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Having successfully launched the 1902 Petite Seconde and 1902 Réserve de Marche models earlier this year, Schwarz Etienne now unveils the latest addition to its product portfolio. The 1902 GMT. This model, as its name attests, harnesses more than a century of watchmaking know-how. But is expressed in a contemporary form that’s ideally suited to modern-day life.

A watch ideal for the modern-day traveller. Offered in two dial variants. Silver or blue, the new 1902 GMT is a pure expression of fine watchmaking, uniting expertise and mechanical know-how for the delectation of purists.

THE 1902 GMT: AN INTERPRETATION OF DUAL TIME

The dial gracing the 1902 GMT features an intricate arrangement of textures, levels and contrasting hues that enchantingly play with light. Lancine-style hour and minute hands, with sandblasted and polished facets, indicate the ‘local time’. A GMT hand, with a prominent tip, collaborates with Arabic numerals, allowing the wearer to easily determine the prevailing hour at home. Day or night.

A small seconds dial, with an azurage finish, is located at 6 o’clock. While a chemin de fer, incorporating small hints of red, frames the display. Although the 1902 GMT shares a familial likeness with other members of the 1902 collection, Schwarz Etienne has endowed the two new references with their own character.

This model features the ASE 320.00 automatic movement, which Schwarz Etienne designs and hand-assembles entirely in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The movement includes a micro-rotor for efficient winding. The 1902 GMT comes in a 39 mm Grade 5 titanium case.

ABOUT THE BRAND: SCHWARZ ETIENNE

Founded in 1902 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Schwarz Etienne is a symbol of Swiss independent watch-
making. The Manufacture draws on centuries of movement-making expertise, which enables it to deliver reliable calibres and master every stage of the industrial process. Combining tradition and fine craftsmanship, Schwarz Etienne stands out with its in-house high-quality calibers and refined, elegant designs. Rooted in craftsmanship inspired by traditional expertise, the brand cultivates a contemporary aesthetic that delivers a unique watchmaking experience. Each piece reflects an artisanal vision where tradition, expertise and creativity harmonize. Positioning the manufacture as a key player in global independent haute horlogerie with a forward-looking vision.

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Minase unveils the Yusai Dials, three new handmade dials that symbolize the ever-changing colors of nature. Meticulously crafted by Japanese artist Towa Takaya and framed in Minase’s signature Sallaz-polished case, the Yusai Dials reveal intricate colors and reflections that transform with every movement.

MINASE | THE YUSAI DIALS

Minase’s vision is to create high-end watches that pay tribute to Japanese crafts and nature. Also,
when Minase’s President Suzuki Tsuyoshi met Ms. Towa Takaya and discovered her work for the first time, he immediately saw the potential for a great collaboration: “Towa Takaya’s dials are not just esthetically beautiful, they are a representation of nature’s ever-changing colors, crafted with that same nature. It is pure craftsmanship and I am proud to work with her on this new execution.”.

The Yusai Dials comprise three distinct collections: 5 Windows, 7 Windows, and Divido. Each expressing a unique interpretation of Minase’s vision of art and time.

The name “Yusai” combines two characters: “Yu”, symbolizing the eternal and gentle flow of time, and “Sai”, evoking the vibrant, ever-changing nature of color. Together, they define the spirit of the Yusai Dials: surfaces that seem to breathe with light, shifting tone and depth as the environment changes.

THE ARTIST | TOWA TAKAYA

Born in Tokyo in 1992, Towa Takaya is a Japanese artist whose work bridges nature and material. Additionally, she creates her own pigments from soil, plants, and other natural ingredients gathered during her travels. Her paintings are an ode to nature, exploring delicate color spectrums and subtle gradations. Ms. Takaya explains: “The pieces I have created for Minase were inspired by Japan’s unique craftsmanship.”

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2025 marks a major milestone for Minase as the boutique Japanese watchmaker celebrates its 20th anniversary. At the occasion, the brand is announcing the release of a watch model featuring a “Yukihira Black Gradation Dial” from Minase popular “Seven Windows” series in a limited edition of 77 units, each individually numbered.

Born from the high-precision cutting tools company Kyowa, Minase has spent the last two decades
redefining Japanese watchmaking through exceptional craftsmanship and boundary-pushing design.

MINASE: CELEBRATING JAPAN

Since its creation in 2005, Minase has had two goals. Creating timepieces that will still be revered a
century from now. And paying tribute to their home country’s rich heritage, culture and crafts. With adeep respect for traditional techniques and an unrelenting drive to innovate, the brand has developed and mastered signature elements. Such as, the case-in-case structure or the sallaz polishing technique, earning global recognition across the world.

THE YUKIHIRA BLACK GRADATION DIAL

To honor this anniversary, Minase proudly unveils a special edition from its iconic Seven Windows
collection. The Yukihira Black Gradation Dial. A limited release of 77 pieces available on stainless steel bracelet or on handmade leather strap. This exquisite model showcases the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship through a dial created via electroforming. An intricate process that captures a subtle Yukihira (hammered snowflake-like) pattern and finishes it with a deep black gradation that reveals hints of purple under shifting light. The iconic case, with its 7 sapphire glass windows, offers a 360° view of the dial and the movement.

Every purchase includes a limited-edition leather watch case, and all the watches ordered before the end of September will come with a silver bracelet showcasing Minase’s polishing artistry.

With its rich history, uncompromising values, and unyielding pursuit of beauty and precision, Minase continues to prove that small-scale Japanese craftsmanship can resonate powerfully on the global stage. 20 years strong and just getting started.

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