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■First feature: A new standard that goes beyond being a "diving tool" - a true diver's watch!

Diving watches continue to be sought after by many watch enthusiasts for their high water resistance, unidirectional rotating bezels, and large case styles. But what exactly is the true essence of a diver's watch? Taking into account the new ISO 6425 standard revised in 2018, we will consider the new ideals of diver's watches from various perspectives.

■Second Feature: Portrait of an Iconic Piece 65 Tudor Black Bay

Tudor shook up the watch industry with the release of the Black Bay in 2012. This collection, with a design that exceeds its price range, was further enhanced by the adoption of an in-house movement. This evolution was brought about by Tudor's half-century of commitment to diver's watches.

■Third Feature: Thinking about the ideal buckle The physiology of buckles

■Watch Paranoia Chronicles No. 43 "The People Who Restored the Crown Prince's Investiture Celebration Clock"

The Imperial Clock was restored at the request of the Imperial Household Agency. It was a gift from the then city of Tokyo to celebrate Emperor Showa's enthronement in 5. However, after two world wars and the turbulent Showa era, the clock's movement mechanism was lost to history, and was eventually restored by Citizen Watch. We take a closer look at the strange story behind this historic discovery.