The KT‑560U takes its name from a watchmaking term—the bezel, a ring that surrounds and protects the dial. KIO YAMATO’s designers looked to this element because it frames time without drawing attention to itself. Translating that idea to eyewear resulted in a double titanium rim: an outer rim forms a delicate circular “bezel,” while a second wire traces the lens perimeter to create depth and alignment. The inspiration is not decorative for its own sake; it’s about precision and proportion.

KIO YAMATO describes the piece as “engineering becomes expression,” which neatly sums up the fusion of watchmaking language and optical design. The result is a frame that feels architectural yet restrained, designed to draw the eye inward rather than shout for attention.