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August 18, 2015
Mitsukoshi World Watch Fair Held at Nihonbashi Main Store | MITSUKOSHI
MITSUKOSHI | Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
The "Mitsukoshi World Watch Fair" Begins August 19 (Wed.)
Priced at up to ¥180 Million, Over ¥5 Billion in Luxury Watches Gather
Now in its 18th year, the Mitsukoshi World Watch Fair will be held at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in Tokyo, starting August 19 (Wed.). This fair, boasting Japan's largest scale in terms of size and selection, will feature a collection of luxury watches valued at over ¥5 billion, including a high-jewelry watch priced at ¥180 million.
Text by Hirumax
New Releases from Over 50 Global Watch Brands on Display
The theme for the 2015 Mitsukoshi World Watch Fair is "Enduring Time." In an era where countless items emerge and disappear, this fair celebrates luxury watch brands and independent watchmakers who challenge new craftsmanship while preserving history and tradition. The venue will showcase new releases from over 50 acclaimed brands, unveiled at this year's Baselworld, SIHH (Geneva Salon), and WPHH in Switzerland.
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store celebrates its 55th anniversary. Special limited editions born from a collaboration between a Japanese watchmaker and a Japanese creator, inspired by the store's iconic "Maiden of the Sea" statue (representing sincerity), will be available, alongside Mitsukoshi-exclusive pre-release and pre-order items, and items available only at Mitsukoshi.
The event also features a permanent exhibition of historical timepieces from Zenith, the prestigious Swiss brand celebrating its 150th anniversary, alongside engaging activities such as talk shows by independent watchmakers and live demonstrations and order sessions with engravers.
Key Event Schedule
Saturday, August 22
14:00 - 17:00
Talk Show with Independent Watchmaker Masahiro Kikuno
Sunday, August 23
14:00 - 14:20
Talk Show: "Astrology and Moon Phases" with Ryuji Kagami, Leading Astrologer
Sunday, August 30
14:00 - 17:00
Live Demonstration and Order Session with Keiji Kanagawa, Leading Japanese Engraver
15:30 -
Talk Show with Gagaku Musician Hideki Togi and GQ JAPAN Editor-in-Chief Masafumi Suzuki
Permanent Exhibition
Zenith 150th Anniversary Legendary Exhibition
18th Mitsukoshi World Watch Fair
Period: August 19 (Wed.) - August 31 (Mon.), 2015
*The store will be closed on Tuesday, August 25.
Hours: 10:30 - 19:30
Venue: Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, Main Building 7F, Special Exhibition Hall
1-4-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Inquiries
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
Tel. 03-3241-3311 (Main)
http://mitsukoshi.mistore.jp/store/nihombashi/