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Ikigai Watches
MARU:
Reloaded
Selling Out Soon
Only 1 Lunar Eclipse piece remaining.
$550.00 USD
The Return Of
Our Most
Loved Diver
MARU was Ikigai’s first watch, launched on Kickstarter in 2022 and fully funded in just five minutes.
What began as a one-time release soon became the model collectors kept asking us to bring back.
MARU: RELOADED marks its return — rebuilt with subtle upgrades, refined details, and the same unmistakable spirit.
Low-Light Identity
Signature
Side Lume
The MARU’s glowing side markers create an unmistakable identity in low light — functional, recognisable, and uniquely Ikigai.
Technical Specifications
Engineered For
The Journey
Compact proportions, proven reliability, and refined finishing — designed for daily wear, built for the ocean, and ready for the journey ahead.
MARU: RELOADED / 200M DIVER
Case Size
40mm
Lug To Lug
47mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Water Resistance
200m
Movement
Miyota 9039
Crystal
Sapphire
Bezel Insert
Sapphire
Case Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bracelet
Quick Release
Clasp
Micro Adjust
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® C3 (X1) + BGW9 (Grade A)
Design Inspiration
The Meaning
Behind MARU
Inspired by safe journeys, returning home, and the complete circle — MARU carries meaning beyond its design.
Ikigai MARU
A Watch Built
Around The Journey
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The First Ikigai Watch
MARU was Ikigai’s first watch, launched on Kickstarter in 2022 and fully funded in just five minutes. What began as a one-time release soon became the model collectors kept asking us to bring back.
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The Meaning Of MARU
In Japanese, “Maru” means circle — a symbol of completeness, protection, and return. It is often associated with ship names, carrying the idea of leaving port, travelling the world, and returning safely home.
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Nihon Maru
The design of MARU draws inspiration from the ship Nihon Maru, built by Kuki Yoshitaka in 1591 — the first known vessel associated with the word “Maru” at the end of its name. It reflects the spirit of departure, endurance, and a safe return home.
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From Ship To Watch
That inspiration carries directly into the watch itself. The curves, side profile, and engraved details are rooted in the idea of a vessel built for the journey. MARU was designed not only to explore, but to embody the full circle — leaving, travelling, and returning.
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The Caseback
The engraved ship on the caseback completes the story. It serves as a reminder that MARU was built around meaning, not just function — a symbol of safe passage, return, and the complete journey.
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MARU: RELOADED
MARU: RELOADED marks the return of that original idea — rebuilt with subtle upgrades, refined details, and the same spirit that made the first MARU so memorable to collectors.
Choose the MARU built for your journey.
Three Colours. One Purpose.
Choose
Your MARU
The same MARU spirit — expressed through three distinct colours, each built around the journey.
