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Shipments are 100% organized for you, from transportation to customs. In-stock watches are delivered in 3-4 days. Out-of-stock watches will be shipped between 3 to 4 weeks and special executions (gold engraving, Hakose Urushi and on-demand watches) can take up to 3 months.

02. Returns

Watches without personalization can be returned within 14 days.

Minase 5 Windows

Windows showcases Minase’s vision by embracing geometric designs seldom seen in watchmaking. In Japan, mathematics and geometry are not just for academics, but are utilized to emphasize aesthetic dimensions of beauty. The Windows collection is available in stainless steel or in 18K rose or yellow gold.

HiZ LABEL

Minase timepieces bear the registered label “HiZ”, a concept inspired by the Japanese words “Hizu” (exceptional) and “Hi Izuru Kuni” (Land of the Rising Sun).

The products labelled “HiZ” share three distinctive features: the “case in case” structure, the rare “Sallaz” polishing technique and the construction principle called “MORE” (Minase Original Rebuild Equation).

Mechanical Swiss Movement

A KT8001 automatic movement powers the watch. It is based on Swiss ETA components (2671) and features a customized black rotor with the brand’s logo. With a power reserve of 38 hours, the movement has a frequency of 28800 bph and uses 24 jewels.

Sarazu hand-polishing

Minase watches' steel parts are hand-polished with the Sallaz polishing technique (also known as sarazu). A technique of polishing the steel by hand, piece after piece requiring an impressive level of skills and dexterity. Furthermore, steel bracelets are uniquely constructed; No exterior screws or pins are visible when the watch is worn thanks to the use of tiny screws on the underside of each bracelet link.

MORE & Case in Case

“Minase Original Rebuilding Equation” patented structure allows Minase watchmakers to assemble and disassemble exterior parts of the watch, such as the case and bracelet, as many times as they need to refit or repair the watch. The case in case construction is unique to Minase watches and was inspired by Japanese 3D puzzles. The mechanical movement is enclosed between a plate and a top container (which acts as the dial) on which the index ring is fitted. This whole inner box looks like a floating structure screwed at the four corners inside each case.

Product information

Case

Stainless steel 316L or 18K yellow and rose gold. Dual spherical box type sapphire crystal (with non-reflective coating), see through case back. Water resistant up to 50 meters (5 Bar).

Dimensions & Weight

38 x 51 mm. Thickness : 12 mm. 110 g.

Movement

Based on ETA 2824 ébauches, Minase KT7001/1 movement is decorated and customized by MINASE with hand-made polishing and « perlage » on plates and bridges. Rotor is covered in black or. Power reserve 38 hours.

Dial

Steel with PVD cover in Black, Blue or Grey, polished steel indexes

Functions

Hours, minutes and central second hands. Date at 4.

Hands

Polished steel, minute and second bent at the tip.

Strap

Calf leather, hand-sewed at the Minase factory in Japan.

About Minase

Minase is a boutique watch manufacturer based in Akita Prefecture, Japan. Producing less than 500 pieces a year, Minase’s philosophy is to make unique, beautiful and highly qualitative hand-made watches that embody the values, traditions and typical crafts of Japan.

When it was founded 15 years ago, Minase decided to hire people from the region and train them following the principle of Monozukuri: learning by doing, again and again. This resulted in a highly motivated workforce of experts who consider their work more than a job. A pride born out in the passion Minase Watches display.