Seiko Watch Information
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Dating back to the late 1800's, Seiko watches continue to offer elegance, style, and choice in timepieces today. Their continuing popularity is a tribute to this classic, yet modern, watch.
History of Seiko Watches
Seiko watches actually began as Seikosha watches in 1881. Kintaro Hattori opened a clock shop in Tokyo, Japan, and the rest is history. Today, the Seiko Corporation is the parent company of Seiko of America. Hattori continued his watch legacy by producing pocket watches in 1895, followed by alarm clocks in 1899, and table and musical clocks in 1902.
By 1914, mass production was introduced to keep up with the supply and demand of Seikosha watches, and by 1924, Seikosha became Seiko. As the years passed, the popularity of Seiko watches continued to rise. It became known for its superb craftmanship and style. In 1968, Seiko watches earned the honor of introducing the world's first quartz wall clock. Continuing its list of firsts in the watch world, Seiko marketed the first quartz watch in 1969, and its pioneering efforts continued by introducing the world's first TV watch. Kinetic technology, which required no battery change and is powered by the movement of a person's body, was introduced in 1992. Today, Seiko continues to offer beautiful watches with style, class, and high performance, as well as unsurpassed technology.
Popular Lines
- Sportura
These watches for men are advertised as "one part stainless steel, two parts testosterone". Featuring Kinetic chronograph, alarm chronograph, and analog-digital, these watches are powerful, yet stylish.
- Arctura
These watches for men are bold and revolutionary, and they feature the most advanced Kinetic power.
- Coutura
With a selection of both men's and women's watches, Coutura is both contemporary and elegant, combining the resilience of a sports watch with the style of a fashion watch.
- Tressia
An elegant, evening watch with a woven bracelet.
- Le Grande Sport
Available in both men's and women's styles, this sports watch looks great on the golf course and in the office.
- Technology Watches
These include Kenetic Perpetual, Kinetic Auto Relay, and Kinetic Chronograph.
More Info
While of course you can visit your local jewelry stores to search for that perfect Seiko watch, there are also several stores online. Check out Seiko Watches, Overstock.com, AlltheBrands.com, and Macy's.
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