WHAT WE LOVE: 

Based in Japan, Minase is one of a select group of watchmakers worldwide who use the ‘Zaratsu’ polishing method. This method takes a lot of time and dexterity but the ultimate aim is to give the appearance of some angles of the watch being ‘black’ in certain lights. This watch is truly fascinating, the case is a marvel and the dial is quite unlike anything I’ve ever seen before.

This watch, in this colour was the choice of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was a head of state with a penchant for watch collecting, having been seen wearing Omega, Seiko, and Grand Seiko before donning this watch and accelerating it from relative obscurity to popularity both in Japan and Worldwide.

Brand: Minase

Reference: VM04-M01SB

Model: Divido

Movement: Minase KT7001/1 Automatic

Case Material: Stainless Steel 

Case diameter: 40.5mm 

Glass: Sapphire

Water resistance: N/A

Bracelet: Original Stainless Steel Bracelet

Condition: 8.7/10 (Very good overall condition with only light marks to clasp) 

Age: Circa 2020

Box & Papers: Box Only

SKU: 20138