On November 22, an auction took place in Hong Kong that will go down in the history of Japanese watchmaking. The famous Phillips auction house organized one of its secret sales, but on a never-before-seen theme: Japan.

Let’s take a look back at some of the watches on display and discuss the results of this exceptional sale.

Taro Tanaka's name is almost always associated with Grand Seiko, but his career includes many other great feats that make him one of the most important people in Seiko's history. Unfortunately, these feats are too often ignored, and the impact that Taro Tanaka had on the brand's evolution is still underestimated. That's about to change with this article!

Taro Tanaka is a familiar name to Seiko enthusiasts, but the story of his mentor has never been told before. I'd like to introduce you to this important but little-known figure, who also had a profound impact on Seiko's development, anonymously... right up to the present day.