Watanabe Koubou Handmade Watch “Wanokoku 8” Small Second Chinese Numerals 44mm Size [NW-JUM193SS]

Mr. Masaaki Watanabe of Watanabe Koubou is a watchmaker who makes watches one by one by hand at his workshop in downtown Tokyo. We have worked on many watch works that are full of warmth and a tasteful expression unique to handmade.

Mr. Watanabe does everything by hand, from making watch parts such as cases, dials, and belts to assembling them.

Watanabe Koubou's retro Japanese clock "Wa no Toki" The bold index in large letters will make you feel better.

The 44mm big face dial catches your eye. Belt Color: Khaki

Large letters (Kanji numerals) are used for the letters, and there is a sober Japanese atmosphere.

From Watanabe Koubou's popular Japanese clock series "Wa no Toki" comes a big face type with a small second.

The dial is slanted, and the 12 o'clock position is where the 2 o'clock position should be. It has the advantage of being easy to see the watch in a natural state without having to bend your hand when looking at the watch.

There is a small second hand at the 3 o'clock position.
One of the charms of small seconds is the ease of reading the time. The second hand does not overlap the hour and minute hands, ensuring high visibility.


The size of the case is 44mm and large size

The simple round case is sleek and not too overbearing, so the dial stands out.

The brass case with an antique texture has a taste unique to handmade.
The more you use it, the more antique it will look.

The back cover is stainless steel.

There is a crown at 12 o'clock, so it looks like a pocket watch face.

Small seconds is a traditional display format that has been used since pocket watches were the mainstream, before wristwatches were born. Therefore, it creates a retro atmosphere and gives a classic and mature impression.
In addition, since center seconds (a common three-needle type) watches are more commonly used, using a small seconds allows you to casually show off your individuality.

Genuine cowhide with good texture is used for the material of the belt. It has a firm thickness, excellent durability, and an elegant appearance.

The belt is made of genuine tanned cowhide leather.

thick belt. Very solid.

buckle part

Whole, front and back (click to enlarge)

The moderate weight of the case and the elegance of the cowhide belt add quality to an adult's outfit. It is also recommended for vintage outfits and Japanese clothing.

Perfect for chic styles, neat styles, and antique dresses (women, arm circumference approx. 14cm)

Presence is perfect. (Men, arm circumference approx. 17cm)



A wristwatch with a Japanese aura that is recommended for fans of period anime, movies, and novels.

Big face type with strong presence. How about incorporating it into the accent of your outfit for the day?
The warm atmosphere of brass goes well with casual styles.

Not only for yourself, but it is also recommended as a gift for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Valentine's Day, White Day, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Respect for the Aged Day, school entrance celebrations and employment celebrations.

You can choose the color of the belt.

The belt is available in 8 colors: black, brown, camel, tanned, white, red, khaki, and navy.

We have a wide variety of "Wa no Toki" series.

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Material/Processing/Size

Material/processing	[Movement] Quartz (small second) [Case] ​​Brass (back cover is stainless steel) [Belt] Genuine leather (tannin tanned cowhide) [Windshield] Glass
size	[Case] ​​Dial diameter: 37 mm / Case diameter: Approx. 44 mm / Thickness: Approx. 11 mm [Belt] Width: 20mm/Thickness: Approx. 3.5mm/Compatible arm circumference: 13.5cm-17.5cm [Weight] about 60g

Points to note when ordering

Most of our products are made-to-order, so it takes about 3 weeks to 1 month for delivery. Christmas, Valentine's Day, and the gift season before White Day tend to take longer to produce. If you are thinking of giving it as a gift, please consider the delivery date before ordering.

The warranty period is one year from the date of purchase. However, only internal failures are covered by the warranty, and external parts such as cases and belts are not covered by the warranty.

It is not waterproof, so please be careful when working on rainy days or around water.

The color may change depending on the color of the case and belt, such as eyelets and buckles. We would appreciate it if you could order it after understanding that it is one of the features and charms of handmade watches.