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TiCTAC, a watch select shop nationwide, has released the second Japan-limited special item of the watch brand “BREW WATCH CO.”, which originated in New York. It is currently on sale at TiCTAC AFFILIATED STORES NATIONWIDE, and will be available on the official online store “TiCTAC ONLINE STORE” from 3/27 (Fri.).

・SHOPLIST: https://www.tictac-web.com/shoplist/

・Official online store: https://www.neuve-a.net/TiCTAC/shop/c/c100452/

BREW WATCH CO.

“Brewing coffee, riding a motorcycle, spending time with loved ones” – savoring “momentary richness”
BREW WATCH Co. is a brand that was born from the idea of incorporating the sensibility of everyday “pause” and “savoring time” into its design, and sublimating the product of a watch into a “tool for enjoying time”. As the brand name suggests, it expresses the beauty and margins of time as if it were carefully brewing coffee.

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The base is the popular “Metric” series, a design that shines with a minimalist beauty with no decorations. The cushion case is shaped like a cathode ray tube TV from the 1970s, and the face of the brand captivates fans with its simple design and unique colors.

Japan Limited Vol.2 Metric Japan Limited Model vol.2

This work uses a pale green color reminiscent of traditional Japanese[pine needle color]and[willow color]as the dial color. The hands are painted in a matte beige color like[orange]and the indexes are made of[steamed chestnut]expressing a Japanese taste. The brand concept of “Brew time” (25~35 seconds, which is the appropriate brewing time for espresso) is a specification that reverses the color of the inner ring.

While incorporating Japanese tastes, the vintage-like atmosphere remains the same.

The case size is 36mm. While retaining the retro feel of a small quartz chronograph, this bottle is grouped together with a Japan-only coloring. It is also recommended as a second watch for those who are tired of overly ordinary designs.

Metric Japan Limited Model

The first Japan-only edition released last year was well received, but only a few remained. A cool design with a sophisticated black dial and orange accent colors. The design of the inner ring has a sporty impression, and this is also an item you should definitely get.

MTRC-JPN-EDN-2MTRC-JPN-EDN

[Product number]MTRC-JPN-EDN-2 (Green) / MTRC-JPN-EDN (Black)

【Price】¥74,800 each

Specifications HYBRID VK68 Mechaquartz Chronograph
Water resistance: 5 ATM water resistance
【Case Size】Diameter 36mm × Total Length 41.5mm × Thickness 10.75mm
【Case Material】316L Stainless Steel
[Band material]316L stainless steel (hairline & polished finish/with quick release mechanism)
【Windshield Material】Sapphire Crystal (with anti-reflective coating)

【Remarks】Limited quantity

Click here for the online store

Green: https://www.neuve-a.net/shop/g/g4895239409023/

Black: https://www.neuve-a.net/shop/g/g4895239407807/

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“Shine” art in the palm of your hand — “Pixel 10a” Japan-limited model “Isai Blue”  Yahoo! News

On April 17, Google’s new smartphone “Pixel 10a” was released in Japan.

The Pixel 10a is currently available in four colors: “Fog”, “Lavender”, “Obsidian”, and “Berry”, which are expanding globally. In addition to this, “Isai Blue” will be added on May 20th, and it will be available in five colors.

Unlike the other four colors, Isai Blue is a limited edition model in Japan. It is not simply a domestically limited color, but a model characterized by product accessories and the original product concept.

This model was born in collaboration with Heralbony, which develops art drawn by artists with disabilities. The color name comes from Heralbony’s mission “Let go of the strangeness.” It is said that there is a rule that the color names of the Pixel series are derived from things that exist in nature, but Isai Blue is unique in that it deviates from that rule. When the Japanese team proposed the name to the global team, it was decided without any discussion because they received strong sympathy for this collaboration.

The product comes with the same body and various cables as the global model, as well as original stickers and a bumper case. The sticker used a design created by a Heralbony contract artist. The bumper case protects only the area around the main unit. The back of the main body is not covered, but you can take advantage of the back of the Pixel 10a, which has become flat, including the camera part, and you can enjoy it by attaching the included sticker.

The characteristics of Isai Blue are not limited to the hardware aspect. Theme packs that allow you to change the wallpaper and icon color are also available exclusively for this model. Each theme uses designs created by different artists, and there are three types in total. Not only the wallpaper, but also the icons of Google-related apps change to matching the color tones of the wallpaper.

At the press conference for Pixel 10a, Kazuko Abe, regional director of Google Pixel Product Planning Asia Pacific Business, presented Google’s philosophy that “technology evolves according to the people who use it, not people adapt to technology.” He explained that when he came into contact with the artwork by the artist who signed a contract with Heralbony, he felt that it was in line with that idea. This collaboration is said to have started from a level of empathy at the ideological level, rather than prioritizing design.

The blue color of this model is a symbol of World Autism Awareness Day and comes from the fact that it is a color that respects individuality. Takaya Matsuda, Co-CEO of Heralbony, explained that he proposed the adoption of this color to Google because he thought that blue was a color that was close to each individual’s personality and was consistent with Pixel’s philosophy. Google also said that it was considering blue as a Japanese color, such as indigo-dyed blue and the Japanese team’s uniform in the World Cup, and the direction of the two was the same.

As for wallpapers and theme packs, they were not originally planned. However, there was an opinion that the very existence of the product should be art, and it was implemented. There is an item in Google’s UI that emphasizes visibility, and while balancing design and visibility, the original Isai Blue icon was born.

Unlike the other four colors, Isai Blue is only available in the 256GB model. The price is the same as the other models at 94,900 yen. As mentioned earlier, the release date is May 20th.

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The 5 best watch articles of the week. From Audemars Piguet Japan-limited models to three G-SHOCK masterpieces, there are a variety of hot topics! (Pen Online)  Yahoo! News