The thought to launch a second version of HODINKEE is one thing we have considered for a while, however the determination in the end got here all the way down to discovering the precise market and the precise companions. As an unbelievable watch market with passionate, subtle collectors and a wealthy watchmaking custom of its personal, Japan makes good sense. It has lengthy been on the heart of appreciation of Rolex and Omega. F.P. Journe’s first boutique was situated in Tokyo, a few of Lange’s most educated collectors stay there, and consider it or not, greater than half of the entire Philippe Dufour Simplicity watches went to Japan. It is a particular place. It is lengthy been a second dwelling to a lot of our editors. Likewise, teaming up with a seasoned and dynamic media group like Hearst Fujingaho will guarantee we’ll be capable to ship the identical high quality editorial in Japanese as we do English, on-line and in print.
