Watches of the World (165) 96 Page Japanese

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<World Watches> Pursuing Development by Leveraging Unique Strengths

Since launching the world's first titanium-cased wristwatch, the “X-8 Chronometer,” in 1970, Citizen has advanced titanium manufacturing and surface hardening technologies. Orient Star leverages Seiko Epson's cutting-edge technology to develop dial processing methods. Casio, with its motto of “Challenge and Evolution,” strives to attract new users. Introducing each brand's distinctive product development and new releases.

<Musicians Discuss Watches> Seiko: Takuma Kawauchiya & Tokyo Watch Precision: Raku Okada

Takuma Kawauchiya, who developed the “Grand Seiko KODO Constant Force Tourbillon” that won the Chronometry Prize at the 2022 GPHG and garnered significant attention; and Raku Okada, who created the wristwatch-type metronome “Tempo Rubato” as his graduation project at College of Jewelry. Before entering the world of watches, both were active as musicians. They discuss “Watches. Music. Vocation.”

＜New Releases to Watch＞ Daniel Roth's “Extraplat Souscription” and “Tourbillon Rose Gold,” NAOYA HIDA ＆ Co.'s first complication watch, the “NH TYPE 6A,” Ulysse Nardin's “Diver Air” and “Freak X Gold Enamel,” Konstantin Chaykin's “Joker Iron Mask” and “Joker Golden Mask,” plus new releases from TAG Heuer, Blancpain, Rado, and others.