Keep it long, treasure it long.

color that connects time

ALBA Riki Kasaneiro 36mm watch with a beautiful color scheme that looks like a powerfully growing flower. Riki's intelligent and functional watches are colored with traditional Japanese colors that represent the changes of the seasons, and it seems to teach us that there are many pieces that we want to cherish even in the most casual moments.

After the war, when the word “design” had not yet taken root, the value of Japanese craftsmanship was reconsidered, and the question of what a better life would look like was pursued. Inheriting the spirit of Riki Watanabe, a product designer who lived in such an era, and placing value on "things that can be used for a long time," Riki's watches are made in Japan with a focus on reliability. Although it has a design that is loved over time, it seems to be a talisman that you want to wear at all times, as it is the closest to the "now" of the person who uses it.

Japanese beautiful and rich color culture

During the Heian period, the colors of the clothes, furnishings, and letters of the aristocrats used to represent the colors of the flowers that bloomed in that season. A beautiful and rich color culture unique to Japan called "Kasane-iro" because of the overlapping colors when the beautifully dyed silk cloth is shifted little by little and worn. The watch ALBA Riki Kasaneiro 36mm was created with this in mind. A watch, which is an instrument that clearly conveys the seamless transition of daily life, and traditional Japanese colors that express the change of time with colors, have become a wristwatch that allows you to enjoy the changing time.

Intelligent and borderless color play

The dial, which is easy to see and understand the time, is based on Riki Watanabe's basic model. The outer diameter of the case is slightly larger at 36mm so that it can be selected without borders regardless of gender or age, and the Arabic character version has a soft color. A design that gives you a sense of intelligence that has functional beauty in its simplicity. The playfulness of the traditional Kasane color is added to it, and it is sure to carve a rich time in the arms of the person who uses it.

・AKPK436/Hana Susuki
Hanasusuki, which is also a word that expresses how the ears are fluttering in the wind, is likened to inviting people, and is a color that expresses the whiteness of the ears and the blueness of the stems and leaves. The band and dial are the same color, which is rare among Riki Watanabe watches. The main color is calm dark blue, and the text color and lining are light gray. is. While casually giving off individuality on the wrist, it is attractive with a modesty that never overstates.

・AKPK437/Kobai Tsubomi
The color scheme is inspired by the red plum, which is a color derived from the shades of the buds of plum blossoms. finished in one tone. It's not flashy, but it's not plain either. With an exquisitely balanced color that was not possible, it makes adult skin look one tone brighter and gorgeous. This watch is perfect for yourself or as a gift for someone special.

・We also recommend the 28mm size, which gives you a sense of elegance: WATCH ALBA KASANE IRO 28MM

Master of Industrial Design

Designer Riki Watanabe was a pioneer who brought innovation to the dawn of post-war Japanese design.
In the 1940s, when design was not yet commonplace, he created numerous masterpieces based on the origin of design and function. Watch design can be said to be Mr. Watanabe's lifework, and he has created many watches that are loved over time based on the design base that the appearance must be light no matter how thick the letters and hands are used.
In addition, in modern times, we often come into contact with Riki Watanabe's designs in our daily lives, and in addition to watches, I have been involved in many product designs for hotel interiors, chairs, furniture, service facilities and public places. rice field.

“Interior design can also be considered to enter the world of “fiction” like stage equipment. However, the space and time created by the stage and the actors must be something that transcends fiction for the audience. I can't help but look at the fiction. ] Japanese designer Riki Watanabe who left these words. Watanabe Riki's items, which were designed by a designer who remained active until his death at the age of 101, are engraved with Mr. Watanabe's "Riki" signature and his passion for design.