Japan Watches

Seiko Grand Seiko Spring Drive 8 day power reserve A new model in the Grand Seiko Spring Drive collection flaunts yet another stunning dial realised by Seiko’s Micro Art Studio in the heart of Japan.

July 24, 2017

Seiko’s Spring Drive movement is a technical marvel in itself, offering precision of 0.5 seconds per day by combining a traditional mechanical regulating organ with the high-precision of quartz to regulate the mechanical heart beat. Using a reference signal from a high-frequency quartz oscillator and a tiny integrated circuit powered by electricity generated from the […]

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Seiko New Premier Special Edition for Novak Djokovic Watch the video and see the new special edition watch designed to accompany Novak on formalevening occasions.

July 24, 2017

Seiko has been the watch partner of Novak Djokovic since 2014. In four years, the Japanese brand created several watches for the different aspects of Novak’s busy life.  This year, his collection is being enriched with a special edition watch that is designed to accompany Novak on formal evening occasions. This watch joins the Premier […]

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IWC IWC Shauffhausen opens first boutique in Canada To strengthen its customer service in North America IWC opens the first boutique in Canada, located in Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping center.

July 24, 2017

After introducing e-commerce in the US for the first time on the new website, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer continues to expand its distribution network in North America: “We want to make it easy and convenient for customers to research and purchase our products”, says the North America Brand President – Edouard d’Arbaudmont. “In line […]

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IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “Cancellara” After 10 years of partnership with the Swiss cycling legend Fabian Cancellara, IWC finally dedicates a timepiece to him.

July 24, 2017

Even though Fabian Cancellara had been a friend of IWC for a decade, it is only since “Spartacus” retired that IWC were able to organise their first event with the double Olympic and quadruple world time trial champion. Fittingly, the “Spartacus Ride” was organised in his home town of Berne and allowed a select group […]

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TAG Heuer TAG Heuer Monza Calibre 17, unique piece Get your own unique piece of history with this one-of-a-kind TAG Heuer Monza Calibre 17.

July 24, 2017

As a reminder of just how long TAG Heuer has been involved in motorsport: the original Heuer Monza was launched in 1976 to mark Ferrari’s 1975 Formula 1 World Championship title with Nikki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni. It fits alongside other legendary models named after the world’s most iconic motor racing circuits, such as Monaco […]

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Watches and cars Which (men’s) watch goes best with my car? We took a look at some of the new launches at the Geneva International Motor Show, and thought about which watches would make the best impression, affixed to a wrist casually draped over the door frame.

June 12, 2017

The 2017 Geneva Motor Show closes its doors this weekend. To follow up Camille Gendre’s article from last week, we took one last look around, to find some of the best men’s car/watch matches. Alpine A110 – Longines Conquet Classic FIS Alpine World Ski Championships St.Moritz 2017 One of the most highly anticipated launches of […]

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Seiko New Boutique in Beijing On March 17, 2017, Seiko opened its first Beijing boutique.

June 12, 2017

Located on the Oriental Plaza of Wangfujing Street, this new boutique is one of several that Seiko is opening in China’s leading cities. The Wangfujing Street with 700 years of history, is a famous shopping district boasting international luxury retail stores. It is seen as a landmark of Beijing. The Beijing Boutique is primarily dedicated […]

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Baselworld 2017 My five faves Five watches that impressed me (for different reasons) at Baselworld 2017

June 12, 2017

I have always been reluctant to single out individual brands and models at the major watch shows for fear of sidelining other brands and watches that may be just as interesting. I consider it my job to present the facts about new watches and let the reader decide for themselves. But at Baselworld this year […]

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Diver’s watches Five diver’s watches that are making waves in 2017 It’s a year of anniversaries and reproductions for fans of diver’s watches.

June 12, 2017

Preferences for larger or smaller case diameters, specific colours or even specific complications, may change over time, yet the robust and resistant diver’s watch remains a perennial favourite. We take a look at some new models for the 2017 season that were presented at Baselworld. Anniversary Eterna Kontiki models It’s 70 years since Thor Heyerdahl […]

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Cvstos Challenge Koi Tourbillon When high-end watchmaking and high-end jewellery meet.

June 12, 2017

In incessant quest for progress and in the highest respect for the Swiss watchmaking tradition, Cvstos unveils its new vision of high-end watchmaking. Cvstos’ watchmaking philosophy consists of always seeking to expand the offer, while maintaining the core values, such as accuracy; performance; efficiency; and comfort of everyday use. At a time when all you […]

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