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■First Feature: The Life of a Watch Enthusiast Part 12

The COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020 has dramatically changed people's consumption behavior. One of the most notable changes has been luxury watches, which have asset value. Their rapid price fluctuations have drawn people's attention to watches, and the asset value of watches is now discussed almost daily in the news. It is easy to view the watch market of the past few years as a bubble.

However, it cannot be denied that the market has matured as the volume has grown. Amid the general public's enthusiasm for asset value, some enthusiasts have become even more discerning in their own ways.

In this installment of "The Life of a Watch Enthusiast," we'll be looking at people who have built their own worlds without being swayed by the rest of the world. Their watches represent an unwavering identity.

■Second Feature: Portraits of Iconic Pieces 79 Louis Vuitton "Tambour"

Louis Vuitton's Tambour, released in 2002, has been an icon of the company for many years. However, in 2023, Louis Vuitton revamped this model, giving it a completely different character. This new generation Tambour is not an icon of the present, but an icon of the future. We will reveal the full details.

■Third Special Feature: The speculations of various companies regarding the new standards for watches

Watch standards have changed dramatically over the past decade. After much discussion, the new standards surrounding the revision of the Geneva Seal came into effect in 2012, bringing with it new accuracy standards. The ISO standards, which stipulate the essentials of diver's watches, moved to their fourth edition in 2018, and the METAS Master Chronometer has entered its second chapter with the arrival of new entrants. How have these changes changed the world of watches?

■Watch Paranoia Chronicles No. 56 "The Revolutionary Beginning of the 40th Anniversary of G-SHOCK"

2023 marks the 40th anniversary of the birth of G-SHOCK in 1983. A revolutionary, one-of-a-kind full gold G-SHOCK was developed and sold at a charity auction for an astounding price. At the same time, its innovation marked the beginning of a new future for G-SHOCK.