{"product_id":"shiro-kara-vintage-skv-gear-5-sugar-apple-in-sapphire-2","title":"Shiro Kara Vintage (SKV) Gear 5: Sugar Apple in Sapphire #2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spencer H. 🇺🇸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnit No.:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1st with a flat sapphire crystal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCommissioned Piece — GEAR 5: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugar Apple in Sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing an aged silver-white dial from the Gear 5 series, this commissioned timepiece is fitted with black-outlined, hand-aged Mercedes hands and the highly requested \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrey Ghost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bezel, first introduced on the Grey Sky model. The cool, faded tones of the bezel pair naturally with the warm patina of the dial, creating a subtle contrast that gives the watch its distinct personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular piece features the second version of the Gear 5 dial, distinguished by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"NEEDLE LOGPOSE\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e text printed on its surface—a subtle reference that fans will instantly recognize and appreciate. The first iteration of the dial instead featured the text \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"VEGAPUNK,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e making this updated version a unique evolution within the Gear 5 series itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case, bezel, bracelet, and clasp were all subtly hand-aged to maintain a clean overall appearance while introducing just enough wear to evoke the charm of a well-preserved vintage tool watch. Small imperfections, tonal shifts, and naturally uneven textures throughout the piece reinforce its lived-in character without overwhelming the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflat sapphire crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and classic diver proportions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGEAR 5: Sugar Apple in Sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e carries the quiet presence of an old-world instrument—understated, balanced, and full of warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile similar models can be recreated, no two Shiro Kara Vintage watches will ever be exactly alike. Due to the nature of the hand-aged patina process, every dial, bezel, and handset develops its own unique wear patterns and character, making each piece truly one of one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Shiro Kara 🍎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\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 endlinks \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 aged Gear 5 Needle logpose Dial. 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