World Wrist Watch Japan: International Recognition for VERSION
Issue 168 of World Wrist Watch Japan, published in June 2026, dedicates a double-page spread to Maison VERSION and its first collection, the V01-LCC. This is a rare distinction for a young French watchmaking house: WWW is one of the most respected specialized magazines in the world, read by a community of Japanese collectors who are among the most demanding and knowledgeable on the planet.
For VERSION Watches, whose aesthetic is based on a constant dialogue between design, materials, and Swiss watchmaking expertise, being recognized by this title is a validation that goes beyond European borders. The Maison had already been featured in Montres Magazine and the V01-LCC Tempête had been selected for the GPHG 2025 in the Challenge category and nominated for Watch of the Year 2025 by MyWatchSite: this presence in Tokyo confirms a recognition that now extends internationally.
Tokyo, January 2026: A Press and Collectors' Evening at Jean Rousseau in Ginza
This presence in WWW is no accident. In January 2026, the founders of VERSION Watches were invited to present the V01-LCC in the Jean Rousseau showroom in Ginza, during a private evening dedicated to the Maison, bringing together specialized press and Japanese collectors.
These exchanges, in the heart of one of Tokyo's most refined districts, allowed the editorial team of World Wrist Watch Japan to discover the collection as a preview. It was from this meeting that the double-page spread of issue 168 was born: a testament to the strength of human relationships in the world of independent watchmaking.
The V01-LCC as Seen by Japanese Collectors
What particularly caught the attention of the WWW editorial team was the design work of the V01-LCC dials: their geometric grid, their play of textures and colors, and their ability to offer a resolutely contemporary reading of time while adhering to the tradition of the designer Swiss Made watch.
The collection comes in three references, each limited to 100 numbered pieces, assembled in the Swiss Jura and powered by the Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement.
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Issue 168 of World Wrist Watch Japan is available in print only, in the June 2026 edition, from specialized retailers in Japan.
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