Introducing our latest release of the highly popular HIROSHIGE '忠臣蔵' Chūshingura in Green — our latest horological leather based on an actual 180-year-old woodblock print (ukiyo-e, circa 1835-39) by celebrated ukiyo-e grandmaster Utagawa Hiroshige which we own in our permanent art collection. Sister copies of this same exact artwork also hang in the Met and British Museums.

Titled ‘Chūshingura Act XI, Scene I: The Night Attack Advances’ (‘jūichidan-me ichi, youchi oshiyose’ 忠臣蔵 十一段目一　夜打押寄), the artwork is part of a series based on the highly acclaimed kabuki epic Chūshingura (忠臣蔵) - a fictionalized account of the Akō Incident of 1701. The historical event revolves around 47 rōnins - masterless samurai - and their mission to exact honor for their lord. 

The new Chusingura is presented in a green patina colorway, and for the first time accentuated by bright tangerine edging that is carefully painted by hand. The contrast provides a distinct identity to your paired watch that emotes both a retro-vintage feel yet highly identifiable from a distance.

Crafted from higher-grade leather with a subtle gloss finish, the strap features enhanced engraving resolution to capture the intricate story of the 47 Rōnin with even greater clarity. The juxtaposition of semi-gloss leather with matte-engraved elements creates a visually captivating texture — making this perhaps our most beautiful strap to date. Each piece is patinaed by hand and continues to showcase the unique elements HIROSHIGE straps are renowned for.

Deliveries will start from mid-July 2025.