14/09/2025
For the first time ever, cameras have been allowed inside the legendary Watanabe Wheels factory in Japan, a place that has remained completely undocumented until this episode of Capturing Car Culture.
With a two-year waitlist and a reputation as one of the most iconic wheel makers in the world, Watanabe has built a legacy of handcrafted perfection.
Each year, just 9,000 wheels are cast, shaped, and finished entirely by hand, continuing a tradition that has never been compromised by mass production. In this rare look behind closed doors, our series' host Larry Chen reveals the secret process that makes Watanabe wheels so coveted, from the molten metal pours to the meticulous finishing touches, and why enthusiasts around the world are willing to wait years for a single set.
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