Wristwatch · mechanical · designed by Takenobu Igarashi
01An earth-blue second hand sweeping a clean dial — mechanical movement with skeletonized case back
02The balance wheel and hairspring visible through the case back — movement as design
03Small-batch production by SPQR — a watch brand rooted in Suwa, Japan's precision watchmaking region
A timepiece worn as an integral part of one's style, meant to be appreciated for its design as much as its function. SPQR is the flagship watch brand of Watch Planning Office Costante, established in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture in 2000 by Shinroku Shimizu — formerly involved in product planning at Suwa Seikosha (now Seiko Epson Corporation). Suwa has long been regarded as the Switzerland of the East, with a deep heritage in precision instrument manufacturing.
SPQR is defined by design that transcends trends, developed by a cross-disciplinary team of specialists. Each piece is produced in small quantities in Japan.
Earth Watch
A clean, composed watch with a single point of color: an earth-blue second hand representing the blue of the planet. Beneath the dial, an automatic mechanical movement with manual winding — and through the skeletonized case back, the balance wheel and hairspring are visible in motion. The case is ø37 mm, suited to all wrists. The dial is available in white or black.
The movement itself becomes part of what you wear — its precision on view with every glance at the time.
Specifications
Movement: Automatic with manual winding
Case diameter: ø37 mm (1.46 in)
Case thickness: 11.6 mm (0.46 in)
Weight: 55 g (1.9 oz)
Case: Stainless steel with skeletonized case back
Glass: Spherical sapphire glass
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Power reserve: approx. 42 hours
Accuracy: ±35 sec. per day
Country of origin: Japan
Shipping
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About the artist
Takenobu Igarashi
Takenobu Igarashi built his career as a graphic designer, developing visual identity programs for clients in Japan and internationally — including Suntory, Mitsui Bank, and Tama Art University.
In 1994, after 25 years as a designer, he relocated to Los Angeles to pursue sculpture. Working first in marble, then discovering wood and terra cotta, he returned to Japan in 2004. Since then, he has created numerous sculptures and reliefs for public spaces across the country, while resuming design work from a new perspective.
His work is held in the permanent collections of more than 30 public museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Monographs have been published in Japan, China, Korea, Germany, and Switzerland. His awards include the Foreign Minister's Commendation, the Katsumi Masaru Award, the Mainichi Design Award, the iF Design Award, and the Good Design Award. He is currently Professor Emeritus at Tama Art University.
