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generalvonlily:

abybweisse:

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shinigami-mistress:

While on Campania, we get a close up look at Ronald’s watch.

It’s an interesting timepiece as it’s not only anachronistic, but this is a very expensive watch. Unless Shinigami are paid very well for their work, it would be difficult for him to even afford such a watch. Since we see it so closely, it seems it might be important to his character. So what could this watch say about him?

First off, this watch if very trendy, so it shows that Ronald is fashionable and concerned with his appearance. He’s not just with the times; he’s ahead of them. He also likes to be noticed as this watch is sure to drawn attention.

Secondly it is, as I said, anachronistic. This could be another hint that the entire shinigami realm is with it’s watches, lawn mowers, and chainsaws. Perhaps their entire realm is outside of time, or maybe it has to do with Ronald himself.

Next, it’s an expensive watch and it’s hard to see how Ronald might be able to afford it. This might mean that he was always someone who attempted to live beyond his means or that he might have been someone who didn’t have to be concerned with the price of things. It might also mean that he’s the type to spend his money on something frivolous while having to do without essentials. 

Lastly, it shows that Ronald is very focused on time – more so than someone like Grell. In fact, while Grell might talk about things taking too long or having to cancel an appointment, she doesn’t talk much about time itself. William complains about overtime, but just mutters honestly and does it anyway. Ronald is very concerned with getting things done on time. He does his job well, but he’d really prefer to avoid overtime. He might view his existence like a punishment, and he’s like a prisoner just counting down the days. He simply might be more aware of the passage of time.

Thoughts?

I would have left out the note about the money (from the picture you include); it’s not the cost of the watch. That cost info is about the fee for the water being poured for the Aurora Society members:

However, it is most-definitely anachronistic and probably did cost Ronald a pretty penny. He checks the time often (at least three times during the Campania arc). Here it is again:

And again:

Ludger/Rudgar has a similar, but possibly even newer, watch…. It’s fancier, at least:

It’s a Cartier watch.  That much was noted in one of Ronald’s character design sheets.  They’re very expensive.

Who’s to say he didn’t just up and steal it from a corpse whose records he was collecting?  I wouldn’t put it past him.

Well, I’m so glad you knew it was a Cartier. I kept looking at vintage Rolex, since it’s similar. Finally, with the right brand name, I was able to narrow it down to the type.

Turns out it’s a Men’s Pasha de Cartier chronograph:

And, though that note on price is about the 30 pound water, that price range is also about how much one of these babies would set you back these days….

Yep, that is what the note on Ronald’s character sheet says–Pasha of Cartier:

She scribbled out the “ru” so I don’t know what is up with that….trademark concerns?

Full sheet in case anyone wants it:

So that watch is like what, $10k or so?  I wish someone could explain how he can afford that and how reaper money works.  Maybe shinigami just print money at will and they can shop with it in the human realm.

Or maybe Yana just likes drawing fancy watches and that’s all there is to it.  Fashion is a big part of this manga and I think some of these things are just there to look pretty.

There’s something written after the Cartier part but I don’t know what it means exactly.  Looks like either さつけている or さっけている and then オーバーラグロジーです.  It’s over…rag?  It’s beyond me, but I’ll keep playing around with it.

Took me forever to manually figure out which Cartier he has, but oh well.

I’m really curious about the note. Is the watch covering something? It’s my headcanon he’s the one who committed suicide by slashing his wrists, so it would be interesting if there is a scar or bandage underneath the watch….

Oh, and I also reblogged from myself with the identification of Ludger’s watch…. Yeah, it makes no sense that they make that much money. Ludger’s watch wasn’t available until 2011 and costs over $100K. I think Yana-san is having fun by giving them fancy, modern accessories.

I think the katakana is オーバーテクノロジー so like “over technology” or like technology beyond the times

I think the hiragana is をつけている but honestly I’ve never been able to read Yana’s handwriting

Edit: I just realised it must be that because 付ける means to wear so its something like 
“He’s wearing a Ca*tier Pasha (over advanced technology)”

@generalvonlily thanks for deciphering that.  Glad I’m not the only one who struggles to read Yana’s handwriting :’D.