PREMICO, a brand dedicated to realizing the dreams and emotions of fans, is here to make dreams come true for toy collectors once again! This time, PREMICO and "Touken Ranbu ONLINE," a game renowned for its rich sword culture and beautiful Japanese-style character designs, have joined forces for an elegant, era-spanning collaboration, brought to life in the form of culturally profound "Kanazawa Kaga Maki-e Pocket Watches"!
In "Touken Ranbu ONLINE," players assemble the strongest team of "Touken Danshi" (Sword Warriors) and travel to the past to protect history and thwart the attacks of enemies seeking to rewrite it. They forge and nurture famous swords to engage in fierce battles against the "Historical Revisionists." The deep historical foundation of "Touken Ranbu ONLINE's" sword culture not only gives players the moving experience of reviving the glory of a bygone era, but its rich, classical Japanese sword-centric universe also perfectly collides with the proud beauty of Japanese Kanazawa Kaga Maki-e pocket watches, igniting a powerful spark that fuses the future and the past, online gaming and traditional Japanese sword culture!
The traditional Kaga Maki-e from Ishikawa Prefecture combines the aesthetics of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Inspired by the rich personalities of four Touken Danshi—Maeda Toushirou, Shokudaikiri Mitsutada, Kashuu Kiyomitsu, and Heshikiri Hasebe—artisans have created the "Kanazawa Kaga Maki-e Pocket Watches," each possessing a unique antique charm and the true spirit of a swordsman. A pocket watch offers a completely different style from a wristwatch. Imagine taking the watch out of a drawstring pouch imprinted with a Touken Danshi's crest, wrapping the chain around your wrist, and feeling the solid weight of the watch in your palm. This is an absolute must-have classic collectible for any fan of "Touken Ranbu ONLINE"! As fans eagerly await their chance to own one, let's unbox these four Kanazawa Kaga Maki-e pocket watches—heirlooms that transcend time and inherit the splendid and luxurious beauty of the Kaga Domain's million-koku wealth!
From the outer packaging, the "Touken Ranbu ONLINE" x Kanazawa Kaga Maki-e Pocket Watches exude the quality of a unique collector's display case. The symbolic totems of the four Touken Danshi are foil-stamped onto the box, which features a side-opening design with metal hardware. From the moment you open the case, you can feel the unique cultural texture emanating from the Kanazawa Kaga Maki-e pocket watch.
From the outer box to the watch itself, every part is exquisitely crafted, making the "Touken Ranbu ONLINE" x Kanazawa Kaga Maki-e Pocket Watch not just a fusion of online gaming and classical craftsmanship, but an essential collectible for players and enthusiasts alike.
The interior is lined with a soft velvet material, where the Kanazawa Kaga Maki-e pocket watch rests quietly in its specially designed collector's space, showcasing the noble culture unique to swordsmen. The specially designed grooves within the collector's box also evoke the powerful warrior culture.
Additionally, each pocket watch comes with a drawstring pouch personalized to the character's design, making it even more suitable for carrying on the go. The atmosphere of pulling the watch from its pouch to check the time is precisely the unique feeling that players who appreciate rich historical and cultural depth are looking for!
The intricate "Kaga Maki-e" technique involves sprinkling gold or silver powder onto a lacquered surface. Artisans, combining a Japanese aesthetic sense, repeatedly adjust the amount and coarseness of the powder and perform meticulous polishing. Upon close inspection, one can discover that even details difficult to see with the naked eye are incredibly fine and brilliantly colored, creating a three-dimensional pattern. The delicate Kaga Maki-e technique is showcased on the watch dial, interpreting the beautiful and noble warrior culture that radiates a dazzling light.
You'll notice that on the Maeda Toushirou model, the hour hand is specially designed to resemble a sword. The dial features plum blossoms rendered in Maki-e, using elegant Maki-e gold leaf powder that gives the watch a graceful glow, much like Maeda Toushirou himself, quietly exuding the unique charm of a tanto (short sword).
The back of the pocket watch is also laser-engraved with Maeda Toushirou's sword crest, which includes the wisteria flower representing Toushirou and the character for "Mae" from Maeda in the lower left. This ensures that the joy of handling the watch extends beyond the dial to the detailed appreciation of its back.
Originally owned by Oda Nobunaga, Shokudaikiri Mitsutada naturally appears in black and gold, like a magnificent flash in the pitch-darkness.
The dial features a mottled pattern of gold leaf, while a curve resembling a black sword blade asymmetrically divides the face. Adorned with the swaying shadows of flowers—specifically the Agrimonia pilosa depicted on his battle attire—the Maki-e silver powder glimmers subtly on the dark dial. The hour markers are boldly accented in red, and the curve of the sword-like second hand is simply captivating!
Featuring a lovely diamond pattern, "Kashuu Kiyomitsu" showcases the glamorous side of the sword. The dial is painted with a deep red lacquer, with the diamond pattern overlaid with golden flowers. The bewitching red paired with an abyssal black creates a completely different aura the moment you open the box!
With the artisan's delicate brushwork, the diamond pattern is rendered in deep red lacquer, and lines are hand-drawn over the overlapping ivy pattern using gold paste. A closer look reveals a finely managed brilliance of light and shade in the coloring. The second hand also features a sword-like curve, allowing you to feel the rhythm of flashing blades with every passing second!
Heshikiri Hasebe possesses a stunning appearance, and the typically hard-to-wear color purple feels perfectly natural on the "Heshikiri Hasebe" pocket watch!
The dial is painted with a richly atmospheric purple lacquer, dotted with sparkling gold leaf powder, and decorated with "wisteria" and "quince" flowers, creating a "purple and gold" dynastic feel. As for the sword-like second hand, simply watching it move rhythmically around the dial second by second is incredibly therapeutic!
By applying the traditional Japanese art of Kaga Maki-e to "Touken Ranbu ONLINE's" Maeda Toushirou, Shokudaikiri Mitsutada, Kashuu Kiyomitsu, and Heshikiri Hasebe, you can discover the rich character personalities within each pocket watch and feel the unique beauty radiating from their dials. From the packaging to the finest details, everything contributes to an aesthetic that can only be described as a classic masterpiece!
And what's even better now is that PREMICO is holding a "Spring Festival Event" for the entire month of February—the entire month! Shipping is free! This brings us even closer to the "Touken Ranbu ONLINE Kanazawa Kaga Maki-e Pocket Watches"! How can toy collectors miss this fantastic opportunity? Let's attach the pocket watch chain, gaze at the time, and together enjoy the profound nostalgic emotions brought by Touken Ranbu!
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