Watches of the World 96 Page Japanese (165)

language : Japanese, 96Page Pursuing Development by Leveraging Unique Strengths Since launching the world's first titanium-cased wristwatch, the “X-8 Chronometer,” in 1970, Citizen has advanced titanium manufacturing and surface hardening technologies. Orient Star leverages Seiko Epson's cutting-edge technology to develop dial processing methods. Casio, with its motto of “Challenge and Evolution,” strives to attract new users. Introducing each brand's distinctive product development and new releases. Seiko: Takuma Kawauchiya & Tokyo Watch Precision: Raku Okada Takuma Kawauchiya, who developed the “Grand Seiko KODO Constant Force Tourbillon” that won the Chronometry Prize at the 2022 GPHG and garnered significant attention; and Raku Okada, who created the wristwatch-type metronome “Tempo Rubato” as his graduation project at College of Jewelry. Before entering the world of watches, both were active as musicians. They discuss “Watches. Music. Vocation.” ＜New Releases to Watch＞ Daniel Roth's “Extraplat Souscription” and “Tourbillon Rose Gold,” NAOYA HIDA ＆ Co.'s first complication watch, the “NH TYPE 6A,” Ulysse Nardin's “Diver Air” and “Freak X Gold Enamel,” Konstantin Chaykin's “Joker Iron Mask” and “Joker Golden Mask,” plus new releases from TAG Heuer, Blancpain, Rado, and others.