At the time, EIWA’s primary business involved processing and molding Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP), but due to the impact of the Lehman Shock and other factors, the company was seeking new ventures. COBARION® became a turning point for them. Although EIWA had no prior experience in alloy manufacturing, the company successfully began production in 2011, with guidance from Professor Chiba and the support of an advisor with expertise in specialty steel manufacturing. However, there were challenges during the commercialization phase, and COBARION® was ultimately not adopted for medical use.Despite this, EIWA chose not to halt COBARION® production. The company exhibited…

When I think of Breitling, just about the last thing that comes to mind is any adjective in the realm of “dainty.” My immediate associations are with its penchant for cases daring to push far past the widely accepted Goldilocks zone and venture into 42mm and even into 48mm territory from time to time. I think of the brand’s historical ties to both the Aviation and Diving worlds, iconic lines like the Superocean and Navitimer, and, most recently, the NFL Chronomat. So, to say that last week’s news that Breitling dropped its smallest Chronomat yet — in a certifiably teeny 28mm sizing — came…

I have a confession to make: I’m a bit of an integrated bracelet sports watch skeptic.   As the watch community went crazy for integrated, Gerald Genta inspired designs over the last few years, I largely observed from the bench. Watches like the Royal Oak, the Nautilus, and newer challengers like Moser’s Streamliner and Chopard’s reissued (and heavily redesigned) Alpine Eagle have always been curiosities at best, for me. I’ve never lusted after an integrated bracelet sports watch. It feels like that’s almost transgressive to say, or at least would have been at the height of Royal Oak mania a few…

Just a couple of weeks ago, we brought a very interesting Dutch watchmaker to your attention: Fred Dingemans. Through his eponymous brand, dingemans mechanische horloges (Dingemans Mechanical Watches), Fred offers a true slice of artisanal watchmaking, with a lot of work done by one man, by hand. While his three-hander in bronze was already quite something, I feel his Jump Hour watches are where the real proverbial magic happens. Solely using fully refurbished New Old Stock movements by Tenor Dorly, kind of a jump hour specialist back in the day, Fred is able to create watches that are equal part…

There have been a lot of watch events lately, a testament to the strength of the watch community amid all the talk of a market downturn. But vintage watch fairs – where the public can buy some of the truly great and rare stuff – are still not as common. Sure, there’s a circuit of shows that take place worldwide, but they’re largely for dealer-to-dealer transactions and some have become increasingly, well, sketchy, as safety has become a concern. Time on Show in Bologna, from October 24th to 27th, is designed not just to have better vintage watches than most…

Even if I do favor the cool expressions of indie brands, the majority of my watches are traditional. But my €2K Otsuka Lotec got the strongest reaction I’ve ever seen at Geneva Watch Days this year. As usual, I was trying to wear an inoffensive but interesting watch. I didn’t want it to clash with […] Visit Multiple Displays: Are They The Coolest Thing Since Tourbillons? — Examples From MB&F, Vianney Halter, Cartier, And More to read the full article.