Gorot Yamada

Gorot YAMADA (pseudonym, my real name is Masahiko TAKEDA)

1958 :  Born in Tokyo, Japan.
1969-77 : Bred in Osaka.
1981-82 : Studied Art history at Salzburg College, Austria.
1982 :    Graduated from Sophia University in Tokyo (BA Journalism).
1982-2004 : Editor of KODANSHA Publishers Inc. Mainly fashion magazines for young men.
1999-2001 : Editor-in-chief for “Hot-Dog PRESS”magazine.
2004-today : Freelance writer, editor, and TV caster.
*Collecting and studying watches since 1970s.
Writing articles on watches for many books and magazines since1980s.

Interview:

1- What does the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève represent for you?
2- Why did you agree to be jury member?
3- What makes in your opinion the value of a watch?

1. The most honorable prize for the present watches and watchmakers.

2.  Besides my own interest and honor, many friends and watch journalists recommended me to agree.

3. Craftsmanship, tradition, innovation.