INCIPIO 3 Begin Swiss ETA2801-2 Manual Wrist Watch 1995
$850 Pre-Owned
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Item details
- Style
- Classic
- Type
- Wristwatch
- Department
- Men
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Vintage
- Yes
From the seller
Brand: INCIPIO
Model: INCIPIO 3 (BEGIN Series)
Year Manufactured: 1995
Movement Type: Mechanical (Manual Winding)
Movement: Swiss ETA 2801-2
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Bracelet: Genuine Alligator Strap (Made in France by Cobra)
Crystal: Plastic (Domed)
Case Size: 34mm
Lug Width: 18mm
Wrist Size: Approx. 18cm
About INCIPIO
INCIPIO is a Japanese watch brand established in the 1990s and is regarded as a pioneer of the “neo-vintage” watch concept in Japan.
The brand focused on reinterpreting iconic vintage timepieces from legendary manufacturers such as Rolex, Tudor, and Patek Philippe with a modern perspective. Planned and produced by the Japanese watch magazine Begin, INCIPIO watches were not mere reproductions of vintage designs.
By incorporating Swiss-made movements, the brand emphasized both practicality and performance. At the time of release, these watches offered a level of quality comparable to timepieces priced over $1,000.
All models were produced in extremely limited quantities and often sold via lottery. Even the most widely produced models were limited to only a few hundred pieces, making surviving examples—especially those in excellent condition—exceptionally rare today.
As one of Japan’s earliest neo-vintage watch brands, INCIPIO is no longer in production. Due to the difficulty of reproducing watches with similar specifications today, along with the growing global demand for vintage and neo-vintage timepieces, the INCIPIO 3 has become increasingly difficult to obtain in recent years.
About the INCIPIO 3
The INCIPIO 3 was planned and produced by the Japanese watch magazine Begin and released in September 1995. It was sold via lottery through the magazine, with only 200 pieces produced.
This model is powered by a manual-winding ETA 2801-2 movement. The stainless steel case is beautifully polished and features a compact 34mm diameter. It comes fitted with a high-quality alligator strap made in France by Cobra.
Condition
The watch is in excellent, near-mint condition. There are no visible scratches on the crystal, and the case shows minimal signs of wear (please refer to the photos for details).
While the original box is not included, the watch comes with its original strap, which shows very little signs of use. The movement is running properly with no issues.
Overall, this is a watch in outstanding condition.
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