SEIKO 6119-8450 AUTOMATIC, VINTAGE YEAR 1971

The history of Seiko 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 shifted their focus to pocket and wristwatches.

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 and laid the foundation for what would become a benchmark name in the global 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 watchmaking today.

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). It is also known for its dive 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 affordable prices, offering everything from simple models to high-end pieces with its Grand Seiko line.

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