not’s mission is to offer a wide choice of watches, with a maximum dose of expertise and typical Japanese craftsmanship, at an affordable price. Its AT1-40S sports model is no exception, with a style suitable for all occasions.

The lacquered dial adds depth and colour, conveying a sense of luxury. It features a uniquely beautiful sheen, produced by applying a clear coating to the surface which is then polished. As for the satin-finished bezel, it is engraved with Arabic numerals every five minutes, with a scale for the seconds. The sporty bezel design is combined with sharp hour markers for an overall smart appearance.

The AT1-40S, water-resistant to 20 ATM, is available in three classic colours that can be matched in a variety of ways. It is equipped with the Cal.9015 high-beat movement from Miyota, a thin, high performance 8-beat calibre.

The mirror-polishing technique that gives cases their beautiful even finish is Hayashi Seiki Seizo’s world-class Sallaz polishing technique. Sallaz polishing is rarely used even in luxury Japanese watches, and there are few expert craftsmen in Japan with the high level of skill that the technique demands. The ability to achieve different looks from the same material by carefully polishing each part is an advanced technique which can be performed by Hayashi Seiki Seizo thanks to its specialist engineers.

Luminous paint is applied to the hour markers of the dial as well as the hour and minute hands for enhanced visibility in the dark. The watch’s 20 ATM water-resistance makes it wearable in more situations, including when working near water, swimming, surfing and other activities around water. The crown features a screw-lock mechanism to prevent water ingress, while a crown guard enhances robustness.

Price: CHF 500 (JPY 86,250)

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