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Lol-x · 23 August 2018, 04:09 PM

1. Seiko was started in 1881 by one young man aged 22, Kintaro Hatorri trading as “K. Hattori” a jewelry and watch manufacturing shop in Tokyo with the first "Seiko" branded watch appearing in 1924.

2. Seiko in Japanese means "success" or "exquisite".

3. Seiko was the first Japanese company to make a dedicated diver watch water resistant to 150 meters and has enjoyed a long and ongoing association with the worldwide Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).

4. Seiko is the official timekeeper for Olympic events.

5. Seiko watches have featured as being worn by James Bond (in movies).

6. Seiko is Japan's national railway watch, and when a train is 20 seconds early they have been know to make a public apology such is their adherence to timing precision.

7. Seiko made the worlds first quartz watch know as the Seiko Astron released on 25 December 1969.

8. Seiko has and does produce many sub-brands over the years including King Seiko, Lord Marvel Seiko, Pulsar, Orient and of course Grand Seiko, but for many decades Seiko only exported their budget priced "Seiko" range.

9. Seiko at the forefront of innovation was the first company to produce and release a titanium case watch (1975), a television watch (1982).

10. In 1960 Seiko launched its first "Grand Seiko" made from a small team of experienced and highly skilled watchmakers high in the hills at a discrete facility in the Nagano prefecture of central Japan. Which would later become famous for technical sophistication and innovation in its "Spring Drive" and "Hi-Beat" movement models.

oldman2005 · 24 August 2018, 01:46 AM

Cool! Thanks!

GerardoG · 24 August 2018, 02:33 AM

Dan Pierce · 24 August 2018, 03:18 AM

Good info. Thanks, Steve!
dP

Cru Jones · 24 August 2018, 03:24 AM

Nice, thanks.

JimSnyder · 24 August 2018, 03:49 AM

I would say that they have been a success. Great post Steve

Zman15 · 24 August 2018, 04:23 AM

Thanks for sharing!

Gharddog03 · 24 August 2018, 05:30 AM

Nice!

dysondiver · 24 August 2018, 05:37 AM

very interesting

SearChart · 24 August 2018, 06:09 AM

Cool info, thanks for sharing

Star Ferry · 24 August 2018, 07:18 AM

Nice list. I love the history and variety of Seiko. There's no "Wow, is that a Rolex?" type of brand stigma -- just great watches at fair prices

I've barely taken my sbdc059 off all week. Have it on a tropical rubber strap now. has yours been getting wrist time?

GradyPhilpott · 24 August 2018, 07:27 AM

The current CEO of Seiko is Shinji Hattori. Mr. Hattori is the great-grandson of Kintaro Hattori, the founder of Seiko.

http://en.worldtempus.com/article/in...ori-21658.html

toneafficianado · 24 August 2018, 07:33 AM

I didn't know at least 8 of these cool facts!
Thanks for sharing.
I got my first Seiko diver in 1970 for $40AUD new.
Love the brand.

Old Expat Beast · 24 August 2018, 08:06 AM

There's a few more here: https://www.fratellowatches.com/10-t...o-infographic/

Oddly enough Omega and not Seiko will be official timer of the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. It was Seiko in Tokyo in 1964.

Porsche · 24 August 2018, 08:46 AM

Television watch? Really?
I want one!!!

Thanks Steve, didn't know much of that info.

J!m · 24 August 2018, 09:01 AM

Always innovative and delivering quality well above their price point.

Another “fact” for the list is they have always been using an “in house movement “ which of course is all the rage these days...

Old Expat Beast · 24 August 2018, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J!m

Always innovative and delivering quality well above their price point.

Another “fact” for the list is they have always been using an “in house movement “ which of course is all the rage these days...

And so many calibres! I can't even keep up with the ones they developed in the 1960s alone.

schoolboy · 24 August 2018, 10:23 AM

Nice!

Thanks for sharing.

I specially like #2.

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cop414 · 24 August 2018, 11:55 AM

Great info Steve

rolehex · 24 August 2018, 03:12 PM

interesting! thanks

23 August 2018, 04:09 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,256	Top 10 Seiko Facts! 1. Seiko was started in 1881 by one young man aged 22, Kintaro Hatorri trading as “K. Hattori” a jewelry and watch manufacturing shop in Tokyo with the first "Seiko" branded watch appearing in 1924. 2. Seiko in Japanese means "success" or "exquisite". 3. Seiko was the first Japanese company to make a dedicated diver watch water resistant to 150 meters and has enjoyed a long and ongoing association with the worldwide Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). 4. Seiko is the official timekeeper for Olympic events. 5. Seiko watches have featured as being worn by James Bond (in movies). 6. Seiko is Japan's national railway watch, and when a train is 20 seconds early they have been know to make a public apology such is their adherence to timing precision. 7. Seiko made the worlds first quartz watch know as the Seiko Astron released on 25 December 1969. 8. Seiko has and does produce many sub-brands over the years including King Seiko, Lord Marvel Seiko, Pulsar, Orient and of course Grand Seiko, but for many decades Seiko only exported their budget priced "Seiko" range. 9. Seiko at the forefront of innovation was the first company to produce and release a titanium case watch (1975), a television watch (1982). 10. In 1960 Seiko launched its first "Grand Seiko" made from a small team of experienced and highly skilled watchmakers high in the hills at a discrete facility in the Nagano prefecture of central Japan. Which would later become famous for technical sophistication and innovation in its "Spring Drive" and "Hi-Beat" movement models. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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24 August 2018, 03:49 AM	#6
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,711	I would say that they have been a success. Great post Steve __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

24 August 2018, 07:27 AM	#12
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,350	The current CEO of Seiko is Shinji Hattori. Mr. Hattori is the great-grandson of Kintaro Hattori, the founder of Seiko. http://en.worldtempus.com/article/in...ori-21658.html __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

24 August 2018, 08:06 AM	#14
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,387	There's a few more here: https://www.fratellowatches.com/10-t...o-infographic/ Oddly enough Omega and not Seiko will be official timer of the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. It was Seiko in Tokyo in 1964. __________________ _______________________

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oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Cool! Thanks!

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24 August 2018, 05:37 AM	#9
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	very interesting

24 August 2018, 07:18 AM	#11
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	Nice list. I love the history and variety of Seiko. There's no "Wow, is that a Rolex?" type of brand stigma -- just great watches at fair prices I've barely taken my sbdc059 off all week. Have it on a tropical rubber strap now. has yours been getting wrist time?

24 August 2018, 07:33 AM	#13
toneafficianado 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,201	I didn't know at least 8 of these cool facts! Thanks for sharing. I got my first Seiko diver in 1970 for $40AUD new. Love the brand.

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24 August 2018, 09:01 AM	#16
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,813	Always innovative and delivering quality well above their price point. Another “fact” for the list is they have always been using an “in house movement “ which of course is all the rage these days...

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schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Nice! Thanks for sharing. I specially like #2. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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