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Monochrome
We’ve said it on numerous occasions, but watchmaking isn’t limited to Switzerland or even Europe. There is potential all around the globe, sometimes in the most unexpected places. Japan, for that matter, is one of the most fascinating spots for watches, including independent, creative horology. Names such as Minase, Hajime Asaoka (and Kurono) or Kikuchi […]
Time+Tide
Retro re-releases, cycling watches, new brands and line extensions for old ones, oh my! There's been plenty of head-turning releases this week.The post New releases from TAG Heuer, Tudor, Naoya Hida and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Japanese independent watchmaking has a particular charm, often showing a spare yet intricate way with dials and small-cased sensibility. With a few quietly released collaborative efforts, Hida-san’s main focus is on a small output of orders. Nevertheless, the 2024 releases from Naoya Hida & Co. show a more extroverted side to the brand coming through. […] Visit Introducing: The 2024 Releases From Naoya Hida - Including A Rectangular Grail Candidate to read the full article.
Hodinkee
The Japanese brand's Type 4A and Type 4A-1 are a smaller, sportier take on its vintage-inspired watches.
Worn & Wound
It’s hard to imagine how fine a more or less simple steel watch can be. You’ve likely encountered high-end steel watches from the typical luxury houses that come to mind. For example, Omega, Rolex, or Grand Seiko make stunning steel watches with excellent finishing. It’s fair to ask yourself, how much better or different can finishing get? And then, if you’re lucky enough to have the opportunity, you get to see Naoya Hida’s watches, and you realize that a seemingly simple steel watch still has plenty of room for elevation. The difference isn’t in broad strokes, it’s in the minutia. “Fit and finish” turned up that much more. Details are finished by hand for that wabi-sabi effect of subtle variations and vibrations that add life. I once heard a person refer to something as having “gravity” to define the “X” factor that sets something of quality apart. As a physical, unavoidable force of attraction, this makes sense. While it might take a loupe to truly appreciate the subtleties of the finish on a Naoya Hida watch, it pulls you in with a force beyond your control. I’ve had the experience of seeing the Naoya Hida watches twice now, about a year apart from each other, both times at Mark Cho’s Armoury location in NYC’s Tribeca. The first time was certainly exciting, but the second, which was just a few weeks ago, was revelatory. Perhaps that is because Mr. Hida, and his engraver Keisuke Kano, came to the US to present the watches in person. The ad...
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After years of seeing the Rolex Le Mans Daytona from afar, I finally had the opportunity to spend proper hands-on time with what might be the most desirable modern Rolex ever made.
Time+Tide
Jumping right into another edition of the FWD, Breitling hosted a top event at Melbourne’s Dutton Garage for their Top Time line of chronographs. Inspired by iconic American cars, the Top Time pieces sat next to their respective inspirations – the Mustang, Corvette, Cobra and Thunderbird. View this post on Instagram A post … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Breitling showcases the Top Time among automotive royalty, Naoya Hida presents a new case, URWERK remain URWERK appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
With Zach’s regularly scheduled programming interrupted by a Japan trip with Grand Seiko, I thought I’d wind you down for this week. With releases still coming in strong even after the biggest watch fair of the year wrapped up, we’ve got two releases from opposing ends of the horological spectrum. The rest is as you’d … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Naoya Hida teases new releases, Vulcain goes salmon fishing appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
The vintage-inspired Japanese independent watchmaker releases a collaboration model with the menswear powerhouse from Hong Kong.
Hodinkee
The very first model from Japanese watch maven Naoya Hida is packed with his ideals.
Hodinkee
Get to know the proprietor of an up-and-coming watch brand with vintage styling.
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In the early 1970s, the Quartz Crisis changed watchmaking forever—but early quartz movements had a massive flaw. They were incredibly inefficient, burning through single-use batteries and creating a nightmare of was...
Hodinkee
A novelty from an aspiring Japanese brand with 1950s vintage vibes.
Deployant
New entrant to the independents game - from Japan we introduce the Naoya Hida NH Type 1B. A three handed watch designed with the most classical aesthetics.
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In March I walked away from pulling the trigger on my dream Patek, the World Time ref. 5130G. It's a brand I have a strong love/hate relationship with. Why is this? Why did I chose a simple mechanical Hamilton GS Khak...
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Kicking off Monday with an inspiring visit from HerzWerk Watchmaking! We had the privilege of interviewing Martin and exploring his stunning creations, including a masterpiece crafted during the challenges of the Covi...
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