Oshinobi
Toledano & Chan, the design collaboration between Phil Toledano and Alfred Chan, has introduced the Oshinobi, a "secret watch" inspired by brutalist architecture and the concept of concealment. The watch features a horizontally sliding cover that reveals a concave dial set with diamonds, and a hidden crown accessible from the underside of the case.
- Limited release planned for 2027
- Prototype to be auctioned at Phillips TimeForArt charity auction on December 5, 2026
The Oshinobi's design is inspired by Japanese "o-shinobi" (incognito travel) and natural geodes, featuring a brutalist titanium bracelet that conceals an organically shaped, diamond-set dial.
The watch incorporates a horizontally sliding cover and a crown hidden on the underside at 12 o'clock to enhance its secretive nature.
The dial is set with two carats of snow-set diamonds, with sizes varying to mimic crystals found inside a geode.
The case measures 21mm across and features a sandblasted finish with asymmetric links, designed to resemble a bracelet rather than a watch from a top-down view.
It is the first manually-wound Toledano & Chan watch, the first with a concealed crown, and the first to not use a Sellita SW100 movement, opting instead for a smaller, hand-finished Le Temps Manufactures calibre.
The oscillating link pattern, derived from the b/1 model, creates symmetry from asymmetry and contributes to a jagged, razor-like edge on the bracelet.
Phil Toledano views the Oshinobi as an antidote to safety concerns regarding wearing flashy watches in public, likening it to "horological lingerie."