In 1863 , the first trade delegation to Switzerland, the Swiss watch industry leader headed to visit Japan . The visit led to the following year of friendship between the two countries first trade treaty . 2014 is the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations , Japan and Switzerland . To celebrate this special year , JeanRichard Aquascope launched a new commemorative watch.
Watch dial is a famous Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai ( 1760-1849 ) work, " Kanagawa waves ." Katsushika Hokusai Japanese Edo period ukiyo-e painter, his painting style parterre great influence on later European , Degas , Manet, Van Gogh , Gauguin and many other Impressionist painter copying over all his works . He was named "Millennium affect the world 's one hundred celebrities ," the only one Japanese.
Bruno Grande JeanRichard CEO , said: "Very honored to be able to launch this watch JeanRichard salute the 150th anniversary of Japan and Switzerland established diplomatic relations as early as 1861 , Daniel JeanRichard became the first Swiss watch movement manufactured 150 people .. years ago, the pioneering spirit of the Swiss delegation to Switzerland and Japan are connected if there is any better way to celebrate this great moment , it is that the Swiss watchmaking with the greatest artists in Japan combined.