It is no secret that Japan is becoming one of the most productive hubs for high-end independent watchmaking, with names such as Hajime Asaoka (also behind Kurono Tokyo and Takano ), Jiro Katayama ( Otsuka Lotec ), Daizoh Makihara , and Norifumi Seki ( Quiet Club ) gaining incredible traction in recent years. Another name that cannot be forgotten is Naoya Hida , a brand founded in 2012 and focused on delivering ultra-classic watches with vintage Calatrava inspirations (for most of the models) and a discreet Japanese twist in the execution. For 2026, the brand introduces seven new designs, in addition to three models carried over from last year, and that includes a spectacular new chronograph powered by a vintage movement.  From left to right and top to bottom: NH TYPE1E, NH TYPE2C-2, NH TYPE3B, NH TYPE3B-3, NH TYPE3B-4, NH TYPE5B, NH TYPE5B-1, NH TYPE6A, NH TYPE7A, and NH TYPE8A The 2026 production of Naoya Hida, still highly limited in numbers, will be focused on 10 references, including three…