Type 1D, Steel Boutique Edition production ceased near this example

production ceased near this example in 2020

It features an automatic calibre 1120/2 QP

which leans very slightly toward teal in bright sunlight

this is a tool which has aged gracefully

independent watchmaker Simon Brette's landmark watch—here for the first time in precious metal

Type 1D, Steel Boutique Edition production ceased near this exampleA very early Type 1D from Japanese independent watchmaker Naoya Hida. The Type 1 is Hidas first and most easily understood design. Inspired by mid century Patek Philippe Calatravas and pocket watches, the Type 1 reinterprets that essence toward contemporary through a distinctly Japanese lens. Hida only makes 15 20 Type 1 watches per year and proudly records how many watches he makes yearly on his site. This is the second Type 1D ever made, case 002.