Independent Watchmakers · 2022-02-07
Kikuchi Nakagawa’s Ichimonji makes finishing the complication
Black-polished steel and sculptural hands define a restrained Japanese dress watch.
By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on MONOCHROME
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What to know
The Ichimonji shows how much character a simple three-hand watch can carry through finishing. Kikuchi Nakagawa combines mirror-like black-polished surfaces with fine brushing, producing sharp changes between light and dark. The white-dial example shown here uses Arabic numerals, a small-seconds display and carefully shaped baton hands.
The steel case measures 36.8mm across and 8.5mm thick, including its sapphire crystal. Behind a solid back is the automatic KN001 movement made by Vaucher, with a 48-hour reserve. The official specification identifies Comblémine as dial maker. This profile draws on the original 2022 coverage and the manufacturer’s specifications, without presenting the watch as a new launch.
At a glance
| model | Ichimonji |
|---|---|
| case | 36.8 × 8.5mm stainless steel |
| movement | KN001 automatic, Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier |
| powerReserve | 48 hours |
| waterResistance | 3 ATM |