Watanabe Kobo handmade watch "Wanokoku" hand winding 2" hand winding Chinese numerals 38mm size [NW-BHW149]

Masaaki Watanabe of Watanabe Studio is a watch maker who creates watches one by one by hand in his studio located in downtown Tokyo. He creates many watches that are full of the deep expression and warmth that can only be achieved through handcrafting.

Watanabe handcrafts everything from making the watch parts such as the case, dial, and strap to assembling them.

A pocket watch with a sophisticated and tasteful design featuring large indexes. A mechanical movement that can be started by manually winding the crown, giving it the appeal of analog.

The case size is 38mm big face.
The large dial makes it easy to read and fashionable.

The characters are written in large Chinese numerals, giving off a sophisticated Japanese atmosphere.

From Watanabe Kobo's popular Japanese clock series "Wa no Toki" comes a mechanical movement that works by winding the crown by hand, giving you the feel of analog.

The dial is slanted, with the 12 o'clock position being where the 2 o'clock position would normally be. This has the advantage that you can see the watch in a natural position without having to bend your hand too much to see the watch.


The case is made of brass for a soft look.

By fully winding the mainspring using the crown, the watch will continue to run for one to one and a half days.

The antique brass case has the charm that can only be achieved through handcrafting.
The more you use it, the more antique the feel will become.

It has a see-through back, so you can enjoy the movement from both sides.

The fully skeletonized mechanical parts and antique feel of the pocket watch make this an attractive piece. The well-worn brass case and dial have a unique handmade character. The more you use it, the more antique the feel will become.

Now that hassle-free automatic and quartz watches have become widespread, an increasing number of watch enthusiasts are choosing manual winding watches, which require the manual effort of winding the mainspring by hand.

The effort of winding a mainspring by hand feels like something that enriches the soul by interacting with the object, like grinding coffee beans in a mill.

Because it is a full skeleton, you can see how each part intricately works together to tell time. It is not only a practical gadget, but also a hobby item that will please the eyes of its owner.

The belt is made of genuine cowhide leather with a nice texture. It is thick and sturdy, highly durable, and has an elegant appearance.

The belt is made of genuine cowhide leather tanned with tannins.

The machine-stitched lines add a subtle accent.

Buckle part

Overall (Click to enlarge)

The moderate weight of the case and the elegance of the cowhide strap add a touch of class to any adult look. It is also recommended for vintage and Japanese clothing.

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

It has a great presence. (Men's arm circumference approx. 17cm)



This is a watch with a typically Japanese feel that we would recommend to fans of period anime, movies, and novels.

A big-faced type with a strong presence. Why not try incorporating it as an accent for your outfit for the day?
The warm atmosphere of brass goes well with casual styles.

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

You can choose the belt color and stitch color.

Machine stitched belts are
You can choose from five colors: camel x beige, dark brown x brown, dark brown x black, black x brown, and black x black.

The "Wa no Toki" series comes in a wide variety of items.

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Material, processing, and size

Materials and Processing	[Movement] Mechanical (hand-wound) 3-hand [Case] ​​Brass / Stainless steel back and glass (skeleton back) [Belt] Genuine leather (tanned cowhide) [Windshield] Glass
size	[Case] ​​Dial diameter: approx. 32mm / Case diameter: approx. 38mm / Thickness: approx. 11mm [Belt] Width: Approx. 18 mm / Thickness: Approx. 3.5 mm / Suitable arm circumference: Approx. 14 cm to 17.5 cm [Weight] Approx. 65g

Important points to note when ordering

This is a made-to-order product, so it will take about 3 weeks to 1 month to deliver. During gift seasons such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, and White Day, production tends to take longer. If you are thinking of buying it as a gift, please take the delivery date into consideration when ordering.

The warranty period is one year from the date of purchase. However, this only applies to internal failures, and does not cover exterior parts such as the case or belt.

This product is not waterproof, so please be careful when using it on rainy days or when working around water.

The color of the eyelets, buckle, etc. may change depending on the color of the case and belt. We hope you will understand this as one of the characteristics and charms of handmade watches and place your order.