A watch that
fades into use.

Extra functionality normally costs you a second crown, a thicker case, a busier dial. Chapter 1 doesn’t.

01

Unicrown System

Control from a single crown.

02

Rotating Bezel

Time errands, check time zones.

03

11 mm Profile

Balanced all day wear.

04

Refined Finishing

Rewards a second look.

Chapter 1 — Charcoal, Steel BraceletChapter 1 lume — Steel BraceletC1-CH-D-STL
Founders Edition · 200 units

Chapter 1

Price announced to the list first

Charcoal
Date display
Band

Founders Edition — reserving now. Ships Q4 2026.

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Case41 mm · 316L steel
Thickness11 mm
MovementMiyota 9015 automatic
Water resist.100 m
IncludedBracelet + rubber strap

200 units · both bands included · price to the list

Diameter41 mm
Thickness11 mm
Lug-to-lug48 mm
Lug Width20 mm
Water Res.100 m
CalibreMiyota
Chapter 1 case

Settled from
the first wear.

The case profile curves to meet the wrist, not sit above it. Micro adjustable bracelet for the perfect fit.

Precise
everyday timing.

120 bezel positions. Click by click, it stays where you set it. A subtle and stable timing tool.

Chapter 1 — profile, crown detail
Craft

Brushed faces, polished edges.

Control

One crown works everything.

Comfort

There when you look. Gone when you don’t.

Clarity

One glance, day or dark.

Edition200 units · list-order allocation
PriceAnnounced to the list first
Warranty2-year international
ServiceAny Miyota watchmaker · Unicrown-specific, Kintao direct
OriginDesigned in Hong Kong · Made in southern China
IncludedBracelet + rubber strap
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Where single-crown internal bezels came from, why they failed, and what we changed.

Read the full history