Partly made from recycled materials the Casio G-Shock G-5600SRF Surfrider Foundation looks like it has already been used for years
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Japanese made watches
When Seiko teams up with a porcelain maker, you will get this Seiko Presage Craftsmanship SPB445J1 with an Arita porcelain dial
A dress watch with a dial from paper, this is he Citizen The ‘Citizen’ Limited Edition, created for the 100th anniversary of the brand
50 years of Casio watches is celebrated with this Casio Casiotron TRN-50, a re-creation of the Casiotron QW02 from 1974
Casio presents another G-shock version, the Casio G-Shock Mudman GW-9500, with lots of functions including a compass
The Casio Edifice Honda Type R Edition is a collaboration between two iconic Japanese brands to honor fast Honda cars with a Type R badge
The Casio G-Shock Rangeman GPR-H1000 is the newest model of the G-shock Rangeman collection. For now it comes in black or yellow
Seiko is unveiling four new revived editions of Prospex Speedtimer which is the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer 1-100 sec Solar Chronograph
To celebrate the G-shock’s 40th year, Casio unveils the Casio G-Shock MRG-B2000SG Kabuto Helmet, limited to 700 pieces only
To mark its 55th anniversary, Seiko unveils the revived Seiko 5 Sports 55th Anniversary Limited Edition, a homage to the 1968 model