Naoya Hida & Co
This is very much a #latergram as they say, I’d written up the below almost a year ago but somehow I just forgot. I saw these watches April 26, 2023 ! In any event, still worthwhile sharing I think. The Armory, a clothing store / brand in Hong Kong and Ne...
Thank you for that write up - I think those are very special watches.
As an owner I have to say that everything from the winding feel to the hand engraved numerals and the case finishing gives the impression of a really high quality artisanal piece. It is subtle but gives a lot of pleasure when on the wrist. It feels more J...
Japanese independents seem to contribute a distinct aesthetic through their pieces.
Is Naoya Hida considered as highly as the Kikuchi Nakagawa pieces that have a 12-year wait?
I believe it's a variation of the Valjoux 7750 (sans the rotor and chronograph mechanism).
An in-house movement would be enticing, but perhaps too much to hope for.
This is the point I struggle with too.
Unfortunately I don’t recall the exact details of the conversation I had with Hilda-san but I was asking him about the manufacturing and source of many parts and as you expect the bias is towards locally supplied. The quality of the watch when held in the...
I don't know if I agree ...
You can say that Lang and Heyne use simple Unitas for time only watches, Voutilainen vingt-8 is Peaeux 260 derivative, Vianney halter classic - a basic lemania etc. It is generic gear train but the finishing and modifications are what really matters. The ...
Beautiful pieces
Understand the order books will be open in May for these beautifully designed timepieces
I am following the brand for a while now , love there timeless designs.
Hope to see it in person one day 🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing these live pictures
I have been eyeing the moon version for a while, but the 37mm size is a no go for me these days...
They are not for sale at retail points of sale.
The model is 20 or so watches per year, across all models, and one submits indications of interest once a year (next month actually). So I think you need to either find an existing owner or keep an eye open for a trunk show in the US again (which may happ...
Ronald, Hida is in NYC this week.
He is doing a trunk show at The Armory (Tribeca and UES, different days). I believe it’s Friday and Saturday. The Armory is a menswear store/brand, see their website for detail.
Thank you very much for sharing!
I don’t see these in the wild and it’s great you shared!