webChronos is the online platform for Chronos Japan, a magazine specializing in luxury watches. It posts around four to five news articles and features about watches every day. While the term "watches" is often used broadly, it encompasses a wide range of topics. So, what were the articles that most attracted readers' attention? We tallied the number of accesses to webChronos from January 1 to December 14, 2025. We are announcing the top 10 rankings of the most-read articles throughout the year.
Which watch stories caught your readers' attention?
Chronos Japan celebrates its 20th anniversary with the November issue, released on October 3, 2025. The magazine delivers the latest news and topics in the watch industry to its readers through original reporting. The online publication, webChronos, also posts four to five articles per day about various watches.
So, what were the most read articles on webChronos this year? We've compiled the top 10 most popular articles for 2025 based on the number of visits to webChronos calculated between January 1 and December 14, 2025.
No. 10: The history of "strength" that Luminox has built with military watches
Coming in at number 10 is an article that delves into the "strength" of Luminox, a company that has produced many high-spec military watches, from its history and present.
9th place: Introducing all the new Rolex watches for 2025!
Rolex is the watch brand that attracts the most attention at the Watches & Wonders Geneva exhibition, which is held every spring. Many readers will remember that this year, the release of the new Land-Dweller collection, which is equipped with a new movement, caused a big stir.
8th place: "LUC" has been a symbol of Chopard. What is the new model for 2025 that proves its "success"?
The LUC collection, which debuted in 1996, is the company's "embodiment of the pinnacle of Swiss watchmaking." This year, LUC released a variety of new products. We'll introduce you to a selection of these masterpieces.
7th place: Tissot's "PRC 100 Solar" takes on the solar watch market with newly developed technology!
It's no exaggeration to say that the solar watch market has been dominated by Japanese watch manufacturers, but now the prestigious Swiss watch manufacturer Tissot is taking on the challenge! How did the "Litemaster Solar Technology" solve the challenges of solar watches? We reveal its secrets.
6. Blancpain "Fifty Fathoms" - Be strong, be beautiful
This is a reprint of an in-depth article on the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, published in the July 2025 issue of Chronos Japan. What is the current status of this historic diver's watch, which was born in 1953?
5th place: Casio's "Oceanus" breaks new ground! Edo Kiriko expresses the "calm sea under the moonlight"
A new all-black model has been released for the popular OCEANUS model featuring the Edo Kiriko bezel. This article focuses not only on the new design, but also on the exquisite metal dial, which was made possible by using gallium, a technology used in space, in the solar cell.
4th place: The "warrior" G-SHOCK. What is the "MRG-B2000" "Iron Color - KUROGANE IRO"?
The new, powerful MRG-B2000 model has been released as part of the MR-G series, G-SHOCK's flagship line, which is currently garnering attention both domestically and internationally. The theme of this watch is the black iron color that appears on the surface of the iron used in armor, swords, and other military equipment when heated to high temperatures. What are the capabilities of this model?
3rd Place: 55th Anniversary of Citizen Watch Titanium Technology: A Trail of Innovation Paved by Pure Titanium and Duratect
Finally, the TOP 3! In third place is a feature on Citizen, a company that has been honing its technology for 55 years since launching the world's first mass-produced titanium watch, the "X-8 Chronometer," in 1970. We'll introduce their 55-year history and the latest titanium technology today.
No. 2: Why are the Cartier Santos and Tank recommended for men and women of all ages? Explaining the key to their diverse designs
The second place will explore the appeal of Cartier's designs through case studies of the brand's signature collections, the Santos and Tank. Also be sure to check out the video featuring Masaru Sekiguchi, editor-in-chief of Hodinkee Japan, and Masamasa Hirota, editor-in-chief of Chronos Japan and webChronos.
No. 1: Grand Seiko "Spring Drive UFA" The new Caliber 9RB2 achieves the highest level of precision, legibility, and aesthetics
The top spot goes to Masamasa Hirota's article on the Grand Seiko "Spring Drive UFA." He provides a detailed and easy-to-understand explanation of the new Spring Drive and the exterior of the "Evolution 9 Collection" that incorporates it, including interviews with the development team.
