SEIKO 5 SPEEDTIMER 7017/8000 AUTOMATIC, 1971

The history of Seiko began in 1881 in Tokyo, Japan, when a young entrepreneur named Kintaro Hattori opened a specialized store for repairing and selling watches. His dream was to manufacture high-quality watches, and in 1892 he founded the Seikosha factory (in Japanese, “Seiko” means “precision” or “success,” and “sha” means “house”). In its early years, Seikosha focused on producing wall clocks, but later shifted to manufacturing pocket and wristwatches.

The first Japanese wristwatch

In 1913, Seikosha launched the Laurel, the first wristwatch manufactured in Japan. This milestone was significant, as Japan did not have a watchmaking tradition at that time. The company became a pioneer in its country and laid the foundation for what would become a leading brand in the global watch industry.

Technological innovation and quartz watches

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

Precision and reliability

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

Seiko has secured a prominent place in the watch industry, blending tradition and technology at affordable prices. It offers everything from simple models to high-end pieces with its Grand Seiko line, establishing itself as a brand that balances quality and accessibility.

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