Watchmaking in Japan

Master of the swords

PORTRAIT

By Serge Maillard

July 2019

Swordsmith Sadanobu Gassan works with Casio to craft watches for a dedicated MR-G line. The heir to six generations of artisans, he explains how he works today.

Master of the swords

PORTRAIT

By Serge Maillard

July 2019

Master of the swords

Swordsmith Sadanobu Gassan works with Casio to craft watches for a dedicated MR-G line. The heir to six generations of artisans, he explains how he works today.

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