{"product_id":"shiro-kara-vintage-skv-diver-369-tokyo-mule-4","title":"Shiro Kara Vintage (SKV) Diver: 369 Tokyo Mule #4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karan B. 🇺🇸\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4th\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommissioned Piece: Tokyo Mule V1 – Season 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the second-to-last \u003cstrong\u003eShiro Kara Vintage (SKV) Tokyo Mule\u003c\/strong\u003e of Season 1, as the fifth and final unit will remain in my personal collection. With that, only five examples featuring this specific logo and text layout will ever be produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(The Tokyo Mule will return in Season 2, retaining the same applied 3-6-9 dial layout while featuring an updated logo and text configuration.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith that being said... do some things get better with age?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing inspiration from the Rlx 5513 of the 1960s while incorporating design cues from the 1970s, this timepiece brings together elements from two iconic decades in a way that feels both familiar and original. A domed crystal completes the look, producing the subtle distortion and warmth that have become hallmarks of vintage watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is where the design takes its own direction. Applied 3-6-9 hour markers, typically found on Explorer-style watches, are combined with the layout of a classic Sub-style diver. It's an uncommon pairing that remains balanced, giving the watch a character of its own while staying true to the spirit of traditional tool watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery case, bracelet, and dial is individually aged by hand using techniques developed through years of experimentation. While this particular piece features a clean case and bracelet, other Tokyo Mule variants are finished with hand-aged cases and bracelets. The faded surfaces, softened edges, and worn details are intentionally created to give each watch the appearance of one that has naturally evolved over decades. Since every piece is finished by hand, no two watches are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a timepiece that captures the charm of a well-preserved vintage watch without attempting to copy one directly—a unique interpretation shaped by time, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– Shiro 🍮\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch was created as a commissioned piece, and the photos shown are of the exact watch its new owner will receive. For commission inquiries, feel free to send me a DM on Instagram or contact me through the website via email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*WORLD WIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 904L Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 39.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20mm hollow endlink oyster bracelet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm with domed glass \/ 11.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBezel Insert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum - All Vintage watch is with aluminum Bezel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domed Acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss: handcrafted Vintage Aging effect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e NH35 Automatic (Hacking, Winding)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate Function:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41hrs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw-down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum of 100m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shiro Kara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46916409819335,"sku":null,"price":608.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4675\/9111\/files\/DSCF2053_1.jpg?v=1785304922","url":"https:\/\/shirokarawatches.com\/products\/shiro-kara-vintage-skv-diver-369-tokyo-mule-4","provider":"SHIRO KARA WATCHES Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}