Averagebros Unboxes the 2025 Hitori Nexus Hanaasagi

Our good friend Mark from Averagebros has just shared his first impressions of the Hitori Nexus Hanaasagi, and it’s a joy to see the watch experienced through his lens. At the heart of the Nexus lies a modular case architecture built with intention. The lugs are designed as independent components, secured to the mid case by an internal L clamp system and unified once the screw down case back is in place. This construction improves finishing precision, reinforces structural rigidity, and ensures stable water resistance for everyday wear, whether on the wrist, by the pool, or out in open water.

Beyond durability, the modular approach sharpens both form and function. Separating the lugs allows for cleaner transitions between polished and satin surfaces, tighter tolerance control, and improved shock absorption without sacrificing comfort. Should damage ever occur, individual lugs can be replaced independently, extending the lifespan of the watch. The same architecture also leaves room for evolution, allowing future materials or bolder profiles without reworking the entire case.



Visually, the case balances modernist geometry with ergonomic flow. The lugs curve gently downward to follow the wrist, while sculptural cutouts and a recessed groove beneath the bezel introduce layered depth. Subtle references to Koolhaas’s Nexus architecture give the watch a sculptural presence without overt statement. A flat saphire crystal with inner anti reflective coating keeps legibility effortless, while beneath it, the dial expresses Hitori’s nature driven design language.

The bokashi fumé dial remains the emotional centrepiece. Inspired by the calm waters of the Yanagawa canals in Fukuoka, its flowing texture carries a quiet rhythm, like a donkobune drifting past old wooden facades. Finished with a soft satin sheen, the gradient turquoise tone draws from hanaasagi, a traditional Japanese colour layered with history and restraint. As with most things at Hitori, it reveals itself slowly, rewarding those who take the time to look closely.