Watch Divido Shibo-Urushi Sky of Shells 14-RBKKA4-SSD

The Watch

Hailing from Akita, Japan, Minase is a prestigious watchmaking brand that sets itself apart through exceptional expertise and a deep love for Japanese culture - a culture it honors daily through high-quality artisanal timepieces. With a perfectionist, innovative philosophy rooted in the pillars of the "Monozukuri" principle, it imagines, designs, and brings to life timeless watches with clean aesthetics and undeniable performance. These are true works of art, and Ocarat is proud to showcase a dazzling selection. From the Divido Shibo-Urushi collection, this captivating 14-RBKKA4-SSD watch is the result of dedicated, highly skilled artisans with a true mastery of their craft. Adding an exquisite artistic touch to your wrist, it's the unmatched modern accent that brings character to your look while giving you a charming, distinguished air. It features a round case crafted from 316L stainless steel with satin-finished lines and a hand-polished surface achieved through the celebrated and unique Sallaz technique - mastered by very few brands, and one in which Minase truly excels. Delivering a striking contrast, it offers dimensions purposefully designed for men's wrists while ensuring ultimate everyday comfort. It weighs 134 g and measures 40.60 mm in diameter and 11 mm thick. The dial is topped by a sapphire crystal that not only protects against impacts and surface damage, but also provides exceptional legibility thanks to its anti-reflective coating. Set at 3 o'clock in the case middle is a polyhedral crown, useful for manually setting and winding the hands. Finally, the sapphire crystal case back provides 5 ATM water resistance while offering a breathtaking view of the movement inside.

The Dial

The brand pays tribute to Japanese art in every creation, and this breathtaking round dial is no exception. Lacquered and hand-painted with layers of Shibo-Urushi, it features a black background adorned with blue shells. The result is a viscous texture and a deep pattern that evokes the mystery and luminous beauty of a sky beyond our galaxy. At its center, two hands and a slender grey, polished seconds hand deliver precise hours, minutes, and seconds. A minute railroad track is laid out around the black perimeter with white markings. The hours are easy to locate via the baton hour markers, except at noon where the Minase logo takes their place. Both the markers and the hands are coated with a luminescent treatment for reliable time reading in bright and dark conditions alike. Finally, the brand signs its masterpiece below 12 o'clock with its name.

The Movement

This watch is powered by a Swiss-made automatic movement. Based on the ETA 2892/A2 and customized in-house, Minase assembles its movements with lubrication-free MPS bearings. The calibers feature ETACHRON regulation systems - a premium-grade offering. The KT7002 movement drives the hands with reliability and performance in every situation. Equipped with 21 jewels and beating at 28,800 beats per hour - a frequency of 4 Hz - it delivers a power reserve of 50 hours, enabling a precise and accurate reading of hours, minutes, and seconds.

The Strap

Attached to either side of the case, a refined rubber strap lends a sport-chic edge to the watch, enhancing its timeless appeal. Crafted from synthetic rubber, it is draped in an intense black and features an alluring patterned texture. Supple and comfortable, you'll never tire of wearing it day after day. It pairs seamlessly with any outfit, adding that polished, modern accent that subtly frames your wrist. Its stainless steel pin buckle ensures a secure and comfortable fit on every occasion.

Water Resistance

With water resistance of 50 meters, or 5 ATM in standard watchmaking terms, this is a timepiece that handles water but isn't built for prolonged exposure. You can certainly shower with it occasionally - but to preserve the quality and precision of the movement, our team of watch specialists strongly recommends keeping it away from H2O in the bath, pool, or sea. In short: no swimming, no scuba diving, and no prolonged contact with or submersion in water.