip the watch over, and you’re greeted by one of its most unexpected features, the exhibition case back with four miniature glass windows in red, yellow, and blue. These colourful inserts evoke modernist art while offering a glimpse into the movement. Inside beats a Swiss ETA 2892 automatic calibre, enhanced with a hand-engraved rotor, blued screws, and 21 jewels. It is a reliable, high-grade movement with a 47-hour power reserve, giving substance to the watch’s artistic exterior.
At 41 x 41 mm and only 9 mm in height, the watch wears comfortably and is remarkably slim given its visual impact. It comes fitted with a white, ultra-soft calfskin strap that is as refined as it is comfortable—ideal for the warmer months.
What makes the Kandy Sport Unique – White truly shine, however, is its refusal to compromise. It’s not trying to be universally appealing. It doesn’t follow trends. Instead, it’s a focused expression of individuality, offered in a sharply limited quantity. For collectors and lovers of independent watchmaking, this is precisely what makes the piece so compelling. It’s not just rare—it’s meaningful.
In a landscape where so many watches blur into each other, the Kandy Sport Unique stands proud, vibrant, and utterly original. Whether viewed as an object of art, a conversation starter, or simply a beautiful mechanical watch, it delivers on all fronts.
For those lucky enough to secure one of the five pieces, the Kandy Sport Unique – White is more than a seasonal accessory, it’s a celebration of imagination and mastery in equal measure.
