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Norcane, an independent luxury watch brand in Switzerland, has announced a Japan-only model “Wild One Skeleton JP 42MM”. Encapsulating the brand’s signature adventurous spirit and innovation, it is the latest iteration in the Wild One series of the ultimate high-performance sports watches. The price is 1,023,000 yen including tax.

Norcane showed off a Japan-only model at the new product presentation, and Shinnosuke Oka and others talked about their thoughts on “taking on the challenge”. (Photo/Provided by Wind Media)

Special edition model designed for Japan

This Japan Special Edition is a limited edition model specially designed for the Japan market. The anthracite gray shock absorbers and jet-black NORTEQ® case add a solid presence, while the turquoise blue on the hands tips and inner dial accentuate it.

The anthracite gray× black× and turquoise coloring combine strength and elegance, creating a design that harmonizes in a wide range of situations, from sports to business and formals.

Gymnastics men’s Shinnosuke Oka becomes new ambassador

In conjunction with this announcement, Norkane has welcomed men’s gymnastics player Shinnosuke Oka (Tokushukai Gymnastics Club) as an official ambassador “Norkaner”. Oka is a rising star who has won three gold medals in one tournament for the first time in 52 years as a Japan team at the Olympics, and was selected as the embodiment of the brand’s spirit of challenge.

On his appointment, Oka commented, “Norcane is a brand that adheres to its own style with the aim of becoming the pinnacle of Swiss watches, and the gymnastics club I belong to is also aiming to be the best gymnastics club in Japan, so I sympathized with that spirit.” “Olympic athletes are all about results, but I also want to stick to being the strongest and best as a person,” he said.

“My life, my way” – the philosophy of those who take on challenges

Furthermore, regarding the brand slogan “My life, My way”, Oka expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “For me, being myself means aiming for beautiful gymnastics for anyone to see, and I want to aim for the top with both an E score, which evaluates the accuracy of the technique, and a D score, which evaluates the level of difficulty.”

As an independent Swiss brand, Norcane has adhered to the belief of family business, pursuing both quality and challenge. This Japan-limited model “Wild One Skeleton JP 42MM” embodies that philosophy and marks a new stage for the brand.

McLaren GTS Signature Collection

Image of the McLaren Technology Center

The McLaren GTS Signature Collection, which will be introduced exclusively in Japan, is available in four specifications inspired by the McLaren Technology Center. The photo shows the interior of “Hawthorne”.

McLaren Automotive will introduce the GTS Signature Collection, a special edition car exclusively for the Japan market, which further sharpens the appeal of the rear-wheel drive Gran Turismo GTS equipped with a 4.0-liter V-8 twin-turbo engine, in a limited edition of 22 units.

Designed by Norman Foster, known for his works at Hong Kong International Airport and Tokyo’s Century Tower, the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) has been highly regarded for its forward-thinking architectural design. The essence of the design was “balance” and “harmony”. From above, the building and the lake form a perfect circle with yin and yang motifs. This shape was designed and used in the home button of the infotainment system on all models.

The water from the lake adjacent to the building is also functional, contributing to the large amount of heat released from the building’s air conditioning and wind tunnel experiments through heat exchangers. In addition, the internal structure of the building was also secured to promote cooperation while maintaining the independence of each department.

The GTS Signature Collection, which will be introduced exclusively in Japan, was developed as a model that reflects the unique design concept contained in the MTC. The four themes of “Howthorn”, “Paragon”, “Rotunda” and “Reflection” were each given its own special equipment, and expressed a tribute to McLaren’s home base, from the body color to the interior.

The exterior of the four themes was deliberately required to be modest. The body colors were developed for limited edition models, and each one has a unique story related to MTC. The wheels are also available in two colors for the first time in the GTS. The mirror housing is decorated with a delicate pattern that was also used in the MTC motif.

Various details inspired by “MCT”

Various details were adopted in each part of the interior, such as a fascia plate inspired by the McLaren Technology Center (MTC).

The interior further deepened its connection with MTC, and shapes extracted from architectural design were arranged in each part. The headrests are embroidered with the “MTC” logo, which is also used for infotainment buttons, to blend in with the seat fabric. On the fascia plate on the dashboard on the passenger side, the side silhouette of the MTC is beautifully highlighted by the backlight.

Turning to the fascia plate of the door lining, a part of the bird’s-eye view from MTC’s design drawings was cut out and designed, and sewn into it as a tonal stitch of the same color. From the overall atmosphere of the interior to the details, everything is finished to make you feel McLaren’s “home”.

Theme 1: Howthorn

The deep green metallic “Hawthorne” was adopted with the theme of the rich natural environment around the MTC.

The “Hawthorne” was inspired by the rich natural environment of the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC). The theme is named after the hawthorn trees that grow in clusters around the campus. The deep green metallic Hawthorne was given the effect of evoking the very environment that shapes McLaren’s philosophy.

This bespoke paint is a special specification that combines deep black with a vibrant green paint effect. Underfoot are paired with satin-finished GT silver 10-spoke turbine forged alloy wheels and graphite gray brake calipers.

The interior is made of custom-made almond white semi-aniline leather with an impressive tonal contrast stitch.

Theme 2: Paragon

“Paragon” adopts a beautiful Paragon Black exterior color.

“Paragon” is inspired by the tiles laid on MTC’s Boulevard. The “Paragon Black” paint used in the exterior color features a shimmering finish with silver metallic flakes, and is named after the project “Paragon” during MTC’s construction.

The satin-finished GT silver turbine forged wheels and graphite grey calipers express the beauty of the metal structure found in MTC’s architecture. It is said that it contrasts with the almond white semi-aniline leather in the interior to create an image of the contrast between light and shadow that envelops MTC.

Theme 3: Rotunda

Rotonda pays homage to the long corridor in the basement of the MCT and the circular entrance leading to it.

“Rotonda” is inspired by the long white corridor that spreads out on the basement floor of MTC and the circular entrance (Rotonda) that leads to it. The “Rotonda White” paint is a solid off-white color, expressing a clean atmosphere.

Dark palladium-finished turbine wheels and graphite grey calipers express the perfection of the gray tiles inside the building. The interior is made of Scoria gray semi-aniline leather with tonal stitching, highlighting the harmony between light and shadow.

Theme 4: Reflection

The interior of the “Reflection” features tonal stitching on the Scoria gray semi-aniline leather seats.

The “Reflection” design is inspired by the scene of the beautiful lake that symbolizes the McLaren Technology Center reflected on the glass façade of the building. The “Reflection Green” paint has a unique base that includes silver metallic flakes, and reproduces the reflection of sunlight on the surface of the water on the MTC’s glass architecture.

To emphasize the contrast with the body color, the wheels have a dark palladium finish. The interior features tonal stitching on the Scoria gray semi-aniline leather seats, expressing the craftsmanship through fine tailoring.

McLaren GTS Signature Collection (the theme color in the photo is “Hawthorne”).


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On October 22, 2025, McLaren Automotive will set up a limited edition of 22 units of the “McLaren GTS” grand touring model “GTS Signature Collection”. It was announced that it would be introduced only in the Japan market.

According to the company, the McLaren Technology Center (MTC), home of McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing, is a unique building whose essence is “balance” and “harmony”.

The water from the lake adjacent to the building is also functional, such as using it for air conditioning in the office building and dissipating heat in the wind tunnel experimental facility, and the internal structure is also designed to maintain the independence of each business department while promoting cooperation. These are strong reflections of McLaren’s philosophy that “all designs have meaning and function”, and even now, more than 20 years after its completion, MTC is said to maintain its unchanging modernity.

This McLaren GTS Signature Collection is a limited edition car that reflects the philosophy of MTC’s architectural design and the four themes inspired by “harmony between science and nature”. Each theme features a number of bespoke designs by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), which pay homage to the MTC, from the body color to the unique interior.

Each of the four themed exteriors is deliberately understated, but the body colors developed for this limited edition model are available, each with a unique story related to the MTC. The color of the wheel, which is available in two colors, is also used for the first time in the GTS. The mirror housing is decorated with a delicate pattern with MTC motifs.

On the other hand, the interior is also deepened with MTC, and shapes extracted from building design are used throughout. The headrests are embroidered with the “MTC” logo, and the side silhouette of MTC is highlighted on the fascia plate on the passenger side dashboard by the backlight. In addition, the fascia plate on the door lining is designed by cutting out a part of the overhead view from MTC’s design drawings and sewn into it as a tonal stitch of the same color, making it a selling point that gives a sense of “McLaren’s home (philosophy)”.

The four coordination themes of the GTS Signature Collection are as follows. The mechanism related to driving performance is the same as that of the base model GTS.

Theme 1: Howthorn

The theme is inspired by the rich natural environment of MTC. The name comes from the hawthorn tree that grows in clusters around it, and it wears a deep green metallic “hawthorn”. Fitted with satin-finished GT Silver 10-spoke turbine forged alloy wheels and graphite grey brake calipers. The interior is made of almond white semi-aniline leather with a tonal contrast stitch.

Theme 2: Paragon

Inspired by the tiles on the MTC Boulevard. The “Paragon Black” paint is characterized by the shimmer of silver metallic flakes and is named after the project “Paragon” during the construction of MTC. It is also equipped with satin-finished GT silver turbine forged wheels and graphite gray calipers, which are similar to the metal structure of MTC architecture. The contrast between the exterior and the interior of the almond white semi-aniline leather evokes the contrast between light and shadow that envelops the MTC.

Theme 3: Rotunda

The theme is inspired by the long white corridor that spreads out on the basement floor of the building and the circular entrance (Rotonda) that leads to it. The “Rotonda White” paint is a solid off-white color that expresses a clean atmosphere. The dark palladium-finished turbine wheels and graphite gray calipers are inspired by the gray tiles inside the building. The tonal stitching on the Scoria Grey semi-aniline leather further highlights the symmetry and harmony between light and shadow.

Theme 4: Reflection

The theme was inspired by the scene where the lake, the symbol of MTC, is reflected in the glass façade of the building. The “Reflection Green” paint has a unique base that includes silver metallic flakes, recreating the reflection of sunlight on the surface of the water on the MTC’s glass architecture. To emphasize the contrast with the body color, the wheels have a dark palladium finish. The interior is made of Scoria gray semi-aniline leather seats with tonal stitching to pursue a high-quality feel.

All four specifications above will be equipped with the following items, which are a fusion of special design elements by MSO and carefully selected GTS equipment.

[Exterior]

MSO Bespoke Exterior Paint
Graphite Grave Brake Caliper
Bespoke Mirror Housing Design
Stealth Badge Pack
GTS Side Badge
Sports exhaust + natural titanium tailpipe
Panoramic Privacy Tinted Glass Roof
10 Spoke Turbine Forged Alloy Wheels
Special Wheel Finish
Privacy Glass

[Interior]

Bespoke interior
McLaren Orange Pinstripe VCF Paddle
Tone contrast stitch to match interior color
Headrest with “MTC” logo embroidery
Embroidered door panel with motif of MTC’s bird’s-eye architectural blueprint
Passenger fascia plate with motif of MTC side architectural blueprint
MTC Edition Commemorative Plate (Center Console)
McLaren branding armrests
Jet Black Leather Steering Wheel

[Comfort equipment]

Bespoke Design Key
Practice Curriculity Pack
Premium Pack
Vehicle Lift

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