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Campanola “Burning Incense” AH4081-09W

Campanola “Burning Incense” AH4081-09W

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Model: Campanola “Burning Incense” AH4081-09W

Year: 2020

Limited Edition: 250 Pieces 

Features:

The History. Campanola is Citizen’s answer to Grand Seiko. A portmanteau of Campania and Nola, it derives its name from Nola, a town located in the Campania region of Italy. This town housed the first ever church that used bells to signal time to the local people. Not only does the name reflect this story, but the Campanola logo features two bells side-by-side.

The Collection. Campanolas are renowned for their use of layering, often opting for a distinctly three-dimensional look, as demonstrated above. Taking a typically chaotic complication, like a Triple Date Perpetual Calendar, and leaning into that chaos is the Campanola’s signature move. 

The Complications. As the overall aesthetic suggests, this watch has a lot going on. A moon phase, leap-year perpetual triple calendar, 12-hour split-time chronograph, 24-hour dial, and a minute repeater all under one roof. Most of those functions won’t need any explanation, but a minute repeater deserves to be talked about.

The Chime. When you press and hold the minute repeater button, a series of chimes indicates the time. Musical Morse code for timekeeping, if you will. Interestingly, the chime can be set independently of the time displayed on the watch, allowing it to function as a GMT chime. 

The Design. Released in 2020 and limited to 250 pieces, the AH4081-09W features a technically sophisticated movement paired with the ancient Japanese art of urushi lacquering. The sepia tones are created by blending tinted urushi with flecks of gold - a raised, golden minute and tachymeter track frame the dial and completes the distinct look.

The Craftsmanship. Much like Grand Seiko, the Campanola collection is hand-assembled, from the movements to the watch itself. Even the quartz movements, like this one, are hand-assembled! The case is immaculately hyper-polished, and the domed sapphire features Citizen’s proprietary multi-layered AR coating system, known as Clarity Coating. 

Specifications:

Condition: In great condition overall. Some tiny marks can be seen on the case on close inspection. On the original strap and buckle. 

Scope: Box and papers

Movement: Citizen 6772 Minute Repeater Quartz 

Dimensions:

  • Case Width: 42.0mm
  • Lug to Lug: 49.6mm
  • Case Thickness: 15.2mm
  • Lug Width: 21mm
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