Introducing the NAMICA Shirahama 2: A Playful Yet Serious Dive Watch from Japan

NAMICA has officially unveiled the Shirahama 2, the much-anticipated successor to its debut dive watch. Launching with pre-orders on 5 August 2025 at 5 PM Tokyo time, the Shirahama 2 combines Japanese precision with playful aesthetics, making it one of the most exciting releases of the year for collectors and enthusiasts.

With its vibrant design and durable build, it’s also an ideal companion for the summer season, blending style and performance both in and out of the water.

Design & Aesthetic

The Shirahama 2 is crafted in a 40 mm stainless steel case with a slim profile of 11.7 mm and a comfortable 47 mm lug‑to‑lug length. Its modern, angular case design is finished with a combination of brushed, polished, and sandblasted textures, balancing sportiness with refinement.

Collectors can choose from five striking dial options:

• Ultra Blue – a vibrant beach-inspired tone with orange accents
  
• Cherry Blossom Candy – pastel pink with lively green and blue details
  
• Cherry Blossom Kanji – featuring luminous Japanese character hour markers
  
• Neo Tokyo Evo – futuristic blue-purple fumé gradient
  
• Neo Blizzard – a crisp white dial with contrasting matte black ring and purple lume
  

Each model features bold Super‑LumiNova markers and distinct handsets, ensuring readability and style at any time of day.

Technical Specifications

At its core, the Shirahama 2 is powered by the Miyota Premium Caliber 9039, a highly respected Japanese automatic movement. With a 42-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of –10 to +30 seconds per day, it offers reliable timekeeping for everyday wear and professional use alike. Slim, robust, and widely respected, the 9039 was chosen strategically to maintain the Shirahama 2’s professional dive watch orientation while preserving its impressively slim 11.7 mm case profile. Together with its cultural design cues like the Kanji dial and daring colorways, the Shirahama 2 bridges everyday wearability with the thrill of owning a uniquely Japanese creation.

Additional features include:

• Flat sapphire crystal with blue anti‑reflective coating
  
• 120‑click unidirectional bezel with fully lumed sapphire insert
  
• 200 m water resistance with screw‑down crown
  
• 316L marine‑grade stainless steel construction
  

One of the Shirahama 2’s most striking features is its powerful lume application, designed for exceptional visibility in low-light conditions. Both the dial markers and hands are generously coated with high-grade Swiss Super‑LumiNova, glowing brightly and evenly through the night.

The Kanji edition takes lume to the next level with fully illuminated Japanese character hour markers, creating a striking and culturally unique nighttime display. Additionally, the sapphire bezel insert is fully lumed, ensuring divers and adventurers can track time with confidence even in the darkest environments.

Straps & Bracelet Options

Buyers can select from a premium white FKM rubber strap with a signed buckle or a stainless steel “Hexad” bracelet featuring quick‑release spring bars, tool‑free micro‑adjust clasp, and single‑headed screws. Bracelet editions during pre‑orders include a complimentary nylon strap for added versatility.

Technical Specifications – NAMICA Shirahama 2

The Shirahama 2 offers tiered pricing for early adopters:

• Launch Day (5 August 2025): $529 on rubber, $599 on bracelet
  
• Pre‑Order Period (6–19 August 2025): $549 on rubber, $629 on bracelet
  
• Retail Price (after 19 August 2025): $600 on rubber, $675 on bracelet

Deliveries are expected to begin in December 2025, giving enthusiasts a stylish new addition just in time for the holiday season.

The Shirahama 2 represents a bold step forward for NAMICA. Its upgraded Miyota 9039 movement replaces the Seiko NH38A used in the first generation, marking a significant improvement in both performance and refinement. This automatic, no-date caliber operates at a high frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, delivering a smooth sweep and enhanced precision.

Conclusion

With its mix of serious specifications and playful design language, the NAMICA Shirahama 2 is poised to become one of 2025’s most talked‑about microbrand releases. Pre‑orders open on 5 August 2025, and with limited launch pricing, early collectors will be rewarded not only with a striking watch but also with exceptional value.