The story of Seiko began in 1881 in central Tokyo and today, after more than 130 years of innovation, Seiko is still dedicated to the perfection that the founder always strove to achieve. Seiko is the only manufacture with every watchmaking expertise and it’s this pursuit of excellence that ensures we are always one step ahead of the rest. Seiko Presage reveals Japanese aesthetics to the world, carrying on a passion for watchmaking that has continued for over a century. Its inimitable style is born from a collaboration with master artisans across the nation. In the 1960s, Seiko announced itself on the international sports timing stage with a whole new generation of high-precision equipment endorsed by international sports federations at many of the world’s leading sports events. Harness the elemental force of light with our Solar watches – paragons of eco-friendly technology that keeps you punctual without the hassle of battery changes.
With the strong, sleek lines of the Seiko Astron, the world’s first commercially available quartz watch, today’s Astron is designed for a new generation of leaders, breaking through to the future with… During the turn of the 21st century, they introduced the world’s first solar-powered radio-controlled analog timepiece that could receive the waves of the United States, Japan, and Germany. Nearly 5 years later, Seiko created the World’s First EPD timepiece with an active matrix with an 80,000-pixel display for a wide range of imagery capabilities. The release of several “World’s Firsts,” such as the TV watch, voice recording watch, computer watch, and 1000 meter diver’s watch were some of the remarkable models produced during this time.
Carefully crafted with excellence in mind, every timepiece is as impressive as the next. Introducing an angular style to the Presage collection, visible from the dial pattern to the sharp edges of the case shape. The dial pattern is inspired by a traditional Japanese artistic design of a plant grown in Japan for over 10,000 years – hemp. Introducing the Presage Classic Series – watches designed with inherent Japanese elegance. Named ‘Araigaki’ meaning ‘pale persimmon’ for the shade of its dial, the dial texture is inspired by soft Japanese silk.
The SBGJ275 is a High-beat GMT limited edition to commemorate 25 years of the Caliber 9S. Its textured sky-blue dial takes inspiration from the cloud-covered sky above Mt. Iwate. The design is elevated by a 24-hour rotatable sapphire bezel in blue and white, together with a blue GMT hand that allows for three time zones to be viewed at a glance. The Micro Artist Studio comprises an elite team of Grand Seiko’s most skilled and talented watchmakers who take pride in their heritage and craftsmanship to create the most exquisite, limited, and timeless offerings ever seen by the watchmaker. The smooth sweep of its second hand tells the time just as nature does—continuously and silently.
The 56KS was made until 1975, when the King Seiko line was discontinued by the company. Crafted of stainless steel and water resistant to 300m, #SPB451 takes Seiko’s 1965 first diver’s watch to a new level. Feel sharp and style sharper with an extraordinary timepiece from the Prospex Luxe collection. If you’re a skilled sea master, the Prospex Divers collection may just prove to be your most useful survival tool yet.
The Sport collection features GMT chronograph seiko watches for men models in steel, titanium/ceramic, and full ceramic. The Original 1965 diver’s watch incorporated an automatic mechanical calibre and delivered 150m water resistance. Today a stunning series of updated re-interpretations of the original are available for you to enjoy. Alongside Grand Seiko, one other series demonstrated the company’s ability to create beautifully designed and finished mechanical watches with high accuracy. In 2017, Seiko announced that Grand Seiko would stand alone as a different brand specifically curating to the luxury watch segment. The cult-like following Grand Seiko enjoys is a result of consistent astounding craftsmanship and almost obsessive attention to detail.
While sporty watches typically have digital screens, casual watches could have either an analog face or a digital screen. Combining cutting edge technologies and robust construction, the Sport Collection offers watches of superior functionality and durability. This pursuit of perfection has brought Grand Seiko to the upper echelons of watchmaking. But along the way, Grand Seiko has also found a place in the hearts of horologists. As collectors like to say, “You wear a big-named watch brand on your wrist for others. Embrace the allure of the Alpinist collection, an ode to mountaineering spirit tailored for adventurers who seek style and functionality in every stride.