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銀座にある、時計を眺めながらお酒が飲める完全予約制の正規輸入時計店。
By appointments only. Authorized watch retailer & a bar in Ginza, Japan.
来店予約&問合わせ [Appointments] ▶︎ i.nf/ctline

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NWA! My Derijke & Co Capri aventurine dial !
It was sold out by the time I wanted to buy it but luckily I found a Japanese retailer who had one in stock and I quickly snapped it up !
Absolutely love the curved sapphire glass and the beautiful case proportions and aventurine dial . The lajoux perret manual wind movement is also a big plus ! What do you all think ?

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With the CHRONOTHEORY&Co AV-98 aimed to create a casual timepiece that incorporates the refined details of a dress watch.

I personally rarely wear a tuxedo or a suit.
Since I couldn’t find a watch that would complement my everyday casual attire while also featuring the design elements characteristic of the 1940s, I decided to create one myself.

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Thank you for the many inquiries we have been receiving regarding the CHRONOTHEORY&Co AV-98.

As each piece requires 2.5 months to craft, we release them at a pace of 3 units every 6 months.
The next release is scheduled for the spring of 2027.

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The CHRONOTHEORY&Co AV-98 Strato Navy features a dial inspired by the blue lacquer body of a Stratocaster guitar—true to its name.

Achieving the specific hue—a shade sitting right between blue and red—was a particularly challenging process.

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Through events held by TOKYO WATCH WEEK and TOKYO WATCH CLUB, many people had the opportunity to see the CHRONOTHEORY&Co AV-98 in person.

It was a great honor to hear everyone say that the actual timepiece looks overwhelmingly better than it does in photographs.
I hope this helped convey, even if only a little, the excellence of Japanese watch exterior manufacturing and movement decoration techniques.

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With the winners confirmed for the 3rd lottery sale of the CHRONOTHRORY&Co AV-98, we have now begun production of No. 0008, "Timpani Rose."

Since all 3 pieces from this batch are destined for delivery outside Japan, the number of countries where the actual AV-98 can be seen will increase.

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Hand-shaping the movement bridge for the CHRONOTHEORY & Co. AV-98.

After the shape is modified and the edges are beveled, the surface is polished to a perfectly flat finish and adorned with a semi-circular Côtes de Genève pattern.

This is the stage requiring the utmost care from the watchmaker; if the surface preparation is imperfect, the bridge becomes unusable, necessitating a restart of the entire process.

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The movement finishing of the CHRONOTHEORY&Co AV-98 draws its inspiration not from modern wristwatches, but from pocket watches of a century ago.

Consequently, the gear spokes are finished by hand with chamfering and the creation of defined inner angles.
This same meticulous work is applied even to the spokes of the 3rd and 4th wheels, which remain hidden beneath the bridges.

We do not intentionally limit production numbers.
The reality is that, even with a watchmaker working full-time on production, it takes two and a half months to complete a single timepiece.

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The best Japanese watch brands you need to know about. 🇯🇵

(I apologise in advance for my pronunciation, and I’m sure I missed a couple.)

Entry Level:
* Fukushima Watch Co. — @fukushima_watch.co
* Kuoe — @kuoe_official
* Kiwame Tokyo — @kiwametokyo
* Hitori Watch Co. — @hitoriwatchco
Mid-Range:
* Kurono Tokyo — @kuronotokyo
* Shinichi Watch — @shinichi.watch
* Minase — @minase_watch_japan
High-End:
* Otsuka Lotec
* @kikuchi_nakagawa
* @naoya.hida.nhwatch
* @hajimeasaoka_official
* @daizohmakihara.88
* @masahiro_kikuno
* @chronotheory

#japan #japanesewatchmaking

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I traveled to LA to personally deliver the CHRONOTHEORY&Co AV-98 Piano Forte Black to Shawn Stockman, an artist I have long admired.

Boyz II Men’s music is widely listened to in Japan, and as a huge fan myself, I was surprised to receive a DM from him long before the lottery sale even began.
However, after actually meeting him and hearing about his experiences and philosophy, I found myself deeply resonating with him.

Having worked in composition and track-making myself, I know that neither music creation nor watchmaking is a solitary endeavor; both involve carrying on a culture built by those who came before us while adding one’s own unique evolution.
Above all, the most important thing is to pour one’s soul into the work.
It brings me immense joy to see a creation born of this process embraced and enjoyed in a foreign land across the ocean.

Finally, witnessing Shawn’s warm personality during this delivery made it an unforgettable day in my life.
I’m truly grateful.

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The 3 winners for the 3rd lottery sale of the CHRONOTHEORY&Co AV-98 have been finalized.

We apologize for the delay in the announcement, which was caused by the need for a re-selection process after we were unable to contact some of the initial winners.

The next sale is tentatively scheduled for around the spring of 2027.

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Unit No. 0007 of the CHRONOTHEORY&Co AV-98 Piano Forte Black has been completed.

This particular piece marks the first "Black" model to be shipped to the United States.
As our watchmakers continue to hone their skills, the finish on the movement has reached an unprecedented level of quality.

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