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2014.02.03

Chronoswiss Swatch Tissot Breitling Bell & Ross Junghans Longines

The first news of a fire at the ETA factory came suddenly at the end of 2013. The fire broke out in the zinc plating workshop, apparently damaging parts of the facility, which was built in 1793. Hoping for a speedy recovery, this time we've selected the "Best of ETA" from current models. Naturally, the votes will be split, but that's to be expected.

1 bit 52 points / 3 people

Swatch/Swatch System 51

Photo: "Swatch System 51". Automatic movement. Plastic. Price TBD. For inquiries, please call Swatch Group Japan at 0570-004-00.

●It has 51 parts and is fully automated. It is a watch that is attracting a lot of attention as a new generation mechanical movement. I would have liked it to be possible to overhaul it. (Takagi)
●The reason it was ranked at the top is because it is completely "new." The concept of achieving the best performance with the minimum number of parts is excellent. (Sugawara)
●In fact, this new movement was the most disruptive to the watch industry at Baselworld 2013. It boasts astonishingly high precision and a long power reserve, yet can be assembled in about 20 minutes. As a mass-produced, ultra-affordable mechanical movement, it has the potential to turn the industry upside down. (Suzuki)

2 bit 34 points / 4 people

Tissot / Luxury Automatic

Photo: "Luxury Automatic." Automatic winding. Stainless steel. 105,000 yen. For inquiries, please contact Tissot/Swatch Group Japan at 03-6254-7361.

With a power reserve of approximately 80 hours, the high precision of a COSC-certified chronometer, and a low price, the Powermatic 80 has pioneered a new frontier in mechanical watches. (Sugawara)
●It has a long power reserve of approximately 80 hours, yet is reasonably priced. It is a masterpiece that takes advantage of ETA's economies of scale. (Shinoda)

3 bit 34 points / 2 people

Junghans / Max Bill by Junghans Chronoscope

Photo: "Max Bill by Junghans Chronoscope." Automatic movement. Stainless steel. 216,000 yen. For inquiries, please contact Europassion at 03-5295-0411.

●I like Bauhaus, so I ranked it highly. The dial of the Bombe is a three-dimensional design with uneven surfaces, and the hands are bent to match the curves. Not only is the design great, but the craftsmanship is also excellent. (Takagi)
●The simple and functional design, inspired by the Bauhaus movement, is excellent. At this point, it even feels sexy. This watch, equipped with the ETA7750, which has been refined over the course of approximately 40 years, is unbeatable in my opinion. (Suzuki)

4 bit 49 points / 4 people

Bell & Ross / BR03 Aviation

Photo: "BR03 Aviation". Automatic. Stainless steel. 1 million yen. For inquiries, please contact All Blue at 03-5977-7759.

●The square case makes a big impact. When you actually wear it, you'll be surprised at how comfortable it is. I chose this watch for its design, but it also offers good value for money. (Takagi)