Japanese watches online represent the strongest value in the watch market — Seiko, Casio, Citizen and Orient producing sapphire crystal, in-house movements and professional-grade specifications at prices that Swiss equivalents charge double or triple for. Combined with free international shipping from established global retailers, buying Japanese watches online removes the last argument for paying boutique prices at local retail. Why Japanese Watches Dominate the Online Market Japan produces more watchmakers by volume than any country outside Switzerland, and the technical standards behind Japanese watch manufacturing are comparable to Swiss production at every price tier. The four major Japanese watch brands each manufacture their own movements in-house — a claim that most Swiss brands below $500 cannot make — and produce components to tolerances set by their own internal standards rather than third-party suppliers. Seiko watches run automatic calibres from the 4R36 with 41-h...