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Seiko

Seiko exists since 1881 and initially Seiko was a small watch store in Tokyo. In 1892 the first Seikosha clocks were produced, laying the foundation for the official name Seiko, which appeared for the first time in 1924. The Seiko Astron hit the market in the 1960s as the world’s first production quartz watch, followed by a quartz chronograph.

Today the Seiko Astron is a very popular watch with variations such as the Seiko Astron GPS. All Seiko watches are made in-house in Japan where Seiko even makes the oil and luminous items in large-scale factories. All Seiko luxury watches are produced in Japan (Grand Seiko models) while other watches are assembled throughout Asia.

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Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Seiko Prospex US Special Editions

WatchTime New York 2022 is four days away, with the iconic event making its seventh annual return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 21-23. The three-day horological event is dedicated to showcasing more than 30 participating watch brands and highlighting some of the most impressive novelties of the year. Japanese watchmaker Seiko is once...

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Oct 17, 2022 by WatchTime

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Introducing the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer With a Blue Dial

Seiko announced the release of a new Prospex Speedtimer, adding the watch into serial production following the success of a limited edition iteration. The Limited Edition Prospex Speedtimer was launched as a tribute to the World Athletic Championships which took place in Eugene, Oregon, in July 2022. The newly released follow-up model is a Prospex...

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Sep 3, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

More Royalty: Seiko Adds a New LE to the King Seiko Watch Family

Two years ago, Seiko re-introduced the King Seiko, a successful timepiece that saw its first premiere in 1961. Now, the Japanese company honors a style that was released in 1965 via an updated edition of the King Seiko KSK. With its sharp, angular case, meticulously crafted and beautifully visible hour markers and hands, and, of...

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Jul 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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Borrowed Time: The GPHG-Winning Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver’s Re-Creation SLA025J1

In 1968, three years after the brand’s first dive watch was released (the 62MAS or Reference 6217-800x with 150-meter water resistance), Seiko’s engineers managed to raise the bar with a Hi-Beat divers’ watch with 300-meter water resistance (Reference 6159-700x). This model was not only the first Japanese dive watch to be equipped with a 10-beat...

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Jul 8, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

Four Watches Perfect For Summer

With summer starting in the Northern hemisphere, temperatures are usually on the rise. While there might not be such a thing as a ‘summer watch,’ many of us like to change to more sportive watches featuring metal bracelets or rubber straps during the hottest season of the year. The following four might differ in character,...

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Jul 4, 2022 by Martin Green

Ready to Move with the Seiko 5 Sports

Right in time for the travel season, Seiko expands its Seiko 5 Sports collection with three GMT timepieces. Marking a first for this line that goes back to the 1960’s and was reintroduced in 2019, the trio brings together sporty attributes with the indication of a second time zone via a rotating, two colored bezel,...

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Jun 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Seiko Introduces Presage Craftsmanship Series Urushi Dial Limited Edition

Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture on Japan’s central Honshu Island. It’s known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts. In this vibrant and historically rich city, lacquer artist Isshu Tamura produces works using techniques unique to Kanazawa Urushi lacquerware. One of the latest examples of this artistic work is the watch...

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Jun 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Blossoming Craft: Grand Seiko Blooms with the Heritage Collection 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition

In 1967, the 44GS paved the trail for the design code today known as the “Grand Seiko Style”, the set of nine guidelines which lend Grand Seiko its distinctive look. 55 years later, the Japanese luxury brand commemorates its progressive design with a limited edition manual-winding watch, the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 44GS 55th Anniversary...

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May 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Seiko Launches Limited Edition Prospex Speedtimer as a Tribute to the World Athletics Championships 2022

As a tribute to the World Athletic Championships which will take place in Eugene, Oregon, from July 15 – July 24, Japanese watchmaker Seiko launches the Prospex Speedtimer Limited Edition Chronograph. Serving as the official timekeeper for the event, Seiko will keep the scope of the launch, with an availability of only 400 pieces worldwide...

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Mar 18, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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James Bond’s Watches: The Complete Movie Timeline

He’s the world’s most famous secret agent, and the selection of watches on his wrist is at least as varied as the parade of “Bond girls” at his side. Our timeline presents an overview of James Bond's watches throughout the years.

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Mar 5, 2022 by WatchTime

The Seiko Prospex is Back in Black with Four New Limited Editions

Diving at night is quite the experience. What is, for example, a beautiful, colorful coral reef during the day has quite a different appearance at night. Other creatures come out, which are fascinating in their own right when caught by the beam of your flashlight. For Seiko, this was also the inspiration for The Black...

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Feb 13, 2022 by Martin Green

Royal Additions: Seiko Introduces Five New King Seiko Models

Last year, on the occasion of its 140th anniversary last year, Seiko delighted its fans with a faithful re-edition of its King Seiko KSK, with only a scant few modernizations. Originally launched in 1965, this timepiece was distinguished by a distinctively sharp and angular design and powered by a highly accurate movement, and the re-edition...

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Feb 8, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

When in Rome: Five Watches with Roman Numeral Dials

Roman numerals are mostly reserved these days for movie sequels and Super Bowls, but they can still add a hint of elegant classicism to a watch dial, as in the five timepieces we showcase here. BLANCPAIN VILLERET ULTRAPLATE Blancpain’s Villeret series, named for the Swiss village where the manufacture was founded in 1735, is distinguished...

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Jan 26, 2022 by Mark Bernardo

2021, The Watch Year in Review: Seven Dynamic Dive Watches

By almost any standard, the luxury watch world enjoyed a successful year in 2021 despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and its worldwide economic consequences — with high-profile retailers reopening and expanding, new auction records set, some large-scale industry events (like our own WatchTime New York) returning, and of course, a host of...

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Dec 27, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Seiko Pays Homage to its 1969 Icon with New Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph

Earlier this year, famed Japanese watchmaker Seiko made waves with the launch of two vintage-inspired mechanical chronographs, each dubbed the Prospex Speedtimer. Inspired by Seiko’s — and Japan’s — first wrist-worn chronograph, the Crown Chronograph from 1964, the watches referenced a lesser known but significant piece of watchmaking history with an aesthetic that spoke directly...

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Dec 14, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Seiko Shoots for the Moon with Prospex LX Sky U.S. Special Edition SNR051

Seiko takes great pride in its proprietary Spring Drive calibers for many reasons, but chief among them is their ability to function tirelessly and reliably in all kinds of challenging conditions — up to and including outer space: Seiko watches with these in-house movements have been certified for space travel and worn aboard the International...

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Dec 10, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Black Friday Special: 26 Ladies’ Watches for the Holidays

Women today have more options than ever when it comes to choosing their favorite watch. These new models designed for women have a sparkle and appeal all their own and are a perfect holiday gift. BELL & ROSSThe new Bell & Ross BR 05 Diamonds brings a shimmering look to the modern architectural lines of...

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Nov 26, 2021 by Dara Hinshaw

Grand Prix Preview: 11 GPHG-Nominated Watch Brands You’ll Discover at WatchTime New York 2021

WatchTime New York 2021 is less than two weeks away, from October 22 to 24, and with more than 25 fantastic brands showcasing their latest timepieces, we couldn’t be more excited to see you soon at Gotham Hall in Midtown Manhattan. Among the watch brands exhibiting at the event, 11 of them have received one...

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Oct 13, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: U.S.-Exclusive Seiko Prospex SLA053 and SLA059 “Seigaiha” Editions

 The sixth edition of WatchTime New York is less than a month away, and with more than 25 participating watch brands set to showcase their latest novelties next month at Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24 — among them a number of rare pieces that the public will see for the first time — the...

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Oct 3, 2021 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: The Grand Seiko Elegance GMT 4 Seasons Collection

WatchTime New York 2021 is just over a month away, returning for the sixth time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24. Among the more than 25 participating watch brands set to display their newest timepieces is Japan’s Grand Seiko and one of their most prominent nature-inspired launches of the year in the new Elegance GMT...

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Sep 20, 2021 by Caleb Anderson
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