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Citizen Turns Handmade Japanese Paper Into Two ±5-Second-Per-Year Watches
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Citizen has launched two limited-edition Tosa washi timepieces featuring handmade Japanese paper dials. The integration of traditional materials supports light transmission for high-precision Eco-Drive movements accurate to within five seconds annually.
- 01High-accuracy movements maintain time within a five-second annual margin of error
- 02Handmade Tosa washi paper dials serve as functional filters for light-powered technology
- 03Release combines traditional Japanese artisanal craftsmanship with advanced electronic timekeeping standards
- 04Limited-edition status positions these models as exclusive acquisitions for horological collectors
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Handmade paper is an unusual starting point for a watch that’s designed to gain or lose no more than five seconds in a year. In Citizen’s two new Tosa washi limited editions, it also does a practical job: light passes…