The fourth Seiko 5 Sports collaboration with Rowing Blazers and Wind Vintage revisits the cult-favorite Rally Diver in vivid blue and green, two case sizes, and larger—but still limited—runs of 2,500 pieces each.
The Open Sapphire (OS) version of the brand's flagship product took its '70s design into the 21st century, and now it takes the concept event further with the OSII Black.
Shrinking measurements have been the trend for years, but only now have certain important watch models finally embraced the moderate sizing we’ve long hoped for.
A completely new collection for the brand, Raymond Weil's take on the "integrated-bracelet" or "sports-chic" watch stands out less for its spectacle than its value, finishing and tastefully understated approach.
The two brands' respective aesthetics don't make for an obvious partnership or predictable result, but together they offer a striking dial (as it were) — and a product that combines features from two of the most exciting modern independents at once.
The Formex Aria takes the brand into new watchmaking and pricing territory with an slim integrated bracelet watch in full titanium with a Horage micro rotor movement.
Beyond Seiko, Citizen and Casio lies a growing scene of Japanese independents and microbrands. From vintage-inspired Kyoto classics to neon-tinged urban designs and quirky retro-digital pieces, these makers expand the meaning of “Made in Japan.”
