SEIKO 5 SPORTS 6119/6023 AUTOMATIC, VINTAGE YEAR 1972

Seiko’s history began in 1881 in Tokyo, Japan, when a young entrepreneur named Kintaro Hattori opened a watch repair and sales shop. His vision was to create high-quality watches, and in 1892 he founded the Seikosha factory (in Japanese, “Seiko” means “precision” or “success”, and “sha” means “house”). Initially, Seikosha produced wall clocks, but over time they focused on pocket and wristwatches production.

First Japanese wristwatch

In 1913, Seikosha launched the Laurel, the first wristwatch made in Japan. This was a significant milestone, as Japan had no watchmaking tradition at that time. The company became a pioneer in its country, laying the groundwork for what would become a benchmark name in the world watch industry.

Technological innovation and quartz watches

In 1969, Seiko revolutionized the watchmaking world with the Seiko Astron, the world’s first quartz wristwatch. This breakthrough transformed the watch industry by introducing a much more precise and affordable technology than traditional mechanical movements. Quartz technology quickly became popular and remains a standard in present-day watchmaking.

Precision and reliability

Over time, Seiko has introduced multiple watchmaking innovations, such as the automatic chronograph and the Kinetic charging system (a combination of kinetic energy and quartz technology). Seiko is also known for its diving watches, highly valued for their durability and resistance in extreme conditions.

Seiko has earned a special place in the watch industry, combining tradition and technology at accessible prices, offering everything from simple models to high-end pieces with its Grand Seiko line.

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