Customers working in the suburbs of Tokyo
This is my first time choosing a watch case.
I'll put it in the safe.
Thank you for your visit, Mr. N., who made an appointment by phone.
The customer works in the suburbs of Tokyo, so this is a quick visit.
The watch cases currently under consideration are
Size for 10 trees, species undecided.
The point is.
The size of the 10-piece size case.
the reason why is
"I don't know if it will fit in your safe at home."
seems to be the point.
This time, we are checking the actual size and selecting tree species.
The size case for 10 bottles is
The following sizes are available
Approx. 292mm (width) x 188mm (depth) x 104mm (height)
(The case species in the image is monkeypod.)
Please check your size as soon as possible.
In light of the safe size
It seems to be totally safe to take in and out.
Good, good.
Now, this "safe" system.
We receive inquiries from time to time.
Is it safe to store the entire watch case inside the safe?"
Can I put the camera in a moisture-proof cabinet?"
In this case, we would like you to refer to
The humidity of the area where it will be stored.
If it is a general safe, it is OK.
Camera moisture-proofing" may not be accepted.
The camera's moisture-proof cabinet is
Most of them seem to be aiming for about 35 percent humidity, so
X for wooden products.
Humidity is drained from the watch case itself.
This is the "warping" or "distortion" that occurs when a "warp" or "strain" occurs.
That it is a slight sled,
By storing it for a while in stable humidity
It almost always comes back, but
In case of severe sledding, re-shave or
It needs to be reassembled,
It involves risky work.
Please be careful.
The best recommended humidity is generally 50-60 percent!
Please consider this.
catalog
Now, Mr. N who came to the store,
In the Soulbird web site
They were examining the watch case with reference to the following page.
「Production example 1」
「Production example 2」
Some of these pages are
Some of the clock cases made of rare and fine woods are uploaded.
Previously.
Do you have a catalog?"
We have received quite a few inquiries about this.
Is it the change of the times?
It seems that "no catalog" is the norm these days.
I think this is largely due to the power of APPLE.
When buying an IPAD
Catalog, please."
Customers who are
I'm sure you are no longer here....
Seoul Bird uses the catalog as an alternative to the
We will try to upload as many images as possible on the "Examples of Production" page.
We hope that you will continue to view our catalog as a "replacement for the catalog.
However, the amount listed is the amount at the time of sale.
Please contact us for current amounts.
Mr. N. asked, "What do you recommend?"
Yes, this is a rather difficult question.
The "recommendation" will vary depending on where you place your point of view.
Not at the level of something you can easily buy on various mail-order sites.
As long as it feels like a steady grade, I'm OK with it."
In this case, a maple or oak watch case will suffice.
In a watch size case for 10 watches.
The highest grade of lamb leather from France can be applied.
It is already one of the "luxury watch cases".
The image below shows a "Maple Wood Clock Case finished with Mediterranean Grazing Lamb".
Also from the photo
Stable grade feel."
I'm sure you can feel the
When you see a real case, you will see
Most of our customers are
'Good enough, it's a luxury item. I've never seen a watch case like this anywhere else!" and
You say.
The leather is also soft and comfortable to the touch.
You can feel it.
Satisfaction! Satisfaction!
However, this pattern is not
We have to think about things like the value of the wood."
This is the premise.
Ten or twenty years from now,
And also to the next generation: .....
For customers who think that
I would recommend moving up a few more ranks.
For example,
I sometimes recommend walnut wood from North America.
It will be delivered with an oil finish.
You can expect "aging" and an "antique" look.
Customers can enjoy the feeling of "growing" their own watch case.
Well, up to this line or so.
I think of it as a "casual watch case."
If you start considering anything above this line.
gradually
The struggle with the allure of wood begins.
I'm curious about the showcase."
Mr. N, who came to the store, seems to be interested in the watch case in the showcase.
A few kurokaki watch cases are in storage before being delivered to Chodo.
That's cool!"
That's cool!"
I'm sorry.
certainly
A few kurokaki would be in the showcase.
as if
Museum of Fine Arts.
The atmosphere is also like that of a
(I know that's too much of a compliment, but...)
Mr. N., something seems to be bothering you about Kurokaki.
Is it hard to care for?"
Basically, no maintenance is required.
What we ask you to do is
The only thing to do is to wipe the exterior of the case with chamois leather.
Interior leather.
Do not apply cream.
How much is a 10-piece size kurokaki?"
Depending on the grain of the wood, the price ranges from ●●10,000 to ●●10,000 yen.
High!"
Yes, it is enough to buy one domestic luxury watch.
The range of prices for this kurokaki.
Kurokaki, with its mild grain, is inexpensive.
Kurokaki with intense grain is expensive,
Please consider this.
However, this is only about the price of wood, so
Expensive = customer friendly."
This is not to say that
Don't be sorry.
Well, thank you very much for coming to our store, Mr. N.
I think I was attracted to the "Japanese" atmosphere of these kurokaki.
Kurokaki has fascinated people for thousands of years,
though the times may change
The appeal that is conveyed is
It may be the same.
I kind of pick the top panel."
We have not yet decided on "Kurokaki" at this stage.
Mr. N. starts to compare top boards.
This board is high-grade."
This wood is very precious.
This board is a little curved, so it's cheaper."
This board will be delivered with the bug holes filled in, so it will be a little cheaper."
This board is a little cracked, so it can't be used for a ten-board baking sheet."
The term "kurokaki" varies widely.
tuna is fine even if it's a tuna
In the case of "yellowfin tuna" and "Pacific bluefin tuna
It's totally different.
Among the "Tuna
In "Toro" and "Akami".
It's like a different kind of fish.
It is also dried by artisans who are familiar with kurokaki,
There is a big difference between those that do not.
The reasons for this are lengthy and I will spare you.
Quite different.
therefore
As a matter of course, the prices are quite different.
Now, Mr. N. compared various materials,
finally
The decision seems to be made for Kurokaki.
Thank you very much.
The top panel is,
It is a peacock grain with distinct shading!
We will produce a size case for 10 bottles.
Black and white is so clear.
It will make a good watch case.
The leather is also decided to be French sheep.
This is a rare leather that has been available for order since 2020.
French lamb beige surface leather!
French lamb leather
A touch that makes you want to rub your cheeks.
The leather is like moist human skin.
I'll get right to work on it.
The delivery time would be about 4 months.
Slowly, slowly,
Please wait for a long time.
Thank you for your order, Mr. N!
Remodeling here, gear motors
By the way, recently I have been working on a watch case that I delivered about 20 years ago.
We are receiving an increasing number of requests for interior remodeling.
For cases with leather-finished interiors
The interior is almost never "worn out,
The number of storage units can be changed,
The size of the watch can be reduced,
It can be large,
Most of the remodeling is due to various changes.
And as for the winding machine
By replacing gears, etc.
It can be used for a long time.
As 10 or 20 years pass,
The size of stored items and stored goods change,
I think there are a lot of things that happen.
It is about the time when a newborn child reaches adulthood,
So it is only natural.
The watch case returned from the renovation is
We will maintain it beautifully and re-deliver it.
Soulbird has delivered
Watch cases and winding machines.
We are always open to remodeling and maintenance.
Also, other than "purchased directly" from Seoul Bird
Even those "purchased at auction."
If made by Seoul Bird.
Accepted without problems.
Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for everything.