Japanese Watches

Hands-On with the Orient Star M45 F8 Skeleton

In 2021, Orient celebrated its 70th anniversary and did so by launching an improved version of its Orient Star Skeleton. Orient Star is the most premium line of the Japanese watch manufacturer, which was founded in 1951 and has, for quite some years now, been part of the Seiko Epson conglomerate. In fact, this Orient...

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Jul 22, 2024 by Martin Green

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Green Rambles: Why Aren’t You A Bit More Critical?

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in March 2022. Criticism and watch journalism have always been on edge with one another. One could argue that there is a great dependency between the writing press and the watch brands. Even at WatchTime, many of the brands we cover also advertise with...

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Jun 23, 2024 by Martin Green

Grand Seiko: A Constant Force in Watchmaking

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2022. During the past six decades, Grand Seiko has constantly been pursuing the creation of the world’s most accurate wristwatch, pushing the development of quartz, mechanical and Spring Drive movements. Now, the Japanesegiant is ready to finally enter the haute horlogerie segment. In...

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May 29, 2024 by Roger Ruegger

Citizen Celebrates a Century of Watchmaking with a Limited Pocket Watch

In 1924, Citizen created its first-ever product: a pocket watch. It was given the name “Citizen” to express the idea of a watch that as many people as possible would be able to use and cherish for a long time. Inspired by that original philosophy and commemorating the anniversary, the Japanese watch manufacture now launches...

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Mar 27, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: In Tribute to Adventure — Meet the Citizen Promaster Air Automatic GMT

For over a century, CITIZEN has been synonymous with innovation and excellence in the vast world of watchmaking. The brand’s latest, the Promaster Air Automatic GMT, marks one of the most important modern eras of the brand, celebrating the 35th anniversary of the robust Promaster family. Joining the aviation-focused AIR series as part of the...

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Jan 24, 2024 by WatchTime

The Beauty of Nature: Testing the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Series 9 SLGH005

The Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Series 9 SLGH005, powered by the high-beat Caliber 9SA5, is inspired by the white Shirakaba birch trees that grow near the studio in Shizukuishi. This test from the WatchTime Archives examines how nature and watchmaking are reflected in this the nature-influenced creation. The word “birch” dates back to an Indo-European...

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Jan 16, 2024 by Martina Richter

Challenge Accepted: Comparing Citizen’s Current Line-Up of Vintage-Inspired Dive Watches

In 2022, Citizen brought back its 1977 Challenge Diver in two variants, the Promaster Mechanical Diver NB6021-68L with blue dial and metal bracelet, and the NB6021-17E with black dial and matching rubber strap (see WatchTime’s April issue from 2023 for an extensive introduction to the two versions that were available back then). While the original...

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Dec 29, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Three’s a Charm: Seiko Adds Artful Dials to Its Presage Craftsmanship Series

Seiko introduces three new models in the Presage Craftsmanship Series, each featuring artful dials. Two of these models are adorned with Urushi lacquer, while the third boasts an enamel dial. All three watches are protected by double-curved sapphire crystals and are equipped with a screw-down sapphire case back. With a water resistance of up to...

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Oct 9, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Seiko Introduces Next Generation of King Seiko

In 2021, Seiko commemorated its 140th anniversary with the revival of one of its most sought-after timepiece from its archives, the King Seiko. The original was debuted in the early 1960’s and introduced in a refined version in 1965 that was distinguished by high precision, mirrored by a highly clean and expressive design. After the release of...

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Jul 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

In Steel: A Closer Look at the G-SHOCK Full Metal GMB2100 “CasiOak”

Perhaps one of the most praised champions of versatility in the watch industry, Casio G-Shock is rare to falter when it comes to new additions to its catalog. Many different iterations of G-SHOCK watches have been introduced over the years, from OG digital editions and modernly-focused analog styles, to an array of unique case shapes,...

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Nov 16, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Voutilainen Ji-Ku

Only one day away, WatchTime New York 2022— one of the US’ largest watch collecting events— is soon to make its grand return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall. Taking place from tomorrow Friday, October 21 until this Sunday, October 23, the event will bring together over thirty incredible watchmakers with thousands of enthusiasts for a...

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Oct 20, 2022 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Casio Oceanus “MAKI-E”

Kicking off tomorrow night, WatchTime New York 2022 is almost here, with this year’s show set to be one of our best yet. Marked as one of the most important collectors’ events of the year, the show brings together over 30 incredible brands and thousands of enthusiasts all under one roof at Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham...

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Oct 20, 2022 by WatchTime

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

Sponsored: Citizen Lights the Deep with the NY0155-58X Promaster Dive Automatic (with Hands-on Photos)

Since the launch of the updated Promaster Dive Automatic collection in the spring of this year, Citizen’s popular dive series has been making serious waves among collectors and enthusiasts. Drawing inspiration from the original Promaster NY004 from 1989, the collection as a whole unites classic professional-grade capabilities with modern manufacturing and details. The result is...

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Aug 29, 2022 by WatchTime

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

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

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