IKIGAI ARCHIVES / EXPERIMENTAL SERIES

Model S — Prototype Edition 38mm + Bracelet (Shipping Mid Nov)

An exploration of form, light and texture. A dressier expression of Ikigai's original philosophy — creating watches designed to accompany you beyond the ordinary.
$450.00 USD
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200m
Water Resistance Design Target
9039
Miyota Automatic
316L
Stainless Steel
MODEL S / IN MOTION VIEW ORIGINAL
BEHIND MODEL S / THE EXPERIMENT

An Experiment in Form, Light & Texture.

When Ikigai began, we made a promise to create watches we could dive with. Model S was an opportunity to explore something different — a square, dressier everyday watch, without abandoning our original philosophy of 200m water resistance.

Beyond its silhouette, we also wanted to experiment with the possibilities of luminous printing and dial finishing.

01

Form

Exploring a square case with dressier proportions, while retaining the versatility of a GADA watch.

02

Light

Pushing the brightness of printed Super-LumiNova through multiple layers of Grade A BGW9. The hands and crown also feature luminous applications.

03

Texture

Experimenting with an enamel-coated, three-dimensional stamped dial to explore depth, texture and finishing.

ONE DESIGN. THREE COLOURWAYS.
MODEL S / THE DETAILS

Refined in the Details.

A dressier approach to everyday wear

MODEL S / BRACELET IN MOTION VIEW ORIGINAL

Made for Everyday Wear.

The stainless steel bracelet features standard female end links and a gradual taper from 20mm to 16mm, completed with a butterfly clasp for a clean, streamlined appearance.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Case Width
38mm
Lug to Lug
45mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Case Material
316L Stainless Steel
Movement
Miyota 9039 Automatic
Water Resistance
200m Design Specification*
Dial
Enamel-Coated 3D Stamped Texture
Luminous Material
BGW9 Grade A Super-LumiNova
Lume Application
Multi-Layer Dial Printing, Hands & Crown
Bracelet
20mm to 16mm Taper
End Links
Female End Links
Clasp
Butterfly Clasp
*200m represents the prototype design specification. Actual water resistance should be verified before underwater use.
A Note on This Prototype Release

Model S is offered as a development prototype rather than a regular production model. As such, it does not include Ikigai's standard manufacturer's warranty.

These pieces represent an experimental chapter of our design journey. We encourage you to explore the actual photographs, videos and specifications before making your decision.