Military gears are always fascinating to me, even though I am totally against the concept of war itself. I believe it’s because military gear prioritizes quality and toughness above all else, designed purely as tools, not jewelry. In most cases, these tools acquire a beauty from being used and beaten up, they are not just ruined.
I have a collection of vintage military tools and apparel, and they gave me many inspirations. I believe this piece is my answer to that inspiration.
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The bezel is subtly faded, naturally developing a hint of navy blue. It has many small scratches and has been polished by repeated rubbing against fabrics and metals. This process results in a very nice, balanced, real vintage look. not too shiny, and not completely matte.
The dial is similar. It has acquired a very subtle, balanced sheen. It’s simply beautiful and truly looks like a vintage tool when the light catches it.
My camera skills couldn't fully capture these feelings, but I can guarantee that you will feel the quality when you hold it.
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This specific piece is “AgeYourself,” meaning the aging process is applied only to the face (dial, hands and bezel). However, I have paired it with a hand-aged black leather strap.
You can enjoy the pleasure of aging the case yourself through wear, or I can upgrade it to “FullyAged”(which includes aging on the case and buckle) for an additional cost. I wanted to give you the choice, so I have left this piece as “AgeYourself” for now.
◆ Ready to Ship
THIS IS A STOCK PIECE. You will receive this exact model immediately, and you DON’T NEED TO WAIT the few weeks typically required for a custom build.
DON’T MISS OUT THIS KATABAMI WATCH IF IT SPEAKS TO YOU.
【 DETAILS 】
【 DETAILS 】
Material : 316L Stainless steel
Dial : Vintage aging effects one by one by hand / "カタバミ時計ジャパン" is "Katabami Watch Japan" in Japanese. With "Katabami" my Japanese family crest
Glass : Domed acrylic crystal glass
Hands : Vintage aging effects one by one by hand / Silver OR Gold
Strap : 316L Stainless steel Oyster, Rivet, Jubilee
【 SIZES 】
【 SIZES 】
Case Diameter : 39.5 mm
→Vintage watch must be small like 36mm. But it’s about dressy watch not diver watch. Sounds big but it’s small for vintage diver watch.
Case Thickness : 16 mm with domed glass / 11.5 mm without
→Vintage model must be thinner but too thin is not good for diver model like this. This case has the best balance.
Lugs to Lugs : 47 mm
→This measurement is important to you to know how will this fits to your wrist.
Lug Width : 20 mm
→You can get leather band or other SS bracelet with this measurement.
Buckle Width : 17 mm
【 MOVEMENT 】
【 MOVEMENT 】
SEIKO Group SII NH35A(Automatic)
Power Reserve : 40 Hours
Frequency : 21,600 vibrations per hour
Functions : Hack Function
As an art
Japanese craftsmanship & European artistic taste. Hope you can enjoy and appreciate handmade & imperfections.
Not just watch
This is more than a watch, piece of art, each one a unique creation. Craftsmanship meets creativity.
Art takes time
Each piece is handmade to Vintage Aging by my hand. Not printed, Not mass-produced like other watches. So please understand that it takes time.
