Kamine has been operating a licensed watch and jewelry specialty store in Kobe. In 2026, marking the 120th anniversary of its founding, three brands—Grand Seiko, NAOYA HIDA & Co., and Laurent Ferrier—will begin selling limited edition anniversary models. Details of this model will be announced on Kamine’s official website on Friday, June 5, and a launch event will also be held on the same day. Additionally, another 120th anniversary project called the “Kamine Episode Contest” is being held online.
The long-established watch and jewelry store ‘Kamine’ celebrates its 120th anniversary
Kamine, a watch and jewelry store with 10 stores in Kobe, began its history in 1906 when Ginsuke Kamine started a business dealing in goldsmithing and hairpins. The second-generation Kaoru began selling and repairing watches, and through periods such as the damage from the Kobe air raids during World War II, the third-generation Tamotsu and the current president of Kamine Co., Ltd., Toru have steadily built a name for themselves alongside the streets of Kobe.
Kamine will celebrate its 120th anniversary in 2026. In this milestone year, a special project is being launched to express gratitude for the journey so far and to a future that will be passed on to the next generation.
Celebrating its 120th anniversary, Kamine has grown to now have 10 stores in Kobe. The photo shows the exterior of the Toa Road main store.
Three brands unveil 120th anniversary models
The main focus is on releasing the 120th anniversary model. A total of four limited edition models are scheduled to be released by three brands: Grand Seiko, NAOYA HIDA & Co., and Laurent Ferrier. Details for all of these will be announced on Friday, June 5th at 7:00 PM on the special Kamine 120th Anniversary page (https://www.kamine.co.jp/120th-anniversary/). Additionally, until 18:00 on Monday the 15th, applications for each model are being accepted by lottery via a dedicated URL.
The Grand Seiko “Evolution 9 Collection,” which has never been a limited edition before, features a Kamine 120th anniversary model featuring a molded dial modeled after the sparkling waves of the port city of Kobe.
Grand Seiko, renowned for its original dial expressions that incorporate Japanese aesthetics, is releasing a dial model inspired by the waves of the sea seen from Kobe, a port city that has developed. Incidentally, this is the first time the ‘Evolution 9 Collection’ has produced limited editions before.
Inquiries & Applications: https://www.kamine.co.jp/120th-anniversary/grand-seiko-form/
From NAOYA HIDA & Co., a model was released that developed everything together with Naoya Tobita, the brand’s founder and former Japanese representative for F.P. Journe and Ralph Lauren Watch and Jewelry, embodying the identities of both NAOYA HIDA & Co. and Kamine.
NAOYA HIDA & Co., founded in 2018 by Naoya Tobita. Despite being produced in small quantities, the brand continues to produce high-quality wristwatches that stimulate the desire to own watches among enthusiasts, earning high praise especially among watch enthusiasts both in Japan and abroad. So, what kind of watch is the anniversary model that embodies the identity of Naoya Tobita and Kamine, the creators of the brand?
Inquiries & Applications: https://www.kamine.co.jp/120th-anniversary/naoyahida-form/
Laurent Ferrier will announce two models, both one-off and one-off. All models feature dials crafted by artists who inherit top-tier technology.
The brand was founded in 2010 by watchmaker Laurent Ferrier, his son Christian, a mechanical engineer, and Laurent Ferrier’s friend François Cervanin. The highly finished movement and exterior are a major attraction, and when combined with a special dial, it undoubtedly becomes an outstanding wristwatch.
Inquiries & Applications: https://www.kamine.co.jp/120th-anniversary/laurent-ferrier-form/
*Contact and application URLs may vary depending on the brand.
* After applying, a lottery will be held on Kamine, and only winners will be contacted by email or phone.
* Each person can apply only once, and multiple applications under the same name or email address are not allowed. Also, the winner’s right to win is exclusive to the winner.
* Please read the notes on the URL before applying.
Kamine has previously released commemorative models to coincide with anniversaries. This time, what kind of timepiece is being completed?
In 2006, watchmaker Philippe Dufour created a unique piece in the world to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kamine’s founding. It is based on Dufour’s signature work, Simplicity. Not for sale.
In 2016, Laurent Ferrier created this timepiece to commemorate the 110th anniversary of Camine’s founding. The fourth-generation Toru Uene fell in love with the case shaped like a soft, rounded pebble polished by the river, symbolized by the model name ‘Galé’ (French for small stone), which led to the creation of the commemorative model. To create the commemorative model, Uene visited the brand’s Swiss workshop and held repeated consultations with Laurent Ferrier himself. The case back is engraved with “Kamine 110th Anniversary.” Sold out.
Additionally, on Friday, June 5, the 120th anniversary model launch event will be held at The Orient Kobe. There will be a talk show by the representatives of the brands involved in the production of each commemorative model, Yu Sekiguchi, Editor-in-Chief of HODINKEE Japan, and Masamasa Hirota, Editor-in-Chief of Chronos Japan, as well as a chat time featuring Shoji Wada, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of HODINKEE Japan. The MC features men’s fashion writer Naoyumi Maruyama, making it a star-studded lineup befitting the company’s 120th anniversary.
The “Kamine Episode” contest project “Beyond the Generation with Kamine” will be held simultaneously
Since its founding in 1906, Kamine’s signature project has long been connected with people in Kobe, called “Beyond the Generation with Kamine.” “Watches and jewelry are not just products; they are companions to milestones and important feelings in life,” and then gathers stories about customers and Kamine that accompanies them on weddings, jobs, anniversaries, or passes on to the next generation.
We encourage you to submit entries such as “Memories related to watches and jewelry purchased at Kamine,” “Stories with Kamine at life milestones (weddings, anniversaries, gifts, etc.),” “One story passed down from someone special,” and “Memorable episodes with Kamine staff.” Applicants will receive special benefits at a later date.
To apply, add Kamine as a friend on the official LINE (https://liff-gateway.lineml.jp/landing?follow=%40200gzbzh&lp=NI6B9S&liff_id=2001153639-KzXvzvaD) and post via the dedicated form. Submitted episodes may be featured on Kamine’s official website and various media (only for those who agree to be published). I checked the details on the dedicated page (https://www.kamine.co.jp/event/1102/).
*Gifts will be delivered to the address you entered from June onward.
*The gifts are limited in quantity and will end while supplies last.
Continuing into the future as a renowned Kobe restaurant
Kamine, a long-established watch and jewelry store in Kobe founded in 1906 and celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. A variety of memorable commemorative models and projects worthy of this anniversary are prepared. For Kamine, while this anniversary project is one of the culmination events, it is also a milestone leading to the future. Beyond its 120th anniversary, Kamine continues to promise to offer customers attractive brands, products, and unique experiences.
Kamine Co., Ltd. Tel. 078-321-0039
