Seiko
Tokyo timepiece maker
Seiko is a Japanese watchmaking company founded in 1881, known for producing watches across a wide price range—from affordable quartz timepieces to luxury mechanical watches.
The name means "exquisite" or "success" in Japanese.
Among watch enthusiasts, Seiko is respected for offering quality movements at accessible prices: My first automatic was a Seiko.
Graduated circular indicator
- handsGripping limbs' extremities
- bezelGrooved rim for mounting
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
caseback · crown · crystal · lug · indices · power reserve · water-resistant · sapphire crystal
Timekeeping science and craft
- movementChange in position
- caliberBore diameter or quality
- automaticOperating without intervention
- quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide
mechanical · escapement · mainspring · winding · complication · chronograph · regulation · balance wheel
Company identifying symbol
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
- subsidiariesCompanies owned by another
- diversificationExpanding into varied areas
globalization · sponsorship · retail · reputation · consumer · merchandise · advertising · endorsement
Japan's capital city
- JapanEast Asian archipelago nation
- JDMVehicles sold in Japan
- SamuraiFeudal Japanese military noble
- ShogunJapanese military dictator
Sakura · Ginza · kanji · craftsmanship
Reputation commanding admiration
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- exclusivityState of being limited
- premiumAdded cost for better
high-end · limited edition · precious metals · gold · platinum · craftsmanship · collector · boutique
Degree of correctness
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- timekeepingMeasuring duration's passage
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
solar · high-frequency · certification · timing · measurement
dial
Graduated circular indicator
strap · caseback · crown · crystal · lug · indices · power reserve · water-resistant · sapphire crystal · luminous
horology
Timekeeping science and craft
quartz · mechanical · escapement · mainspring · winding · complication · chronograph · regulation · balance wheel · jewels
logo
Company identifying symbol
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
- subsidiariesCompanies owned by another
diversification · globalization · sponsorship · retail · reputation · consumer · merchandise · advertising · endorsement · credibility
Tokyo
Japan's capital city
Shogun · Sakura · Ginza · kanji · craftsmanship
prestige
Reputation commanding admiration
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- exclusivityState of being limited
premium · high-end · limited edition · precious metals · gold · platinum · craftsmanship · collector · boutique · flagship
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- timekeepingMeasuring duration's passage
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
GPS · solar · high-frequency · certification · timing · measurement
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- Japanese exportsToyota, Honda, Sony, Nintendo, Panasonic
- Japanese businessToyota, Honda, Sony, Nissan, Mitsubishi
- Japanese TechSony, Nintendo, Panasonic, Toshiba, Hitachi
- watch retailluxury watches, Swiss watches, smartwatches, vintage watches, Rolex