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At Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva, there were some spectacular innovations and mechanical masterpieces on display. Among them were numerous complications, unprecedented displays, new solutions for well-known problems, a new escapement, and the most accurate mechanical wristwatch ever. Vacheron…
Japan’s rich cultural heritage evokes countless associations – yet fine watchmaking is rarely among them. This is hardly surprising: many still perceive the Far East as a challenge to the traditional world of mechanical timepieces. After all, it was Japan…
Swisswatches is delighted to present the watch community with the industry’s very first ‘Boutique Travel Guide’. In this segment, we will share not only the very best watch boutiques in town, but also the other most exciting things available in…
Mangas here, sushi there. Zen Buddhism meets street style, and the crowds of Tokyo’s Shibuya district meet the snowy dreamscapes of Hokkaidō. There’s no doubt about it: viewed from afar, Japan conjures up a wide variety of associations. Clichés mingle…