Chronos May issue (vol. 84) on sale April 3rd
■First Feature: New Watch Research 2019: How to Make a Good Watch
We interviewed the manufacturers and developers of the watches and technologies that were particularly noteworthy among the new releases announced at SIHH and Baselworld in 2019. From ultra-high-precision practical models to masterpieces with high-end complications, we report on everything from the manufacturing sites to the deep world of watches, capturing the curiosity of watch lovers and acting as their eyes, ears, mouths, and hands, allowing us to reach out to them as a watch magazine.
■Second Feature: Portrait of an Iconic Piece 53 IWC Aquatimer
The first Aquatimer, released in 1967, was a makeshift diver's watch that used the compressor case that was popular at the time. However, with the release of the Ocean 2000 in 1982, the Aquatimer evolved into a full-fledged collection. Let's take a look back at its history over the past half century.
■Third special feature TIME TO MOVE
The Swatch Group's top six brands demonstrate its true value
The Swatch Group has withdrawn from Baselworld, but six of its brands have held their own event in Switzerland, titled "TIME TO MOVE." What the six participating companies have in common is that they have reduced the number of new releases and increased the quality. Another major feature of the 2019 event is the new attempts at exterior design. We will take a closer look at the details of the Swatch Group's first event, which attracted top journalists from around the world.
■Watch Paranoia Chronicles No. 32 "The Development Story of the Solid Gold G-SHOCK, a Dream Come True"
On December 13, 2018, the 35th anniversary of the birth of G-SHOCK, a surprising announcement was made. The ultimate concept model unveiled at Baselworld in 2015, a solid gold G-SHOCK, would be released. This article delves into the untold story of its development, which was literally the realization of Casio's "Dream Project."
