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Naoya Hida & Co.
Ref. Type 2C-1 “Lettercutter”
A “like-new” and rare limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds, certificate and presentation box, numbered 12 of a limited edition of 25 pieces, retailed by The Armoury
Estimate
HK$150,000–300,000
€17,200–34,500
$19,200–38,500
Manufacturer
Naoya Hida & Co.
Year
Circa 2022
Reference No
Type 2C-1 “Lettercutter”
Case No
012
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. 3020CS, 22 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Naoya Hida & Co. pin buckle
Dimensions
37mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by undated Naoya Hida & Co. certificate stamped Armoury Group Limted, instruction manual, folder, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
The Naoya Hida & Co. NH Type 2C-1 “Lettercutter” is a refined and limited-edition wristwatch that showcases the brand’s dedication to traditional Japanese craftsmanship and understated elegance. Created in collaboration with The Armoury, a menswear brand based in Hong Kong, the watch features a durable stainless steel case which gives a warm sheen.
The dial is crafted from German silver and displays hand-engraved Arabic numerals using The Armoury’s custom “Lettercutter” font, which draws inspiration from stone carving and adds a bold, sculptural character to the dial. These numerals are filled with navy blue Cashew lacquer, which subtly shifts in tone depending on the light, enhancing the visual depth of the dial.
The movement inside is the NH cal. 3020CS, a hand-wound calibre based on a modified Valjoux 7750, offering center seconds and a 45-hour power reserve. It includes a redesigned click mechanism for smoother winding. The hands are hand-polished, with a heat-blued steel seconds hand featuring a bent tip for precise alignment.
With only 25 pieces produced between 2022 and 2023 retailed by The Armoury, this NH Type 2C-1 “Lettercutter” stands as a rare and thoughtful expression of horological artistry, combining Japanese precision with a distinctive typographic identity. The present No. 12 example is fresh-to-the-market and offered in “like-new” condition its full set of accessories.
The dial is crafted from German silver and displays hand-engraved Arabic numerals using The Armoury’s custom “Lettercutter” font, which draws inspiration from stone carving and adds a bold, sculptural character to the dial. These numerals are filled with navy blue Cashew lacquer, which subtly shifts in tone depending on the light, enhancing the visual depth of the dial.
The movement inside is the NH cal. 3020CS, a hand-wound calibre based on a modified Valjoux 7750, offering center seconds and a 45-hour power reserve. It includes a redesigned click mechanism for smoother winding. The hands are hand-polished, with a heat-blued steel seconds hand featuring a bent tip for precise alignment.
With only 25 pieces produced between 2022 and 2023 retailed by The Armoury, this NH Type 2C-1 “Lettercutter” stands as a rare and thoughtful expression of horological artistry, combining Japanese precision with a distinctive typographic identity. The present No. 12 example is fresh-to-the-market and offered in “like-new” condition its full set of accessories.