Independent Watchmakers · 2026-04-30
Naoya Hida’s NH TYPE7A revives a vintage chronograph calibre in 36mm
Hand-engraved numerals and restored Valjoux movements define the maker’s first chronograph.
By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on MONOCHROME
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What to know
The NH TYPE7A gives Naoya Hida’s classical design language a two-register chronograph. Its 36mm steel case uses round pushers, a concave bezel and a German-silver dial with hand-engraved Breguet numerals. Gold timekeeping hands contrast with blued chronograph hands, separating everyday reading from elapsed-time measurement.
The watch uses restored vintage Valjoux 236 movements from the Valjoux 23 family, with manual winding, a column wheel and a horizontal clutch. It measures 11.7mm thick and has a closed caseback. Announced with Hida’s April 2026 collection, planned production is ten examples across 2026–2027. The photographs show this chronograph rather than other models in the collection.
At a glance
| model | NH TYPE7A |
|---|---|
| case | 36 × 11.7mm 904L stainless steel |
| movement | Restored Valjoux 236 manual-winding chronograph |
| functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph |
| edition | 10 pieces planned for 2026–2027 |