Three popular limited express train models have been transformed into semi-digital and semi-analog clocks!
Ueno station One of Tokyo’s most famous train stations, close to Ueno Park, home to cherry blossom viewing and Tokyo’s largest zoo, and Ameyokocho (where we found it), a lively outdoor shopping and restaurant area It is known for that. There are some really rare foods). Furthermore, as it is a transfer station connecting Tokyo and the Tohoku region, it is also considered the “gateway to the north.”
But did you know that Ueno Station is also one of the oldest stations in Tokyo? It opened on July 28, 1883 (Meiji 16), right around the time when the country started building railways. So this year is the 140th anniversary!
Japanese watch company to celebrate citizen is being released Three special watch designs inspired by trains Part of the Ana-Digi Temp series, which combines both analog and digital displays. The base of each watch is Popular trains that once stopped at Ueno Station or still do so.
For example, one Tokyu Limited Express Hitachi 485 series In 1969, it began operating from Ueno to Taira Station (currently Iwaki Station) in Fukushima Prefecture (bonnet type). It was originally operated by Japan National Railways (which operated the railway network from 1949 to 1987) before the establishment of Japan Railways.
The watch band and case are silver. The face is red and cream colored Match the color of the train.Below the dial is the JNR logo, and on the stainless steel back Tokyu Express Hitachi logo.
The second design feature is Hokutosei 24 series 25th class sleeper expressoperated from Ueno to Sapporo from 1988 until its retirement in 2015. Distinctive dark blue color The dial is accented with gold lines. Below the face is the logo that was used on this train to designate the lounge car.
The band is black representing nightSince it is a sleeper train, the back is made of stainless steel and has etchings. north star logo.
The final clock design is Cassiopeia E26 series sleeper expressCurrently, it connects Ueno and Sapporo. It is known for its innovative design, luxurious interior, and all two-story vehicles.
The clock is silver and black, with a seconds dial cassiopeia logo, Starburst. The five-color line logo of the train is accented on the lower right side of the face.
The Hitachi and Cassiopeia watches retail for 38,000 yen (US$266.76) and the Hokutosei sells for 40,000 yen, but all three watches have been discounted. Available by special order for a limited time from now until January 28th.. You can order online. Trainee Art JE Mall Online Shopexpected to receive it at the end of July.
If you would like to see a sample before purchasing, you can purchase it at the Museum Shop of the Railway Museum in Saitama Prefecture, Traini Art’s Gransta Tokyo Station store, and a shop called Nomono at Ueno Station. It will be on display throughout the order period, so you’ll have plenty of time to see it if you’re just a railway fan.
Source, image: PR Times
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