To commemorate the 100th anniversary of its first branded timepiece, Citizen has introduced this Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0200 100th Anniversary
Japanese made watches are renowned for their precision, innovation, and affordability, offering a balance between craftsmanship and technology. Leading brands like Seiko, Citizen, and Casio have transformed the global watch market with their dedication to quality and unique approach to watchmaking. But also with very cheap models that copied the design of the Swiss industry.
.
However, most Japanese watchmakers are known for pioneering innovations like Seiko’s development of the quartz movement in 1969. Which revolutionized timekeeping accuracy and made watches more accessible. They also excel in crafting high-quality mechanical watches, combining traditional techniques with modern advancements.
.
Japanese watches emphasize durability and functionality, often featuring innovations like solar power (Eco-Drive by Citizen) or shock resistance (Casio’s G-Shock). Unlike Swiss luxury watches, Japanese timepieces are recognized for their affordable luxury while maintaining craftsmanship.
.
This industry is a significant contributor to Japan’s global reputation for precision engineering, offering a wide range of styles from minimalist designs to high-tech sports models.
.
Japanese made watches
The Casio G-Shock Gravitymaster GRB300 series is an extremely rugged watch with numerous functions designed with aviators in mind
The Seiko 5 Sports HUF Limited Edition SRPL33 brings together the worlds of watchmaking and street culture
The Grand Seiko Heritage SBGW321G, a European limited-edition timepiece, reflects a connection to Japanese artistry and culture
The Seiko 5 Sports Denham Limited Edition is a collaboration between the Japanese brand and the Dutch denim brand Denham
Casio’s G-Shock flagship line, the MR-G, introduces the MRG-B2000JS Jyuroku-Maru: San, a limited edition influenced by katana swords
40 years after the first G-Shock, the Japanese brand launches this Casio G-Shock DW-5000R, re-creating the then-groundbreaking DW-5000C
The new Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMC-B2100 Series is what is says, a full metal G-Shock with all the functions you will ever need
The Grand Seiko Elegance SBGY035 Hokata Peaks is dedicated to the mountains around Seiko, and 20 years of the spring drive caliber
Another limited sunrise edition, the Grand Seiko Elegance SBGA499 Hokata Peaks has a color that is connected to the sun and mountains