Originally launched by the legendary Tokyo-based retailer Shellman & Co., this 2002 edition of the World Time Minute Repeater is far more than a quartz complication; it is a piece of horological history. In the year of its release, this specific model was selected for permanent exhibition at the International Watchmaking Museum (Musée International de l'Horlogerie) in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland - a testament to its design and technical ambition. • The Masterpiece: Hand-Wired Cloisonné Enamel The centerpiece of this timepiece is the Cloisonné enamel dial, featuring a hand-finished world map with Japan at the center. • Artisanal Craftsmanship: Each dial is individually handcrafted using fine wires to create the map's contours, then fired at high temperatures. Due to the extreme difficulty of the process, it is reported that nearly 90% of dials are damaged during production, making every surviving piece unique. • Depth and Color: The enamel offers a depth of color and play of light typically reserved for high-horology pieces from brands like Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin. Details: • Minute Repeater: Activated by the slide on the left side of the case, the watch chimes the hours and minutes with a clear, pleasant tone—a rare feat for a quartz-powered movement. • World Time System: The rotating outer bezel features the names of major global cities, allowing the wearer to track time across zones in conjunction with the 24-hour inner ring. • Citizen Calibre 6880: Powered by a high-precision Citizen-based quartz movement (Cal. 6880-T000673-TA), offering the perfect blend of traditional complications and reliable, everyday functionality. • Comes with Box and Papers, making this item a desirable piece for a collection Condition Report • Front & Dial: Great. The Cloisonné enamel dial is perfectly preserved, and the sapphire crystal remains clear with only minimal signs of age. • Bezel: Mostly clear of any defects with only couple scratches • Caseback: Shows significant drawbacks with visible surface scratches and wear across the stainless steel screw-down cover. This is the primary area of wear on the watch. • Strap & Hardware: Comes on its genuine Shellman leather strap with some wear and the original signed Shellman stainless steel buckle. Specifications • Reference: 6880-T000673-TA • Case Diameter: 37mm • Dial: Blue Cloisonné Enamel (Handmade) • Serial Number: 450 / 999 • Functions: Minute Repeater, World Time, 24-Hour Display • Crystal: Sapphire