Beauty & Fashion

The 3 Best Japanese Watch Brands & Timepieces

We live in the age of the smartphone, where the value placed on traditional watches and timepieces has gradually been diminished. Despite this, the classic watch remains a seminal fashion item, and one that combines functionality and style like no other accessory. It may also be about to be updated too, with renowned Japanese watch brand Casio set to manufacture and release its inaugural smartwatch device in March 2016.

The 3 Best Japanese Watch Brands & Timepieces

Not surprisingly, it is Casio and alternative Japanese brands that lead he current market and remain responsible for some of the best timepieces available to consumer. Here are three of the best:

The Casio G Shock

The Casio G Shock

Arguably the most admired and popular watch on the market, Casio’s G Shock is the timepiece of choice among regular consumers and celebrities alike. Combining a unique aesthetic design and incredible construction, the G Shock watch is incredibly functional and is renowned for its incredible impact resistance features. It is also as iconic as it is economical, with quartz movement and a well-presented digital display guaranteeing accurate performance. Whether you are in the market for style, design or performance, the G Shock range is ideal for you.

The Seiko Orange Monster

The Seiko Orange Monster

From a purely design perspective, the Seiko Orange Monster offers an extremely eye-catching aesthetic and incredible quality. Despite this, it has also earned a reputation for offering exceptional value to consumers and this is something that remains integral to the majority of Japanese watch brands. Afforded the complimentary moniker of the ‘Orange Monster’, its distinctive and bright dial has created a unique market proposition that has earned repute from all over the world. Far from being just a design piece, however, the Orange Monster also delivers outstanding water resistance and has been adopted by professional divers.

The Citizen Signature Collection

The Citizen Signature Collection

A long-standing example of timeless elegance, Citizen watches and the brands iconic timepiece collection remains one of the best-selling propositions in the Japanese marketplace. Offering quality workmanship and durability in equal measure, the devices in this range rely on excellent materials such as stainless steel to underpin their robust performance. The range also includes a number of elegant and neutral colour tones, which add to the enduring sense of simplicity and drives an outstanding ease of use. You should also look out for an aesthetically pleasing dial, which has the potential to capture the attention of consumers and hold the centre position in the marketplace.