The Swiss lost the monopoly they had enjoyed for decades, while the rest of the countries received a push in becoming more recognized than ever before.ĭuring the years of glory, Seiko didn’t stop surprising with yet another achievements. During the unflappable era of mechanical timepieces, the introduction of the world’s first quartz watch – Seiko Quartz Astron – changed the course of the watch industry. The most significant achievement in Seiko’s history took place in 1969. The latter became one of the trademarks of the brand and is sought-after to this day. In 19, Seiko introduced two “firsts” in Japanese watchmaking – first chronograph and first diver’s watch. It was to “represent the pinnacle of Seiko’s excellence in mechanical watchmaking and to deliver more accuracy, legibility, and durability than any other watch.” Grand Seiko, the most prestigious line of watches, was first introduced in 1960. A year later, in 1924, Mr Hattori decided to change the name to Seiko, part of it owing to superstition surrounding the previous name. The Great Kanto Earthquake put the brand to the test when its headquarters and factory burned to the ground. In fact, it was the first-ever wristwatch produced in Japan. It didn’t take long for the introduction of the brand’s first wristwatch in 1913 – The Laurel. In 1892, the Seikosha brand was born, and the production of clocks got a start. It all began in 1881 when a 21-year-old Kintaro Hattori opened a shop selling and fixing wristwatches and clocks in central Tokyo.
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