The new KUBO collection from KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA pairs compact 37mm proportions with lacquer dials, a Miyota automatic movement and a recessed small-seconds display inspired by the Japanese idea of a hollow or recessed space.
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.
