{"product_id":"shizuku-ishi-chocolate-nc56-500","title":"Shizuku-Ishi “Chocolate” NC56-500","description":"\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shizuku-Ishi “Chocolate” NC56-500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Number Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Located in the Iwate Prefecture, Shizukuishi has been home to Grand Seiko since the early 2000s. The studio is best known for producing all mechanical Grand Seikos, but it might surprise you to learn that Studio Shizukuishi also quietly operated a Build-To-Order system for 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Production.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a reasonable price, you could create your own high-end Seiko from parts crafted by the Studio Shizukuishi artisans. The service was discontinued in 2023, but previously created bespoke examples occasionally surface for sale in Japan - and the watch on offer today is one such example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Movements.\u003c\/strong\u003e There were four calibres on which your watch could be built, and to avoid confusion with standard Seikos, the movements had their reference numbers tweaked: NC77 Chronograph (equivalent to 6S77), ND75 Calendar (equivalent to 8L75), NC56 Multifunction (equivalent to 4S77), and NB98 Ultra Slim (equivalent to 6898).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rarity.\u003c\/strong\u003e You’ll often see these watches being described as \"Pièce Uniques\" online, but I wouldn’t go that far. While they are bespoke, their designs definitely didn’t have to be unique. You could choose from a handful of dials, hands and straps, but the case itself was determined by the calibre. If we don’t consider the straps to be components, there were roughly 60 possible combinations across the four movements. While you’re unlikely to bump into your Shizukuishi doppelganger in person, it’s probably out there somewhere - mathematically speaking. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whoever put this one together was on a clear mission: create something Seiko would never create itself. The results are a wondrous mess, and I’m forced to respect it. Three charcoal subdials sit recessed against the chocolate, faux-wood dial - surrounded by applied Breguet numerals, and overseen by sword hands. Just one of those components would be a rare sight on a standard Seiko, but all four together pushes this watch into uncharted waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e In very good condition overall. Just serviced. Some light cosmetic marks are visible on the case, but nothing significant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eScope\u003c\/strong\u003e: Box and papers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: NC56 \/ 4S77 by Credor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Width: 38.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug to Lug: 48.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Thickness: 12.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug Width: 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59411377226062,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/8977\/9534\/files\/Shizuku-Ishi_Custom_Chocolate_NC56-500_Watch.jpg?v=1775929150","url":"https:\/\/provenancewatches.com\/products\/shizuku-ishi-chocolate-nc56-500","provider":"Provenance Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}