In the world of watches, Swiss made watches might be the most famous of all. Several brands from Europe like Tag Hauer or Swatch have set a firm stand in the world of fashion wrist watch all over the world. However, aside from those European watches there are also high quality watches that come from Asia or to be précised, Japan.

Japanese watches often pride themselves on technological features, as well as inexpensive yet durable designs. Gems exist, though, and beautiful, high-quality luxury watches from Japan are available. The most popular of them are the big three, Seiko, Citizen and Casio.

The latest innovation of Seiko, The Sportura, is unofficial watch collection homage to auto racing, with much of the collection having lots of black and red or orange in the design, along with a "racing stripe" down the middle of the strap. Most Seiko Sportura watches have bold cushion-shaped cases with round dials, and automotive chic styling at solid prices. Here is the new Seiko Sportura Small Second Hand watch, featuring a steel case, sapphire crystal, quartz movement, with an attractive, easy to read dial. It comes with leather or polyurethane strap or a steel bracelet.

In 1930 the company assumed the name "Citizen Watch Company", too. The founders once have been chosen the name Citizen because they tried to find a direct way to the people’s heart. This is still today the notion behind watches made by Citizen. In the summer of 1936 Citizen started exporting watches to different areas throughout Asia. Since 1958 the company expanded enormously and started to export watches to Europe and the United States. A highlight was the included bathometer – no one else was able to offer a similar special function. Additional, Citizen is famous for its Eco-Drive collection of light powered watches. Fuelled only by light, it doesn’t need any batteries. Designs reaching from dress to athletics, Citizen offers an assortment for everybody and every occasion.

So you might consider those three brands before decides on what kind of wrist watches that you’re going to wear as an alternative if there is no Lucien Piccard watches that catch your eyes.