The Work of Masa's Pastime + a Watch Made Using Japanese Swordmaking Techniques

Masa Nakajima and his talented team of watchmakers are revitalizing beautiful old pocket watches and converting them into fine and highly wearable wristwatches. Hear Masa's story and see in greater detail some of our favourite pieces on display at our trunk show at The Armoury Hong Kong. Masa will be showing his watches at The Armoury Pedder Building Feb 24th - 25th. There are pieces available for purchase and we are also accepting bespoke commissions. See more of Masa's Pastime at   / pastime_masa_  

Junk Dealer to Watchmaker - Masa's Pastime in Tokyo
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Junk Dealer to Watchmaker - Masa's Pastime in Tokyo

Watchmaking: Using a Pantograph to Make Watch Parts
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Watchmaking: Using a Pantograph to Make Watch Parts

A Living National Treasure Documentary Ota,Tokyo   HON'AMI Koshu(Polishing japanese swords)
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A Living National Treasure Documentary Ota,Tokyo HON'AMI Koshu(Polishing japanese swords)

PART 1:  Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vintage Watches: The Armoury's Mark Cho | Collector Conversation
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PART 1: Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vintage Watches: The Armoury's Mark Cho | Collector Conversation

The World of Japanese Independent Watchmaking - A Panel Discussion at the Phillips Toki Auction
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The World of Japanese Independent Watchmaking - A Panel Discussion at the Phillips Toki Auction

Checking Out a Legendary English Pocketwatch and Two Very Special Japanese Wristwatches with Wei Koh
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Checking Out a Legendary English Pocketwatch and Two Very Special Japanese Wristwatches with Wei Koh

The Watches Of Master Watchmaker - Roland Murphy
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The Watches Of Master Watchmaker - Roland Murphy

PART 2: Omega, Grand Seiko, Patek Philippe With The Armoury's Mark Cho | Collector Conversation
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PART 2: Omega, Grand Seiko, Patek Philippe With The Armoury's Mark Cho | Collector Conversation

Watchmaker Breaks Down Swiss vs Japanese Made Watches | WIRED
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Watchmaker Breaks Down Swiss vs Japanese Made Watches | WIRED

Watch Appreciation - The Weird and Wonderful Collection of Mister Enthusiast
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Watch Appreciation - The Weird and Wonderful Collection of Mister Enthusiast

The Most Interesting Man In Watches - Visiting MB&F With Maximilian Büsser in Switzerland
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The Most Interesting Man In Watches - Visiting MB&F With Maximilian Büsser in Switzerland

Making a Replacement Screw for a Micrometer
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Making a Replacement Screw for a Micrometer

A Chat with Jiro Katayama, Founder of Otsuka Lotec, winner of the 2024 GPHG Challenge Watch Prize
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A Chat with Jiro Katayama, Founder of Otsuka Lotec, winner of the 2024 GPHG Challenge Watch Prize

How to Make a Wristwatch | SWR Craftsmanship
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How to Make a Wristwatch | SWR Craftsmanship

This Japanese watchmaker spends a year to make one watch | Remarkable Living
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This Japanese watchmaker spends a year to make one watch | Remarkable Living

Create handmade FOUNTAIN PEN / Precious wood materials
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Create handmade FOUNTAIN PEN / Precious wood materials

Why This Obsolete Mechanism Makes Watches More Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider
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Why This Obsolete Mechanism Makes Watches More Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider

The Armoury in Tokyo - Introducing the Naoya Hida & Co. 2022-2023 Collection
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The Armoury in Tokyo - Introducing the Naoya Hida & Co. 2022-2023 Collection

Why Nobody Wants These Watches (Even After 2 Years for Sale)
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Why Nobody Wants These Watches (Even After 2 Years for Sale)

The Watches of a Watch Repair Shop Owner (Gruen, Rolex, Heuer, JLC, & More)
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The Watches of a Watch Repair Shop Owner (Gruen, Rolex, Heuer, JLC, & More)