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Minase / Yusai / Urushi

Minase Yusai / Urushi

Collection profile · 2025

Minase’s Yusai / Urushi area sits within the JAPAN ART COLLECTION and focuses on artisanal Japanese dial expression, spanning established Urushi executions and the newer Yusai series of hand-painted dials created with contemporary artist Towa Takaya.

Why it matters

This collection area shows how Minase extends Japanese craft beyond case finishing into collectible dial art: Urushi models preserve lacquer tradition, while Yusai reframes the JAPAN ART COLLECTION through contemporary hand-painted dials and named artistic compositions.

Key references

YUSAI Series “DIVIDO ∞: Falling Stars and Mirage” Bracelet model [VM14-M01TTP-SSB]

DIVIDO ∞: Falling Stars and Mirage — Yusai series bracelet model in the DIVIDO case; KT7002 automatic, 5 atm, 40.6 × 40.6 × 11 mm, priced at USD 10,200 on official page.

YUSAI Series “SEVEN WINDOWS ~Otherwise than being” Bracelet model [VM15-M01TTB-SSB]

SEVEN WINDOWS ~Otherwise than being — Yusai series bracelet model in the SEVEN WINDOWS case; KT7002 automatic, 5 atm, 37.4 × 46.5 × 13 mm, priced at USD 10,200 on official page.

YUSAI Series “FIVE WINDOWS MID ~Pluralist Garden” Bracelet model [VM07-M01TTG-SSB]

FIVE WINDOWS Mid ~Pluralist Garden — Yusai series bracelet model in the FIVE WINDOWS Mid case; KT8001 automatic, 5 atm, 32 × 40.3 × 11.6 mm, priced at USD 9,200 on official page.

Collection timeline

  • 2025 — Minase announced the Yusai Dials series in September 2025 as a new addition to its JAPAN ART COLLECTION.
  • 2025 — The brand launched the Yusai concept around a collaboration with contemporary artist Towa Takaya, with each dial hand-painted using her own color materials and studio techniques.
  • 2025 — The initial Yusai lineup debuted across three Minase platforms: DIVIDO, SEVEN WINDOWS, and FIVE WINDOWS Mid.

FAQ

What is the difference between Minase Yusai and Urushi pieces?

Both sit in Minase’s JAPAN ART COLLECTION, but Urushi models focus on traditional lacquer craft, while Yusai models are hand-painted contemporary-art dials created in collaboration with Towa Takaya.

When was the Yusai series introduced?

Minase announced the Yusai Dials series in 2025 as a new addition to the JAPAN ART COLLECTION and tied it to the brand’s 20th anniversary messaging.

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