Watches from Japan

Hands-On Debut: Grand Seiko Unveils the Tentagraph, Its First Mechanical Chronograph

Grand Seiko adds its first mechanical chronograph to the sporty Evolution 9 line: the Tentagraph. The name is composed of the first letters of the high beat rate (ten beats per second), its long power reserve (three days), and the automatic chronograph function (automatic chronograph). The blue dial features Grand Seiko’s signature “Mt. Iwate pattern,”...

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Mar 31, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Adding Versatility in Size, Citizen Debuts 37mm Promaster

Citizen has mastered its creation of water-resistant timepieces in the decades since the debut of the Parawater in 1959, followed by the release of the Promaster collection in 1989. Gaining renown over the years, the Promaster collection is a flagship of Citizen’s dive models, balancing complex functionality with streamlined design. In its latest development of...

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Jun 5, 2023 by WatchTime

Meet the Tokyo Lion: Grand Seiko Reveals Spring Drive Chronograph GMT

In 2019, Grand Seiko introduced a new sports watch design inspired by the lion, which has been a symbol for the technical prowess of the brand since its introduction in 1960. Now the Japanese luxury brands adds a new member to the collection, the Spring Drive Chronograph GMT. With its sharp, angular edges and bold...

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Mar 2, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

International Highlights on Display at the Inhorgenta Munich Trade Show

Inhorgenta Munich 2023 will open its doors to industry professionals this weekend from February 24 to 27. Around 800 exhibitors will showcase their latest in jewelry, watches, and gemstones. Although the event is best known as a platform for jewelry and jewelry design, it has also become increasingly important in regards to watches in recent...

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Feb 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Seiko Introduces Three New King Seiko Models, Plus a Special Edition

Continuing its celebration of 110 years of wristwatchmaking, Seiko is introducing three new King Seiko executions and a special edition. In 1913, Kintaro Hattori introduced the first Japanese wristwatch christened the “Laurel”. The traditional brand announced earlier this year that 2023 will see a host of special edition timepieces commemorating this milestone event. With its...

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Feb 20, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Grand Seiko Introduces Commemorative Edition With a Urushi Dial and Maki-e Indexes

Traditional Japanese craftsmanship meets horological prowess in Grand Seiko’s latest limited edition, ref. SBGW295. The watch is a faithful recreation of the first Grand Seiko that premiered in 1960. It features a magnificent urushi dial made from Japanese lacquer and enhanced with iron in order to achieve its immaculate pitch-black hue. A piece of art,...

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Feb 15, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Meet the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive 5 Days Lake Suwa Before Dawn SLGA021G

Grand Seiko is known for taking inspiration from the beautiful nature surrounding its production sites in Japan. The latest example is the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive 5 Days Lake Suwa Before Dawn SLGA021G whose dials reflects the color and the pattern of the waves on Lake Suwa near the Shinshu Watch Studio in...

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Feb 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Grand Seiko Drops Two Limited Hi-Beat Watches to Mark 25th Anniversary of the Caliber 9S

To honor the 25th anniversary of the Caliber 9S, first introduced in 1998 and since then continuously evolved, Grand Seiko created two limited editions that encompass the beautiful scenery of the brand’s home in the Iwate Prefecture in Japan. Both executions of the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Caliber 9S 25th Anniversary Limited Edition feature magnificent...

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Jan 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Seiko Launches Special Edition Prospex Inspired By Polar Landscape

110 years after Seiko created Japan’s very first wristwatch, the Laurel, the brand is celebrating the 2023 milestone anniversary with a series of commemorative timepieces. Second release in this collection is a new Prospex model in the Seiko Save the Ocean series, which is available in a limited release of 5,000 pieces (Ref. SPB333). The...

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Jan 5, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Grand Seiko Adds a Spring-Drive Timepiece to the Heritage Collection

When it comes to its Heritage collection, Grand Seiko often uses inspirations from Mother Nature and the landscape surrounding its production sites to create artistic dials. The new SBGY011‘s filigree surface pattern against a white background echoes the short moment, Asaborake in Japanese, when a new day breaks through the mountains of Shinshu, where all Spring...

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Nov 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Citizen Celebrates the Series 8 Collection with an All-Black Limited Edition

When Citizen announced the relaunch of its Series 8 collection at the start of 2021, the watches that composed it quickly caught the attention of the market with their striking looks, utility-driven design, and excellent build quality. Following that success and marking the first anniversary of the relaunch of Citizen’s Series 8 collection, the brand has introduced a limited edition,...

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Oct 14, 2022 by WatchTime

Grand Seiko Expands Quartz GMT Offerings with the New SBGN027 and SBGN029

The Grand Seiko Sport Collection offers a wide selection of sports watches that champion legibility and durability, from dive watches to chronographs to watches with a GMT capability. The entire collection bears certain similarities in terms of design, but each maintains its own unique flare. Two of the latest additions to the collection do much...

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Oct 7, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Introducing the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer With a Blue Dial

Seiko announced the release of a new Prospex Speedtimer, adding the watch into serial production following the success of a limited edition iteration. The Limited Edition Prospex Speedtimer was launched as a tribute to the World Athletic Championships which took place in Eugene, Oregon, in July 2022. The newly released follow-up model is a Prospex...

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Sep 3, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

The Celebration Continues: Grand Seiko Releases Spring Drive Powered 44GS 55th Anniversary LE ref. SBGY009

The celebrations at Grand Seiko continue this week, with the esteemed Japanese watchmaker releasing its latest of celebratory pieces marking the 55th anniversary of the original 44GS design. The new watch, dubbed the 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition ref. SBGY009, joins the brand’s historically influenced Heritage Collection, with it taking direct influence from the original...

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Aug 19, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Variation in Black, Presented in Titanium: Grand Seiko Introduces the “Night Birch” ref. SLGH017

Grand Seiko introduces the SLGH017 “Night Birch”, a new timepiece following up on the success of the “White Birch” ref. SLGH005 that was awarded the Men’s Watch Prize at the 2021 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. As the name of the new debut suggests, the latest iteration features a black dial with a subtle texture that...

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Jul 27, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

More Royalty: Seiko Adds a New LE to the King Seiko Watch Family

Two years ago, Seiko re-introduced the King Seiko, a successful timepiece that saw its first premiere in 1961. Now, the Japanese company honors a style that was released in 1965 via an updated edition of the King Seiko KSK. With its sharp, angular case, meticulously crafted and beautifully visible hour markers and hands, and, of...

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Jul 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Mechanical Masterpieces: A Closer Look at the Grand Seiko Kodo Constant-Force Tourbillon

The tourbillon, invented over 200 years ago by the brilliant watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet in order to improve the precision of pocket watches, is still considered the pinnacle of precision watchmaking. The filigree mechanism, with its balance and escapement permanently rotating in a cage to defy the influence of gravity, literally makes the hearts of aficionados...

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Jul 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Craftsmanship Meets Accuracy in Grand Seiko’s 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition

Grand Seiko celebrates the 55th anniversary of the legendary 44GS design in a watch inspired by the sea of clouds in Shinshu. When introduced in 1967, the 44GS first was the first timepiece that incorporated a design quality later known as the “Grand Seiko Style.” This set of nine principles gave Grand Seiko its distinctive...

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Jun 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Strength Meets Serenity in G-SHOCK’s MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi”

Earlier this year, G-SHOCK caught the attention of market-at-large when it launched its most luxurious execution yet of its iconic and historic DW-5000C design in the MRGB5000. Expanding the impressive collection, G-SHOCK is further elevating the 1983-dervied style with its latest in the MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi.” The new watch— like the previous MRGB5000 options before it—...

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Jun 24, 2022 by WatchTime