100 years of the Seiko wristwatch
July 2024
A century ago saw the first wristwatch bearing the Seiko name on the dial – the start of a new endeavour that would change the global horological landscape. (…)
“Japanese brands have all come to the same conclusion: move upmarket”
June 2024
Hirota Masayuki has been the face of Chronos Japan magazine for two decades. He is also one of Japan’s leading watch market specialists. We asked him about (…)
A year of symbols for Japan
EDITORIAL
June 2024
An interesting development, perhaps even a major shift, is taking place in Japanese watchmaking. The Japanese watch industry has long set itself up to be (…)
New series inspired by 1969 vintage King Seiko design debuts
June 2024
The new series is offered with silver, purple, and green dials, featuring textures that evoke Tokyo culture. A limited edition with a light blue-green dial (…)
Seiko welcomes two Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition models
June 2024
Two new creations inspired by the starry sky at night join the collection. The powerful and beautiful brilliance of the stars twinkling in the vast night (…)
Credor celebrates 50th anniversary with Eichi II special edition
May 2024
Since its inception in 1974, the brand has epitomised the beauty of Japanese aesthetics combined with watchmaking excellence. This year, a limited edition (…)
Seiko 5 Sports launches an all-new “SNXS” series
April 2024
Based on the Japanese brand’s own SNXS sports watch from the ’70s, this new series has evolved with the EDC (Everyday Carry) concept for daily use. With a (…)
Seiko introduces new Presage Classic Series design
March 2024
Gracefully embracing Japan’s timeless beauty, the Presage line’s Classic Series makes its debut with five new watches. This collection draws inspiration (…)
Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch
March 2024
The Japanese brand introduces three new creations inspired by the signature 1965 Seiko diver’s watch. Featuring enhanced specifications, two of the watches (…)
Seiko Prospex adds two creations to The Black Series
January 2024
The Black Series represents a concept of “night vision.” The Green Lumibrite Pro shines brightly on the black dial, giving the impression of peering through (…)
The global debut of three Seiko Prospex Marinemaster mechanical divers
December 2023
First launched in the Japanese domestic market, Seiko’s flagship diving series has been revitalised with three new top-tier Prospex mechanical watches. This (…)
A ’60s reboot: Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT Limited Edition
November 2023
The new model is a faithful re-creation of Seiko’s archival 1968 model, the brand’s first GMT with a rotating bezel. Retaining the original’s classic sports (…)
