Home | Watchtravel

top of page

WATCHTRAVEL
Explore the World, One Watch at a Time

Travel • Explore • Collect

Grand Seiko “Kiku” at Big Moon, Kyoto, Japan

Grand Seiko “Kiku” at Big Moon, Kyoto, Japan

Grand Seiko “Kiku” at Big Moon, Kyoto, Japan

4 min read

Grand Seiko First at Kyotoya in Otsu, Japan

Grand Seiko First at Kyotoya in Otsu, Japan

Grand Seiko First at Kyotoya in Otsu, Japan

3 min read

Minase in Osaka: Finding #63 of-77 Masterpiece at NEXT BRIDGE

Minase in Osaka: Finding #63 of-77 Masterpiece at NEXT BRIDGE

Minase in Osaka: Finding #63 of-77 Masterpiece at NEXT BRIDGE

3 min read

King Seiko Vanac, Grand Quartz & GS62 from BB Garage

King Seiko Vanac, Grand Quartz & GS62 from BB Garage

King Seiko Vanac, Grand Quartz & GS62 from BB Garage

4 min read

Rolex: The Crown that Changed Watchmaking

Rolex: The Crown that Changed Watchmaking

Rolex: The Crown that Changed Watchmaking

6 min read

Grand Seiko: Japan’s Pursuit of the Perfect Watch (1960–2026)

Grand Seiko: Japan’s Pursuit of the Perfect Watch (1960–2026)

Grand Seiko: Japan’s Pursuit of the Perfect Watch (1960–2026)

4 min read

Osaka Watch Hunt (2026)

Osaka Watch Hunt (2026)

Osaka Watch Hunt (2026)

3 min read

Top Watch Guides for Collectors to Elevate Collections

Top Watch Guides for Collectors to Elevate Collections

Top Watch Guides for Collectors to Elevate Collections

4 min read

Luxury Watch Destinations: Exploring Horology's Best

Luxury Watch Destinations: Exploring Horology's Best

Luxury Watch Destinations: Exploring Horology's Best

4 min read

The History of Watches: An Enthusiast’s Journey

The History of Watches: An Enthusiast’s Journey

The History of Watches: An Enthusiast’s Journey

3 min read

Norqain Wild One Purple at Time+Tide, London

Norqain Wild One Purple at Time+Tide, London

Norqain Wild One Purple at Time+Tide, London

2 min read

Minase 7 Windows purple mother-of-pearl (YUKI-HIRA) Limited Edition 77 takes in the sights of beautiful Kyoto, Japan.

Minase 7 Windows purple mother-of-pearl (YUKI-HIRA) Limited Edition 77 takes in the sights of beautiful Kyoto, Japan.

Over the Big Moon where I encountered the Grand Seiko SBGM235 aka “Kiku”. Highly recommend checking out @Bigmoon.Kyoto watch boutique in Kyoto, Japan for amazing deals on used watches.
Thank you @grandseikojapan for creating this masterpiece. Full story at https://www.watchtravel.com/post/grand-seiko-kiku-at-big-moon-kyoto-japan

Over the Big Moon where I encountered the Grand Seiko SBGM235 aka “Kiku”. Highly recommend checking out @Bigmoon.Kyoto watch boutique in Kyoto, Japan for amazing deals on used watches.
Thank you @grandseikojapan for creating this masterpiece. Full story at https://www.watchtravel.com/post/grand-seiko-kiku-at-big-moon-kyoto-japan

On the shores of Lake Biwa (Japan’s largest freshwater lake) in the sleepy town of Otsu, there lies a giant vendor of vintage watches. Supplying watches globally via the magic of @chrono24. Since I was in Kyoto, I decided a visit was in order. What I found surprised me. Full Story at https://www.watchtravel.com/post/grand-seiko-first-at-kyotoyo-in-otsu-japan

On the shores of Lake Biwa (Japan’s largest freshwater lake) in the sleepy town of Otsu, there lies a giant vendor of vintage watches. Supplying watches globally via the magic of @chrono24. Since I was in Kyoto, I decided a visit was in order. What I found surprised me. Full Story at https://www.watchtravel.com/post/grand-seiko-first-at-kyotoyo-in-otsu-japan

Beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto at dawn. Visited by classic JDM watches: Minase 7 windows 2.0 in Ice-blue and Knot, original automatic open heart in red.

Beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto at dawn. Visited by classic JDM watches: Minase 7 windows 2.0 in Ice-blue and Knot, original automatic open heart in red.

If you’re in #Osaka, looking for a Minase, or Doxa or Nomos Glashutte, Zeroo and more, pay a visit to @next_bridge_fortune_time for a great selection and personalized service. Full story here https://www.watchtravel.com/post/minase-in-osaka-finding-63-of-77-masterpiece-at-next-bridge

If you’re in #Osaka, looking for a Minase, or Doxa or Nomos Glashutte, Zeroo and more, pay a visit to @next_bridge_fortune_time for a great selection and personalized service. Full story here https://www.watchtravel.com/post/minase-in-osaka-finding-63-of-77-masterpiece-at-next-bridge

Visit @freemarket_bb_garage for the largest selection of quality Vintage watches at great prices. Get the expertise of Samo San and his amazing team for your dream watch. Full story here https://www.watchtravel.com/post/acquiring-vintage-seiko-in-osaka-bb-amemura-bb-garage

Visit @freemarket_bb_garage for the largest selection of quality Vintage watches at great prices. Get the expertise of Samo San and his amazing team for your dream watch. Full story here https://www.watchtravel.com/post/acquiring-vintage-seiko-in-osaka-bb-amemura-bb-garage

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

Follow us on Instagram

bottom of page