Minase unveils the Yusai Dials, three new handmade dials that symbolize the ever-changing colors of nature. Meticulously crafted by Japanese artist Towa Takaya and framed in Minase’s signature Sallaz-polished case, the Yusai Dials reveal intricate colors and reflections that transform with every movement.
MINASE | THE YUSAI DIALS
Minase’s vision is to create high-end watches that pay tribute to Japanese crafts and nature. Also,
when Minase’s President Suzuki Tsuyoshi met Ms. Towa Takaya and discovered her work for the first time, he immediately saw the potential for a great collaboration: “Towa Takaya’s dials are not just esthetically beautiful, they are a representation of nature’s ever-changing colors, crafted with that same nature. It is pure craftsmanship and I am proud to work with her on this new execution.”.
The Yusai Dials comprise three distinct collections: 5 Windows, 7 Windows, and Divido. Each expressing a unique interpretation of Minase’s vision of art and time.
The name “Yusai” combines two characters: “Yu”, symbolizing the eternal and gentle flow of time, and “Sai”, evoking the vibrant, ever-changing nature of color. Together, they define the spirit of the Yusai Dials: surfaces that seem to breathe with light, shifting tone and depth as the environment changes.
THE ARTIST | TOWA TAKAYA
Born in Tokyo in 1992, Towa Takaya is a Japanese artist whose work bridges nature and material. Additionally, she creates her own pigments from soil, plants, and other natural ingredients gathered during her travels. Her paintings are an ode to nature, exploring delicate color spectrums and subtle gradations. Ms. Takaya explains: “The pieces I have created for Minase were inspired by Japan’s unique craftsmanship.”
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