# This Upstart Japanese Watch Brand Is Officially Putting the Swiss on Notice

> Independent watchmaking has never been hotter, and the hype isn’t limited to Switzerland. Increasingly, independent Japanese watchmakers have been drawing the attention of high-end collectors, with watchmaker…

- **Source:** [Gearpatrol](https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/naoya-hida-2026-collection/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69f8e85d0e067214fe6adc0a)
- **Published:** 2026-05-04
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #brand #high #japanese #putting #swiss #collectors #independent #notice
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