The UNDONE Ronin was inspired by the ancient Japanese legend “Revenge of the 47 Rōnin” and the renegade romantics of modern Bōsōzoku biker culture. The result is a symbolic blend of both the vintage style aesthetic with modern components. Measuring 40mm in diameter and 48mm lug-to-lug, this watch will look great on all wrists, big to small. The black coating, dial, strap and even hands make for a striking contrast with the red details. This watch features a spin on the California Dial where the top-half roman numeral layout is replaced with four Japanese hiragana, ろ (ro), う (u), に (ni), and ん (n). When these four characters are read together, you get the word ‘Rounin’, a title given to a samurai without a lord or master to serve.The caseback shows a Daruma doll dressed in Samurai armour – a traditional Japanese talisman of good luck for achieving one’s goals. The two eyes of the Daruma are left intentionally blank for the goal-setter to fill in the first eye once they have decided on a goal; then the second one once they have achieved that goal. Behind the Daruma you can glimpse the reliable Seiko SII NH35 movement and balance wheel ticking away.
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