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I ordered the AS.V4-S Alexander Shorokhoff from Poljot24 Poljot24 on Tuesday, March 9 2021. It arrived on Friday. The sale price was €969 which converted to $990 after deducting VAT and adding shipping. Here is my attempt at a review. Keep your expectations low.

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The watched was shipped via DHL, and expedited by Poljot24 at no additional cost. That was cool. The shipping box was packed Snickers style—it was packed with peanuts. Biodegradable ones at that.

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Also in the box was a bag of German cookies. Am I the sort of guy that would find this bit of whimsy to be charming? Damn right I am. Very cool indeed.

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Super nice wooden inner box. I know some people think watch manufacturers focus too much attention on the box/presentation. I am not one of those people. This box adds value to the total aesthetic.

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As a bonus, Poljot24 threw in two extra leather straps.

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As stated in the specs, the watch has a diameter of 43.5mm. It wears slightly smaller than that by not by much. Curved lugs make it sit well on the wrist. I have a 7.25” inch and I feel like I can wear it just fine. You might not agree. Here’s a wrist shot.

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I get minimal glare from the sapphire crystal. The silver dial gleams.

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I should point out that the day and date are properly centered. If they appear otherwise that is an artifact due to my incompetent photography. The pusher advances the date, which is a nice feature because the crown only pulls out to one position and moves the hands.

Also, the day of the week is red on Sunday.

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Here’s a pic of the watch resting comfortable on an agave in my front yard:

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The movement is a refurbished Poljot 2627. Apparently that movement was discontinued in 1982 and Alexander Shorokhoff designed this watch as a tribute to that classic movement. And what a tribute it is. More on that later.

I’ve only had the watch for a day but it hasn’t gained or lost a noticeable amount of time. I am confident that it is performing well within spec. As for noise, this might be the quietest watch I own. You can hear the seconds tick only if you quiet the room and hold the watch up to your ear. The rotor is silent. When I first opened the box and listened to the rotor, I was concerned that it made no sound at all. Maybe it wasn’t properly connected and it was free-spinning? But it seems to be working perfectly.

The strap is soft, thick, comfortable, and has a nice buckle. Like most people, I’ll probably mess around with different straps so I don’t put too much emphasis on the original strap. Having said that, a cheap feeling strap would make me question if corners were also cut in less visible areas.

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Finally, the caseback is what I hoped it would be. That is, stunning. The pics say it all.

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I’ll conclude by saying that at the moment I’m still in the honeymoon phase with this watch. It passed the initial sniff test and I’m really enjoying it, so no regrets. I will concede that if it were say 40mm instead of 43mm that it might appeal to a broader audience.
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That looks so good.
And that movement. SWOON
Looks well worth the price.

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Thank you for posting, this is a great quick look.

Your thoughts and pics have made my desire for a Shorokhoff even stronger, you did a fine job with this write up.

I agree with you about the box. It is definitely part of the presentation and buying experience, and a nice box always gives me more joy.
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Great review! Thanks for posting. The watch looks very nice. Enjoy!
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Thank you so much for taking the time to do a review. What a neat watch!!! Enjoy. :)
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That is very cool, I've always wanted to try one of their watches. How is the winding action on it?
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Thank you for taking the time to write up an initial impressions review!

That is a beautiful piece.
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AndroidIsAwesome wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 5:45 pm That is very cool, I've always wanted to try one of their watches. How is the winding action on it?
I can't really say. When I turn crown in the winding direction I get a bit of resistance but like with the rotor it's almost silent. I can only assume it's winding.
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Now the real question, how are the cookies?
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TheJohnP wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:33 pm Now the real question, how are the cookies?
Minimalist. They're crunchy, mildly sweet. Tastes a bit like molasses. Definitely more European than American. We like chocolate chips in our cookies.
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Great watch! Great review!
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For someone who asked to keep expectations low, you've hit it out of the park!

Thanks for the review :)
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That back case is alluring. I like it more than the watch face :lol:
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Thank you for review. I am following Shorohoff's artwork for quite a few years, and your opinion helps. This is definitely a unique piece, not a mass production.
Enjoy the watch in good health!
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Thanks for the review, and congratulations...it looks like a fantastic addition to the collection. Now I want one even more...
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