Seiko watches, The best routine watch

Introduction:

The Seiko watch brand is one of the best known and most emblematic in the watch market. Known worldwide for its continuous innovation and success, this Japanese firm has grown a lot since its founding in 1881.

We encourage you to learn a little more about the history of this symbolic company and our opinion on Seiko watches, a Japanese watchmaking company that revolutionized the watchmaking market in the 1970s thanks to its quartz models.

History of seiko brand:

To learn more about the history of Seiko watches, we must go back to the year 1881, when the 22-year-old Japanese businessman Kintaro Hattori decided to open a shop to sell and repair watches in downtown Tokyo. Just 11 years later, Hattori founded the "Seikosha" factory in 1892 (which in Japanese means "exquisite", "tiny" or "success", and "sha" which translates as "house"), or what we would later know like Seiko.

Despite having started creating wall clocks, the passing of the years and the expansion of the business with the aim of creating the first pocket watch helped the company to grow and advance until it became what it is today. we know as one of the most important watch brands.

The world's first quartz watch

The beginnings of the first wristwatch made in Japan go back to 1913 with the beginning of the Taisho Era, a crucial moment in which the company decided to embark on the difficult task of creating the first Japanese wristwatch, the Laurel model.

Since 1924, when the first Seiko brand watch was created , until the arrival of the 60s and 70s, the brand never neglected innovation and its commitment to progress, offering its customers increasingly modern watches . with a much more precise mechanical watchmaking and with novelties as interesting as the stopwatch, introduced for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics .

After introducing the world's first quartz watch in 1969 , the Japanese firm was also a pioneer in doing the same in 1973 and 1975 with models of the first quartz watch with a six-digit LCD display, the first multifunction digital watch and the first professional titanium case diving watch respectively.

From the 1980s to the present, Seiko has not stopped achieving success thanks to its continuous innovation, always trying to surprise its customers by being at the forefront of the avant-garde. In recent years, the Japanese company has launched models as interesting as the "Black Ceramic" by Grand Seiko or the first tourbillon watch: the FUGAKU by Credor.

How are Seiko watches

Seiko watches are characterized from other brands by always being one step ahead of the others. In addition to excellent innovation, these Japanese watches are characterized by having behind them one of the best watchmaking traditions, specifically, since 1881).

Apart from its wide and varied catalogue, for both men and women, any watch lover will find a wide variety of styles, from modern and elegant options to classic or sporty ones. Another of its strong points are its finishes, with a quality and appearance capable of attracting the eyes of anyone.

Some of the brand's models to highlight

SEIKO SSC771P1 Solar Macchina Sportiva Man

This Seiko SSC771P1 model from the Prospex “Macchina Sportiva” collection has been specially designed for the man looking for an elegant but sporty option. It stands out from the rest for being a sundial whose charging is done through the dial, something highly recommended if you don't want to have to worry about changing the battery, plus it's 100% ecological. Also noteworthy are its sapphire crystal, its water resistance of 10 BAR (100 meters) and its band made of stainless steel in silver. It has a caliber V176 movement and a 41.4 mm diameter stainless steel case. Sportiness and elegance on your wrist.

SEIKO SUR306P1 Man

Go back to the classics of yesteryear with this Seiko SUR306P1 watch from the Neo Classic collection, a model designed for men that offers a 6N42 caliber with Japanese movement. It's water resistant to 50m (enough to shower and swim in) and the 39mm case diameter makes it simple yet elegant. Golden steel case, white dial with black numbers and hands, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and brown leather strap.

SEIKO SKY660P1 Women

If you are looking for a model for women, this Seiko SKY660P1 made of two-tone steel with sapphire and mother-of-pearl crystal and diamonds on the crown and on the watch indices could become your next favorite model. It has a case diameter of 32.5 mm and a thickness of only 7.8. It also includes 50m water resistance.

SEIKO SUP450P1 Women

For women who want an analog and traditional watch, but that maintains its resistance to water and with a solar movement, this Seiko Ladies Solar SUP450P1 is designed for them. Leather strap, mineral glass, a case diameter of 30.3 mm and a water resistance of 30 m, enough to withstand splashes.

Now that you know a little better the history of Seiko and what are some of the most recommended watch models on the market, we encourage you to continue learning about the different watch brands in our watch blog Fashion watches.