Seiko Presage: Honoring the 1913 Laurel Heritage

Seiko has launched two new Presage Classic Series watches, the HCC005 and HCC006, designed to honor the 1913 “Laurel,” which is recognized as Japan’s first wristwatch. According to Seiko, the collection features traditional Japanese decorative arts, including hand-applied enamel and centuries-old Urushi lacquer. Both models will be available for pre-order starting August 13, 2026, with … Read more

Why Luxury Watches Still Thrive in the Smartwatch Era

Traditional watchmakers and smartwatch manufacturers are carving out distinct economic paths as the global timepiece market fractures into separate consumer categories, according to industry financial data. While wrist computers outsell conventional timepieces tenfold by volume, data from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH, Counterpoint Research, and major Japanese watchmakers reveal that traditional brands … Read more