The UNDONE Shunga: Meiji

SKU : undone-shunga-meiji-modern
$339.00
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TOY OF THE HIGH SOCIETY

The UNDONE Nippon Erotica: Shunga Collection is a reinterpretation of the erotic watch aesthetic that was indicative of the high-society in the 17th century. After so many years, it is still sought after in this present day and age.

The Shunga: Meiji features a modern Shunga painting on the dial without showcasing anything explicit. Turn the piece around and you will be met with the “practical” part of the watch, the full scene of a pair engaging in coitus with a glimpse of the movement behind the patterned glass caseback.

The dial is finished with "當世風俗通"(the Ukiyo custom of pleasure-seeking) just below 12 o’clock and "" (Shunga) meaning the picture of spring, a euphemism of sex, on the chronograph counter located at 9:00.

Exuding a more modern and industrial vibe, Shunga: Meiji comes with a navy blue strap that matches the dial of the watch. UNDONE Shunga: Meiji is limited to only 300 pieces, with each uniquely serialized.

Featuring two dial designs that span across hundreds of years, also explore the Shunga: Edo, a traditional version of the Shunga art.


MOVEMENT
Japanese TMI VK64 Mechanical-Quartz Hybrid Flyback Chronograph
WARRANTY
12 Month Warranty from purchase date
DIMENSIONS
Case Width - 40mm excl. crown Case Thickness - 12.7mm incl. crystal
WATER RESISTANCE
3 ATM / 30 Meters
MATERIALS
Case - 316L Stainless Steel Lens - Hardened Domed K1 Crystal

The UNDONE Shunga: MeijiThe UNDONE Shunga: Meiji

THE BIG REVEAL

Turn the watch around and you’ll see on the caseback, in its full display, the complete picture of the couple engaged in coitus. This was a staple hook-up tool in high-class society, where men would showcase the watch to a woman they had their eye on to reveal his intentions and fantasies for the night.

THE CUSTOM OF PLEASURE-SEEKING

On the dial are five Kanji – "當世風俗通". It’s a term used in the Edo period (1600-1867) to describe the urban lifestyle and culture, and especially in the aspect of seeking pleasure.