Kiwame Tokyo KUBO TETSUKON - KT302

The KUBO TETSUKON(鉄紺) explores the quiet beauty of depth through a rich navy lacquer dial inspired by traditional Japanese iron-blue tones.
The name KUBO derives from the Japanese character 「窪」, meaning a hollow or recessed space. Throughout Japanese architecture and craftsmanship, subtle variations in depth are often valued not for their prominence, but for the shadows and atmosphere they create. This philosophy forms the foundation of KUBO—a watch whose character emerges not from what rises above the surface, but from what quietly recedes beneath it.

Its defining feature is the recessed small-seconds display positioned between four and five o’clock. Unlike traditional small-seconds watches, KUBO intentionally omits a printed seconds track. Rather than emphasizing the measurement of time, the subdial exists as a subtle architectural element within the overall composition. As light moves across the dial, delicate shadows appear within the recess, creating a sense of depth that reveals itself gradually.

Applied Arabic numerals finished with fine vertical brushing stand proudly above the lacquer surface, creating a refined contrast between texture and gloss. Together with the recessed subdial, they establish a dial architecture built around depth rather than decoration.

The deep navy lacquer dial continuously changes character as light moves across its surface. At times it appears almost black; at others, rich blue tones emerge from beneath the lacquer finish. This ever-changing expression gives TETSUKON the strongest contrast and visual depth within the collection.

The counterweight of the seconds hand adopts KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA’s signature motif inspired by the roofline of Asakusa’s Kaminarimon gate, serving as a subtle reminder of the collection’s origins. Luminous material is applied to the hour and minute hands, while luminous accents appear at all twelve hour positions. This full luminous layout gives TETSUKON the most function-oriented display within the KUBO collection while preserving the refined character of the lacquer dial.

Sized at 37mm in diameter, with a case body measuring under 9.5mm in thickness and an overall height of just 10.7mm including the domed sapphire crystal, KUBO offers the elegant proportions of a classical dress watch. The vertically brushed flat bezel introduces a subtle field-watch character, balancing refinement with everyday practicality. Powered by the Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, KUBO combines the visual refinement expected of a dress watch with the reliability required for daily wear.

SPECIFICATIONS

・Regulated Japan-made Miyota Cal. 82S5 automatic movement

・Domed-shaped Sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating

・316L stainless steel case

・Push/pull crown

・Italian genuine calf leather strap with quick-release spring bars

・Water resistance: 3 ATM / 30 meters

DIMENSIONS

・Ø37mm diameter

・9.3mm case thickness(10.7mm with glass)

・45mm lug-to-lug

・Strap width 20-16mm (lug-buckle)

・Fits wrists from 16 cm to 21 cm