sagimadara and Phoenix are true pieces of art and reflect Minase’s dedication to precision, heritage and refined, high-end horology. The company celebrates not only Japanese crafts and nature, but also the Japanese sensibility to beauty, and the belief that greatness resides in the finest details.

This time, Minase ventures off the beaten path with the introduction of a pocket watch. The stainless steel twelve-sided case is polished with the sallaz finishing technique and contains a hand-made maki-e dial, a lacquer art developed solely in Japan. The backside of the case as well as the bow are produced in an exclusive steel that can usually only be found on traditional Japanese swords such as the katanas.

The pocket watch was developed in the spirit of Mederu, a typical Japanese term depicting the joy of encountering beauty, the appreciation of subtle textures and details, and the act of cherishing something with care and affection. To achieve this masterpiece, Minase collaborates with two great craftsmen, Junichi Hakose for the lacquer and maki-e art, and swordsmith Ishida Kunihisa for the forged steel.

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