Naoya Hida & Mark Cho on Floating Feathers, TYPE7A and TYPE8A
This coverage features a conversation between Naoya Hida and Mark Cho at Geneva Watch Days 2026, discussing Naoya Hida & Co., The Armoury, and several recent watch collaborations and models. The discussion highlights the Type 4A-2 "Floating Feathers" with its hand-engraved feather motif, the NH TYPE7A chronograph utilizing a vintage Valjoux 23 movement, and the compact NH TYPE8A powered by the new Cal. 2326SS.
The Type 4A-2 “Floating Feathers” is a collaboration between Naoya Hida & Co. and The Armoury, featuring a hand-engraved feather motif by Keisuke Kano.
Mark Cho explained that the design for the "Floating Feathers" watch moved away from typography towards a more organic composition.
The NH TYPE7A chronograph is discussed, which uses a vintage Valjoux 23 movement.
The NH TYPE8A is a compact 31mm watch built around the newly developed Cal. 2326SS.