Kikuchi Nakagawa
Tokyo, Japan · Est. 2018
Founded by Yusuke Kikuchi, Tomonari Nakagawa
Kikuchi Nakagawa is a Japanese independent watch brand founded in 2018 by Koji Kikuchi and Masao Nakagawa in Tokyo. Specialising in beautifully handcrafted dress watches with dials decorated using traditional Japanese techniques such as Urushi lacquer and guilloché, each piece is produced in extremely limited quantities.
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Luxury
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Murakumo — Flagship dress watch featuring hand-applied Urushi lacquer dials with cloud-inspired patterns, powered by a hand-wound movement.
- Ichimonji — Minimalist time-only watch with guilloché-engraved dials inspired by traditional Japanese textile patterns.
Timeline
- 2018 — Koji Kikuchi and Masao Nakagawa found Kikuchi Nakagawa in Tokyo, combining Japanese decorative arts with Swiss-level watchmaking.
- 2019 — Debut of the Murakumo, featuring Urushi lacquer dials crafted by specialist artisans.
- 2021 — Brand gains international recognition in the independent watchmaking community for its artisanal dial work.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kikuchi Nakagawa
- What makes Kikuchi Nakagawa dials special?
- Each dial is hand-decorated using traditional Japanese techniques such as Urushi lacquer and guilloché, making every piece unique.
- How many watches does Kikuchi Nakagawa produce?
- Production is extremely limited, typically fewer than 50 pieces per year, emphasising artisanal quality over volume.