CIGA Design is a brand that doesn't like to sit still, preferring a challenging approach as it moves forward. The brand, which won at the 2021 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) with the Blue Planet, now launches the race-inspired Vector.
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.”
Swatch has begun teasing a new release for May 16, with cryptic “X Swatch” messaging, pop-art visuals, and speculation pointing in several directions — including, perhaps optimistically, Audemars Piguet.
Oceaneva introduces the WaveRacer Chronograph, combining a column-wheel movement, 1000m water resistance, and distinctive dial options including stone and meteorite.
The very first G-Shock was developed around the concept of toughness, which has been the core of all its products ever since. Explore with us the challenges that had to be overcome to get there and how the G-Shock evolved from a resin-clothed timekeeper into a sophisticated full-metal watch.
