Chronos May issue (vol. 89) on sale April 3rd
The latest issue of Chronos Japan focuses on new releases. It features newly-taken photos of the watches unveiled at Watches & Wonders Geneva (formerly SIHH), as well as interviews with the CEOs and product managers of each manufacturer. 2020 has been a difficult year for trends to grasp. However, with just one read, you'll be able to grasp the major trends.
■First Feature [Detailed Report on New 2020 Models] A New Watch That Sparks Hope
Watches & Wonders Geneva (formerly SIHH) and Baselworld 2020 were scheduled to be held from late April to early May 2020. The COVID-19 outbreak, which originated in Wuhan, China and quickly spread around the world, forced the cancellation of these large-scale international watch fairs. However, the new products that companies had planned to announce at each fair have continued to be announced one after another, making full use of digital platforms. While the announcement format has changed significantly from previous years, we've selected some of the most noteworthy new products and will be sharing them with you, along with the perspectives of international journalists such as Gisbert L. Brunner and SJX, as well as the response of each watch manufacturer to upcoming fairs.
■Second Feature: Portrait of Iconic Piece 58 Sinn "103"
Sinn Specialty Watch Company is now a globally renowned name. However, it wasn't until the late 1960s that the company began manufacturing wristwatch chronographs. The "103," with its waterproof case designed for military use, transformed into a Sinn signature model from the late 80s onwards. Here are the details.
■Third Feature: The Frontline of Extreme Watches
Extreme watches are required to perform their mission of keeping time even in environments that make it difficult for the wearer to function, such as the unimaginable water pressures experienced at great depths and temperatures far below freezing. This time, we have selected and re-edited some of these extraordinary watches with cutting-edge specifications from articles in the German edition of Kronos to present to you. In addition to introducing extreme watches, this feature also looks at sponsorship activities for adventurers who venture into environments where these incredible specifications are actually required, as well as the efforts of brands to preserve the "mother nature" that serves as the stage for adventurers' challenges.
■Watch Paranoia Chronicles No. 37 "Luca Soprana, the Magician Who Shapes Dreams"
Jacob & Co.'s Astronomia, a playful timepiece that has astounded watch enthusiasts. This ultra-complex timepiece, which embodies a "dream," is born from a free "mind" unconstrained by conventional wisdom and rules, and is rooted in the tradition and craftsmanship of watchmaking. We unravel the free-spirited watchmaking of its creator, Luca Soprana.
