Timepieces
from Japan

Specifications

WANCHER 

Wancher Watch reflects the same philosophy that has made Wancher well known among enthusiasts of Japanese craftsmanship: a dedication to blending traditional artistry with modern functionality. Inspired by Japan's rich cultural heritage, Wancher watches are designed not merely as timekeeping instruments, but as wearable works of art that celebrate craftsmanship, materials, and attention to detail.

Many Wancher watches feature distinctive dials inspired by traditional Japanese techniques and aesthetics, incorporating elements such as urushi lacquer, raden mother-of-pearl, washi paper, and other artisanal materials. These handcrafted details create depth and character that transform the watch face into a miniature canvas, offering a unique visual experience every time it catches the light.

Beyond their artistic appeal, Wancher watches are built with practicality in mind. Carefully selected movements, thoughtfully designed cases, and comfortable wearability ensure that the watches are suitable for everyday use while retaining their distinctive character. The combination of traditional Japanese artistry and contemporary watchmaking results in a timepiece that feels both timeless and modern.

Rather than following fleeting trends, Wancher focuses on creating watches that tell a story through their design. Each model reflects an appreciation for Japanese culture, craftsmanship, and the beauty found in carefully made objects. Whether admired for its artistry, worn as a daily companion, or collected as a unique piece of Japanese design, a Wancher watch embodies the company's commitment to creating meaningful and enduring objects.

Wancher Fortitude

Wancher Fortitude is a chronograph that draws inspiration from the golden age of mechanical watchmaking, combining classic design elements with the enduring appeal of a hand-wound movement. Designed for enthusiasts who appreciate the tradition of interacting with their timepiece, the Fortitude celebrates the connection between wearer and watch through the simple ritual of daily winding.

Its design reflects the character of vintage racing and aviation chronographs, featuring a clean dial layout, balanced sub-dials, and a timeless case profile that emphasizes legibility and functionality. Every detail is thoughtfully arranged to create a watch that feels both purposeful and elegant, whether worn casually or in more formal settings.

At the heart of the Fortitude is a mechanical chronograph movement that showcases the craftsmanship and engineering behind traditional watchmaking. The chronograph pushers provide a satisfying tactile response, while the movement itself offers a glimpse into an era before electronic timekeeping became commonplace.

MADE WITH RACING IN MIND

Watches and race cars have a lot in common: performance, precise engineering, and most of all, eye-catching design. Inspired by 1960s and 1970s sports car racing, we are honored to introduce with you the new edition to our Fortitude Series

MOVEment & Tachymeter

MECHANICAL MANUAL HAND WIND: SEAGULL ST19 CHRONOGRAPH MOVEMENT

The movement can be seen clearly through the skeleton glass. The chronograph is an excellent movement for accuracy. It boasts a power reserve of up to 48 hours and was designed to be a lifelong model that you can use under any condition. The movement is a 20-jewel Seagull ST1903 hand-winding column wheel, flyback chronograph movement. Power reserve approx. 42-hours. The finishing on the movement is actually pretty amazing for the price, even if it is done with machines. The blued screws actually aren’t blued, they are lacquered in blue, in my opinion, they should’ve left them just plain silver color or even gold color.

I tested it for how much it gains/ loses seconds a day. In the first days, it was about +15 seconds a day, which isn’t big of a deal to me. But after a couple of days, it was +11 to +12 seconds a day. So the precision of the movement is decent.

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TACHYMETER

A tachymeter is actually a tool used to compute speed based on travel time over a fixed distance traveled (like one mile or one kilometer). Thus, the tachymeter bezel or dial is a logarithmic scale (actually it’s not, as spacing between the marks on the tachymeter dial are proportional to 1/t where t is the elapsed time) that simplifies the computation of the speed of an object, by computing the following function:
Tachymeter Dial = 3600 / Elapsed Time In Seconds
Please kindly click here for more information regarding how to use a Tachymeter Function

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