The "Chronos Top 10 Watches Rankings," a reader-selected series, was launched in conjunction with a regular feature in Chronos Japan. The system is quite simple: webChronos readers are asked to vote for their No. 1 watch from among the top 10 watches in Chronos Japan's rankings. This time, the theme was "2021: A Year Full of Outstanding Watches," and we carefully selected some outstanding models from the many released in 2021. Voting results were tallied from April 1st to 8th, 2022.
The much anticipated results are announced!
⤵︎4th place
The Citizen / Mechanical Model Caliber 0200
"Mechanical Model Caliber 0200" NC0200-90E
Automatic winding. Stainless steel. 605,000 yen (tax included). For inquiries, please contact Citizen Customer Service Center at 0120-78-4807.
[Readers' reasons for voting]
・Rather than trying to be eccentric, they are taking on the Swiss watch market in a straightforward manner. I was impressed by their approach.
・The fusion with a prestigious Swiss brand is innovative! We have high hopes for the future of this new type of Japanese watch.
・After actually owning it, I fell in love with the excellent craftsmanship, precision, and high visibility.
⤴︎3nd place
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor
"Tonda PF Micro Rotor"
Automatic winding. Pt x SS. 2,585,000 yen (tax included). Inquiries: Parmigiani Fleurier Tel. 03-5413-5745
[Readers' reasons for voting]
・Simple yet unorthodox.
・An ambitious piece that expresses the brand's worldview through styling alone, erasing the brand name. There is no brand name on the front of a Mercedes. I think we have entered an era where watches can express individuality through styling, just like cars.
・Unprecedented elegance.
⤴︎2nd place
Patek Philippe/Calatrava 6119
"Calatrava 6119"
Manual winding. 18KRG. 3,553,000 yen (tax included). For inquiries, please contact Patek Philippe Japan Information Center at 03-3255-8109.
[Readers' reasons for voting]
- Significantly improved manual winding movement and stunning design.
・One vote for the courage to release a new hand-wound watch in this day and age
・It's completely a matter of personal preference, but it's packed with everything a watch lover loves: hand-wound, three hands, small seconds, see-through back, guilloched.
