For the fourth instalment of this series, we will be taking a look at some of our favourite (and sometimes, lesser-known) watches from independent watchmakers. In…
It is not often that a ultra high end independent watchmaker is compelled by compassion to make less expensive watches so that his admirers can afford…
Earlier this week, the world witness a historical event in Japan. On Wednesday, Emperor Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne to become the 126th monarch of…
We have covered the Asaoka Project Tsunami in detail earlier. The first pieces were very Art Deco in style. Hajime Asaoka released a new update to…
In the next few days, the city of Basel in Switzerland will open its doors with welcoming arms for Baselworld 2018. For those who are not…
Hajime Asaoka captures the imagination of the independent watchmaking enthusiast almost with a surreal magnetic charm. Here is a Japanese gentleman, who hardly speak any English,…
Following my colleagues’ top selections of this year’s Baselworld novelties, I have also selected my Top 5 watches from the highly-touted annual watch exhibition as well.…
My choices are simple. Classical timepieces with a twist. Complications are a plus, but the watch has to look beautiful and has a design that sings…
For Baselworld 2017, we are excited to introduce Hajime Asaoka’s new chronograph. The fifth timepiece from the Japanese artisan, Hajime Asaoka first caught our attention with…
We introduced Hajime Asaoka in our feature article from Baselworld 2014, waxing lyrical about his Project Tourbillon. This year, we caught up with the taciturn watchmaker…