Brand history: Seiko. Seiko watches

The Japanese watch company Seiko occupies one of the leading positions among watch manufacturers in this country along with such brands as Casio, Citizen and Orient. Loyalty to traditions and the development of new technologies are the distinguishing features, thanks to which Japan is one of the leaders in many industries, including the watch market.
Company was founded in 1892 by Kintaro Hatori and takes its name from the Japanese word "seiko-sha" (precise). 11 years after the opening of the first store, Kintaro Hatori founded a small watch factory with only ten watchmakers. Starting from a small production of wall clocks, today the company has grown into a huge corporation, the largest manufacturer of clocks and clockwork in the world. SEIKO EPSON Corporation has three trademarks. LASSAL makes products for the high-income people, SEIKO for the middle- and high-income people, and PULSAR for the low-income people.
Seiko is the world leader in many areas of the watch industry. Thus, this company was the first to produce quartz wall and wrist clocks, LCD clocks and quartz alarm clocks, as well as Japan's first self-winding mechanical watch and the world's first pointer chronograph. The accuracy and reliability of this watch the brand was appreciated - it is no coincidence that Seiko has been the official timekeeper of many Olympic Games since 1964. Special attention deserves the model Grand Seiko, released in 1960 and initiated the creation of a collection under the same name. A distinctive feature of these watches is their ultra-precise mechanism with a possible error of only +12/-3 seconds per day (for comparison, the accuracy of quartz models is +5 seconds per year).
Since 1913, the company enters a phase of active growth and by 1970 opens a representative office in the United States, called the Seiko Corporation of America ("American Seiko Corporation").
Japan pays much attention to the problems of environmental pollution, so one of the main principles of production in the country is the principle of environmental cleanliness and safety. In particular, watch companies strive to create their products in an environment of sustainable use of energy in enterprises, using the latest technologies to neutralize the harm done to the environment as much as possible.
Following this principle, Seiko has created a new mechanism - the Seiko Kinetic system, which uses the kinetic energy of movement and converts it into electrical energy. This watch demonstrates SEIKO's excellence in watchmaking. Mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy when the hand moves and accumulates in the battery, which feeds the quartz movement of the watch. You get a high-precision quartz watch that doesn't need to be charged like a self-winding mechanical watch. These watches are produced by only three manufacturers in the world. Since the first introduction of this line on the world market, the mechanisms have undergone significant changes. So, if the first watches of the Kinetic series were quite large, then in subsequent years ultra-thin mechanisms and mechanisms for complex chronographs were created.
Until recently, the whole world knew the Seiko brand as a high-tech company specializing in relatively inexpensive quartz watches. However, Seiko has been developing, producing and selling complex models worth tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars in the domestic market of Japan for quite a long time, being one of the leaders in the segment of prestigious, executive watches. Since 2002, Seiko has revised its internal policy of double standards and decided to change its image and price niche in the global watch market. To date, Seiko Corporation is the largest manufacturer of watches and watch movements in the world, and the company's factories that produce both watches and mechanisms and components for them are located in Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and China. The movements produced by the corporation are used both by the corporation's companies and by many independent watch manufacturers in Europe and Asia.
Seiko watches are the world's best-selling watches in the $300-$1000 price range, equal in quality and often superior to Swiss made watches in this price group.
This year, Seiko presented models based on Spring Drive technology, a revolutionary combination of mechanical and electronic technology, at the Basel show. This watch is battery-free, powered by a spring, and instead of a traditional escapement, the rate of release of the spring is controlled by an electronic device. Seiko Spring Drive technology guarantees operation from a full winding for about two days and an accuracy of about 15 seconds per month.

Collections:
The basis of the Seiko watch collection are 5 series - Sportura, Arctura, Premier, Rivoly, Vivace.
Sportura is a series of unique sports watches that combine the latest technological developments of Seiko - Kinetic Chronograph, Alarm, Kinetic Auto Relay, Perpetual Calendar. Sportura watches are rhythm and speed. All models have anti-reflective sapphire crystals and are water resistant to 100M.
Arctura - will ring only with the Kinetic mechanism. Chronographs are assembled by hand and only 30 watchmakers are qualified to assemble the various 175 parts.
Premier - the new collection was first introduced in 2001. This watch has a sporty style with soft and graceful lines. Art Deco numerals, original hour and minute hands complete the design of the Premier models.
Rivoly - the collection is considered the trendsetter of the world watch fashion, it consists of original models. Asymmetric, wave-shaped cases, models with diamonds are also available. Rivoly watches are perfect for evening wear and business.
Vivace is a collection for independent women. Quality comes first for them.

Seiko (Seiko) is a Japanese brand famous for its watch products.

History of Seiko

This Japanese company began its existence in 1881 in Tokyo, where Kintaro Hatori, who at that time was only 21 years old, opened his small watch repair shop, a little later turning it into a store as he began to offer his customers imported from - outside the clock.
Kintaro worked tirelessly to develop his business, which resulted in the opening of his own Seikosha factory for assembling wall clocks in 1892, and pocket watches were added to the list of manufactured products 3 years later.

With the beginning of the new century, Hatori, anticipating imminent changes, became increasingly interested in the possibility of developing wristwatches, the first model of which his company was ready to present to the public as early as 1913. This clock was called Laurel and became the first of its kind not only for Seikosha, but in general the first model of Japanese-made wristwatches.
In 1924, the inscription Seiko appeared on the company's watches for the first time, so we can say that this was the year the brand itself was created. Six years later, the brand launched the first Japanese photographic shutter, the Magna, which became a huge success.

1953 is remembered for the launch of the first Japanese television advertising campaign by Seiko, of course. Another 7 years later, the brand, cherishing a daring plan to compete with quality and precision with its Swiss counterparts, launches its best-selling model, Grand Seiko. In 1964, the brand was honored to serve as the official timekeeper for the Tokyo Olympics.

The end of the 60s was a harbinger of change: first, Seiko launched the first model of a quartz wall clock, and in 1969 they staged a real revolution that turned into a huge crisis for many companies involved in the production of mechanical watches, offering customers the world's first model of a quartz wrist watch, Quartz Astron. By the way, in 1968, Seiko also introduced the first model of a desktop computer made in Japan, 5 years later another interesting novelty followed - it was a watch with a liquid crystal screen. In 1982, the company went even further and Seiko showed the world the first wristwatch of its kind with an integrated LCD screen that allowed you to watch TV shows anywhere, anytime.

Choosing a watch in today's abundance is not easy. In addition to the fact that the final decision dictates the budget, it is very important not to make a mistake in choosing a brand.

Watches can be divided into three groups:

Swiss;

Japanese;

Other.

Such a classification is conditional. If Switzerland is prestige and respectability, then Japan is reliability and practicality. This statement is not disputed. As well as the fact that Seiko is the #1 watch in Japan.

Brand history

It is believed that the older the watch brand, the more solid it is. Seiko began its history in 1881. But it wasn't until 1960 that the wristwatch that the brand is now associated with was born. It was a Grand Seiko model. And already in 1964, Seiko became the official supplier of watches at the eighteenth Olympic Games. Since then it has become a good tradition.

In 1969, self-winding watches were released. In the same year, the so-called quartz revolution began. It was this epoch-making event that caused so much trouble to Swiss colleagues. It started with the release of the first Seiko quartz watch.

The series of achievements of the company includes the release of a number of fundamentally new products. The world's first Seiko quartz watch with an LCD digital display. Initially ordinary, and then multifunctional. Next - a watch for diving, with computer functions, Kinetic, Spring Drive. Seiko's latest "world's first" achievement is a solar-powered model. The uniqueness of these watches lies in the fact that they receive GPS signals, which set the standard time to the nearest second. The model is in steady demand among travel enthusiasts.

Seiko wall clock

A store opened in Tokyo in 1881. It sold and repaired wall clocks. The business was successful. In 1892, Kintaro Hattori, the owner of the store, opened his own watch manufacture. For seven years, the plant has become a leading enterprise in its industry. Today, Seiko wall clocks are known all over the world. The use of advanced technologies at the enterprise allows us to provide high quality products at affordable prices.

The combination of harmony and simplicity characteristic of Japanese culture has had a profound influence on the style of Seiko wall clocks. The varied design makes it easy to fit them into the interior of a modern home. "Nothing superfluous and random" - this is a Seiko watch. Customer reviews: "Beauty and comfort settle in the house with them." It is difficult to disagree with such an assessment.

Seiko wall clocks are made with quartz movements. Execution options - digital and pointer indication. In addition to the standard configuration, striking watches are produced, there are also musical models. The ability to adjust the volume, automatic mute at night, calendar, thermometer, hygrometer, silent running - the most common watch options from the Land of the Rising Sun.

Seiko watch

Each collection of the brand is worthy of a separate story. But first, a few salient features of Seiko should be noted.

1. As a rule, watches in most collections are united by design. Types of mechanisms (quartz, mechanics), complications (24-hour scale, moon phase indicator) can be adjacent to each other.

2. Seiko watches are made of stainless steel or high-strength titanium.

3. Glass - sapphire or mineral.

4. Most models are equipped with bracelets.

Grand Seiko

The design of the collection was developed at the beginning of the brand's life. It is Japanese-style restrained and based on the principle of simplicity and perfection of details. In combination with the high quality of the watch, the consumer received a recognizable appearance and unique design.

Movements: quartz, self-winding, Spring Drive.

All watches have a calendar of the day of the month, water resistance from 3 to 20 Bar. The case and bracelet are made of stainless steel or high-strength titanium. Glass - sapphire with anti-reflective coating.

Additional features: power reserve indicator and GMT (second time zone).

The crown jewel of the collection is the Grand Seiko Chronograph, equipped with a Spring Drive movement.

Ananta

The path to excellence takes time and inspiration. The designers behind the Ananta style were inspired by the katana, a single-edged samurai sword with a curved blade that has been passed down from generation to generation for 800 years. Its beauty and grace express many aspects of Japanese culture.

In the katana sword, beauty comes from perfect functionality. The same pattern can be traced in mechanical watches from the Ananta collection.

Water protection - 10 Bar. Materials - steel and titanium, sapphire.

Mechanisms - self-winding, Spring Drive.

Additional functions - chronograph, Moon, GMT. The peculiarity of the collection is models with a retrograde calendar of the day of the week and the day of the month.

Noteworthy is the Automatic Chronograph Diver’s, a unique diving chronograph with a water resistance of 200 m, a reinforced movement and a hand-lacquered dial. The case and bracelet are made of stainless steel with a black finish.

Astron

A unique watch with a quartz movement that is powered by solar energy.

Main complications:

Perpetual calendar;

Built-in GPS-module that performs adjustment to the time zone and course correction;

Battery indicator;

Daylight saving time indicator;

In-flight switch.

Additional functions: 1/5 second chronograph; second time zone scale.

Prospex

Collection of watches for extreme sportsmen. Allow you to practice sports on land, at sea and in the air.

Glasses in hours - mineral increased durability (Hardlex) or sapphire.

Mechanisms - quartz Solar with complications (chronograph, GMT, alarm clock); kinetic with power reserve and second time zone indication; automatic winding with calendar.

Premier

Seiko men's wrist watches of this collection can be described as classic in modern design. They include mechanical and quartz calibers. But the centerpiece is the Kinetic Direct Drive watch. This is a prime example of emotionally charged cutting-edge technology. The watch automatically generates energy through the movement of the wrist. In addition, they can be wound with the help of a head.

The model with a 24-hour scale, which is decorated with an open balance, stands out.

Seiko women's watches from the Premier collection are very interesting. Two quartz calibers, differing in the position of the second hand. In one caliber it is central, in the other it is lateral. No complications distract the gaze that this luxurious executive watch attracts. Decorated in one case with a mother-of-pearl dial, in the other case with diamonds on the bezel (24 pieces), they perform their function very well - to impress.

Sportura

Seiko men's watches from this collection once again confirm the leadership of the company. Superiority in everything. Thanks to the great experience gained in the world of big sport, the company was able to go from a simple watch manufacturer to a powerful manufactory.

The Sportura women's collection embodies strength and beauty. These watches accompany many outstanding sportswomen on their way to glory. They turn the precise passage of time into an aesthetic pleasure.

Velatura

The watch is designed specifically for yachtsmen. When developing them, engineers relied on the invaluable experience of leading athletes from the world of sailing. For example, Yachting Timer with a quartz movement has such important functions: a calendar, an alarm clock, a second time zone scale, a yacht timer, a chronograph with an accuracy of 1/20 sec.

The female part of the collection is very beautiful. It is represented by a quartz chronograph on a leather strap, the dial of which is set with 10 diamonds.

Presage

More than a century of Seiko's experience as one of the leaders in the manufacture of mechanical watches is concentrated in this collection.

Some of the models have an original technological decoration - an open balance. Open Heart (open heart) - the symbolic name of this complication.

Seiko women's and men's watches from the Presage collection are self-winding mechanics and various additional functions. Women's models are decorated with Swarovski crystal inlays.

Presage is a watch classic.

Women's collection Lukia

Watches for active, modern representatives of the beautiful half of humanity. An elegant diamond-studded solar powered chronograph on a leather strap and an open-balance automatic set with Swarovski crystals.

Lord

Men's collection - elegance, combining the most complex mechanism and timeless design. Quartz and mechanics.

Women's line - sophisticated models with quartz movements, decorated with Swarovski crystals. Multi-scale dials are a work of watchmaking art.

Conceptual Series Sports

Men's watch collection for sports: a variety of mechanisms, additional functions, laconic design.

The highlight of the collection is the Solar Alarm Chronograph. A combination of a quartz chronograph with solar charging and an alarm clock.

Conceptual series Dress

The men's part of the collection is characterized by a laconic design and restrained colors. Women's models - bright design, inlaid with Swarovski crystals.

Seiko 5

A legendary series that set the tone for watch fashion in the second half of the 20th century. The collection was presented to the general public in 1963. The Seiko 5 watch embodied the combination of five qualities: automatic winding, a calendar of the day of the week and the date of the month, 30-meter water resistance and an affordable price. In the caliber, which became the basis of the "five", the most efficient automatic winding was implemented. It became possible thanks to the Magic Lever device (“magic lever”), which made it possible to wind the spring from each movement of the sector, regardless of direction.

The Seiko 5 collection has evolved continuously. In 1968, the water resistance level was increased to 70 meters, and scratch-resistant Hardlex glass appeared.

Despite the fact that the collection turned 50 in 2013, it is regularly updated with new products that are still in demand.

Seiko 5 Sports

Sports line, consisting of men's and women's parts. The inherent characteristics of Seiko 5 are best realized in this part of the collection, which is presented in the catalogs as a standalone.

All watches are water resistant to 100 meters. A feature of the models is a rotating bezel.

Selection of Seiko watches

Which include wall-mounted ones, are selected based on the parameters of the room. First of all, the size of the room and the style of its design are taken into account. The design of the watch should go well with furniture and accessories.

When choosing a clock for the bedroom, it is better to stay on a quartz clock with a smooth running. They run almost silently. Not suitable for a bedroom and a clock with a fight. Their place is in the living room or office.

A wrist watch is an accessory that should match the general style of a person. In addition, their value should correspond to the social status and income level of the owner.

When choosing Japanese Seiko watches, the buyer chooses reliability and practicality.

Here you can find models for all occasions. Watches for people from the world of high-end sports (Velatura, CS Sports), for extreme sports (Prospex) and just lovers of outdoor recreation (Seiko 5 Sports).

The other group is the executive class Seiko watches, whose task is to impress. These are Ananta and Astron men's collections, Lukia and Premier women's collections. The classic style is represented by Presage, CS Dress and Seiko 5. This watch is worn under a business suit. Casual (casual urban style) is Lord, as well as a number of models from other collections.

Properly selected wristwatches help to create a complete, harmonious image.

Products wristwatches, watch movements, mechanical devices, optical devices, semiconductors, jewelry Affiliated companies Seiko Instruments[d]

Seiko Holdings Corporation, more commonly known as Seiko- Japanese company for the production of watch products, jewelry, precision tools and precision mechanics.

History and development

The company was founded in 1881 when Hattori Kintaro opened a watch and jewelry shop called K. Hattori" in Tokyo's Ginza district. 11 years later, in 1892, he started making watches called Seikosha, which roughly means "House of Fine Craftsmanship". According to Seiko's official history, Time Travel: A Memorable History of Seiko (2003), the Japanese word "seiko" means "delicacy", "minute", or "luck".

The first watches produced under the Seiko brand went on sale in 1924. In 1969, Seiko introduced the Astron watch, the first quartz watch. When they were introduced, their cost was equal to the cost of an average car. Later, Seiko went further and introduced the first quartz chronograph. In 1985, Seiko and Orient Watches formed a joint venture.

The company became a joint stock company (K. Hattori & Co.) in 1917 and was renamed Hattori Seiko Co. in 1983. Ltd., and in 1990 to Seiko Corporation. After restructuring and establishing its operating divisions (such as Seiko Watch Corporation and Seiko Clock Inc.) in 2001, the company became a holding company and became known as Seiko Holdings Corporation as of July 1, 2007.

Seiko is most widely known for the manufacture of wristwatches, all parts of which were once produced by the company entirely in-house. This includes not only gears, motors, hands, crystal oscillators, batteries, sensing elements, LCD screens, but also secondary elements such as lubricating oils and luminous compounds applied to hands and dials. Now watch movements (calibers) are produced at factories in Shizukuishi (Iwate Prefecture) (SII Morioka Seiko Instruments), Ninohe (SII Ninohe Tokei Kogyo), Shiojiri (Seiko Epson) and in the company's subsidiaries in China, Malaysia and Singapore. Completely self-manufacturing and assembly is still practiced for models supplied to the domestic Japanese market.

Models

Grand Seiko SBGW005

Seiko manufactures both mechanical and quartz watches in various price ranges. The cheapest ones cost about 4,000 yen (about 1,400 rubles) and are sold under the Alba brand. The price of the most expensive models of the Grand Seiko series reaches millions of yen.

Seiko Grand Quartz 1979

Seiko mechanical watches are highly sought after by collectors, ranging from the popular Seiko 5 series (the number "5" reflects the five necessary qualities for a watch: shock resistance, water resistance, self-winding, display of the day and day of the week) to the luxurious Credor, King Seiko and Grand Seiko series.

Seiko SBDX001 Marinemaster, 300m Water Resistant Mechanical Watch for Professional Scuba Divers

Timing

Seiko has acted as the official timekeeper of sports competitions on numerous occasions:

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Four SEIKO technologies: Spring Drive, Kinetic, mechanical and quartz watches.

spring drive

1977 The young SEIKO engineer began to wonder how he could make his dream of a "perpetual clock" a reality. And finally, he managed to create a mechanism with a central spring and an accuracy of one second per day, possible only for the best electronic watches. This engineer named Yoshikazu Akahane was a stubborn man who devoted himself to the watch industry. It took him 28 years to make many fruitless attempts and develop over 600 prototypes. However, in the end, he and his team finally managed to create new technologies in every area of ​​watchmaking. In 2005, the SEIKO Spring Drive finally came out.

Four key features of Spring Drive:

The accuracy, reliability and durability of the Spring Drive is the result of advances in four key areas of luxury watchmaking.

1. High precision. The tri-synchronous governor controls and releases the mechanical, electrical and electromagnetic energy generated by the spring. It replaces the transmission mechanism, and thanks to the one-way movement, it is more reliable, durable and accurate. Spring Drive is a unique clock with an accuracy of up to 1 second per day.

2. Smooth movements of the arrow. Since the mechanism does not have a gear, all movements in it are made in a circle, in one direction, which allows the arrow to move smoothly. Spring Drive is the only clock in the world that accurately reflects the natural course of time.

3. Large supply of energy. New generation springs produce more power, run smoother and last longer. A special alloy developed in-house by SEIKO generates even more power and is also extremely durable and highly resistant to rust and high temperatures. The Spring Drive has a power reserve of 72 hours, even under continuous chronometer operation.

4. Fast winding mechanism. In 1959, Seiko invented an original technology based on the winding mechanism of a mechanical watch, the "Magic Lever". This helped to increase the efficiency of the automatic winding, due to the energy generated with each oscillation of the rotor. The new "Magic Lever" system mounts directly to the rotor shaft, delivering more efficient power transfer than ever before.

Mechanism.

Energy source. The only driving force is the mainspring.

Broadcast. The spring force is transmitted via a gear train - to the pointer and to the Tri-synchronous governor.

Regulation. The tri-synchronous governor controls the slip wheel and arrow with electromagnetic braking.

Three key innovations:

Tri-synchronous regulator. Specially developed by leading SEIKO employees.

1. Controls the mechanical energy of the spring.

2. Converts a small portion of this energy into electricity to power the quartz crystals.

3. Generates magnetic resonance to adjust the speed of the slip wheel.

Due to the fact that three different forms of energy are used, the regulator is called "three-synchronous".

Main spring. SEIKO has developed a new high resilience alloy "Spron 510" for the spring. SPRON 510* is SEIKO's unique, industry-leading grade for enhanced power and precision.

Magic Lever. Magic Lever is a unique winding system first developed by SEIKO in 1959. In the SPRING DRIVE model, the new Magic Lever winding system is installed directly on the rotor shaft, and is more efficient. Thanks to it, the time of the plant is reduced and a larger supply of energy is saved.

Kinetic

Kinetic has become a platform for creating a series of watches, as well as the Mechanical and Quartz series. In the Kinetic quartz watch, Seiko has managed to combine automatic winding with electronics, which made it possible to do without changing the battery. Over the past 20 years, SEIKO has built a series of Kinetic movements on this platform, each bringing unique features to consumers.

At the 1986 Basel Fair, SEIKO presented its first Kinetic prototype. It was presented to the public under the provisional name "AGM". This model was the first watch in the world that could convert the kinetic energy of movement into electrical energy. This was the first step in the development of this technology and led to the fact that after 20 years the Kinetic brand has gained a reputation for environmentally friendly, high-performance and convenient technology among users around the world. Since the release of the first commercially available watch in 1988 (then known as the AGS), over eight million Kinetic watches have been sold to date (as of 2007).

In 1998, the Kinetic Auto Relay was released, and the watch's rest life was extended to four years. In 1999, the Ultimate Kinetic Chronograph was released, an unsurpassed masterpiece that embodied SEIKO's knowledge and skills in the manufacture of electronic and mechanical watches on the watch, and in 2003 another Kinetic Chronograph was released. At Baselworld 2005, the Kinetic Perpetual was first introduced, embodying the comfort and durability of the Kinetic. It also featured a perpetual calendar, available until the year 2100. In 2007, the Kinetic Direct Drive model was released, using emotive technology specially developed by SEIKO.

1.SEIKO Kinetic Direct Drive is the epitome of SEIKO technology with an emotional touch. SEIKO offers new features in addition to the convenience and environmental friendliness of all models in the SEIKO Kinetic series.

Two winding options. As with all existing Kinetic models, the wearer automatically generates electrical energy by moving the wrist. With the new Kinetic Direct Drive model, the owner can wind the watch by simply twisting the wheel.

Indicator functions. The Kinetic Direct Drive model shows not only the reserve of energy, but also the level of charge when the owner of the watch twists the winding wheel. The owner can directly see and feel how the energy is directly transferred from the winding wheel to the reserve. The Kinetic Direct Drive model creates a direct interaction between the watch and its wearer!

2.Kinetic Chronograph. Unlike ordinary watches, the dials that show the time are located outside the center. The central hand is the second hand, which can show time with an accuracy of 1/5 second. The hour and minute dials showing the present time are displayed at the bottom of the watch screen, the seconds dial is displayed at the top left. Minutes are shown on a fan-shaped dial at the top right of the watch screen and can show time up to 45 minutes. The Reverse Reset function returns all hands to their original position at the same time by pressing the reset button. This feature is available for every hand, and operates through a mechanism that operates with a cardioid cam, which is commonly used for mechanical chronometers.

Movement Specifications (Caliber 7L22)

Powered by the movement of your hand

Operating time when fully charged: about 5 months

Chronometer: up to 45 minutes in 1/5 second increments

3.Kinetic Perpetual. The Kinetic Perpetual model combines the classic beauty of a perpetual calendar valid until February 28, 2100, with the benefits of the Kinetic model: recharging with the movement of your hand, the precision of a perpetual crystal oscillator, and up to 4 years of battery life when not in use. This model embodies the triumph of the classical tradition of watchmaking and modern microelectronics. The model includes 232 parts, almost the same number found in various models of high-end mechanical watches, as well as the smallest ultrasonic motor in the world, only 0.4 mm wide. As a result, the Kinetic Perpetual has set a new standard in the world of perpetual calendar watchmakers. This 0.4mm thick ultrasonic motor is the only power source for the 101 pieces mechanical gear of the perpetual calendar, which correctly displays not only the date and day of the week, but also months, including leap years. This unique calendar is also equipped with a photo sensor that recognizes the characters on the transmission mechanism and corrects the date, day, month and year, including for leap years. In addition, this model is based on SEIKO's unique Kinetic Auto-Relay technology. Thanks to it, the watch receives the energy for winding from the movements of the hand with the precision and reliability typical of the Kinetic Perpetual quartz watch model. Even if you don't wear the watch, this technology will allow it to function normally for up to 6 months from a full charge, after which the watch mechanism will go into "sleep" mode for up to four years. However, the watch retains its accuracy and the calendar continues to show the correct date, month and year, but the hands stop, conserving energy, until the watch is put on again - then the hand automatically snaps into place and shows the correct time.

Movement Specifications (Caliber 7D48)

Works with hand movements

Perpetual calendar until 2100

Hour hand (24 hours)

An arrow that shows the months

Leap year hand (7D46 / 7D56)

Leap year dial (7D48)

Power saving function

Time delay relay system shows accurate time up to 4 years

4.Kinetic Auto Relay Equipped with sleep and wake function. Was created on the basis of the "Kinetic" model; a quartz oscillator that supports the Automatic Generation System, which converts the kinetic energy of hand movement into a charge to run the watch. The Kinetic model has an energy-saving mode that activates when the wearer is not wearing the watch and recharges the watch for continuous operation for an extended period of time. Power saving function (sleep mode), which automatically stops the movement of the hands 72 hours after the watch has been removed, in order to save energy. Automatic time switching function (wake-up mode), which resumes power generation by the movement of the watch (when the wearer's hand moves) and automatically returns to normal to show the present time. This is provided that the watch is continuously used for 4 years (on a full charge) after it stops. Kinetic auto relay is equipped with these two features. In our latest model, Kinetic technology has been further developed with the development of Kinetic perpetual, which includes a perpetual calendar in addition to the Kinetic auto relay function. Movement Specifications (Caliber 5J32) Works with the movement of your hand. The time switching system allows the watch to run continuously for up to 4 years, showing the exact time.

5.Kinetic GMT Now that the Kinetic model is equipped with the GMT function, it has become even more convenient for travelers. From now on, setting the hour hand is possible without compromising the precision of the unique SEIKO Kinetic movement. Since Kinetic is powered by the movement of your hand, this practical and sophisticated new watch will allow the traveler to experience a unique combination of elegance, functional design and set-and-forget settings.

Movement Specifications (Caliber 5M65)

Powered by the movement of your hand

Operating time when fully charged: about 6 months

Power reserve indicator - viewable at the touch of a button

GMT hand with hour hand setting function

Mechanical

SEIKO 6R20 automatic movement. This high-end caliber will position SEIKO in the premium watch market. The 6R20 movement is assembled from parts, each of which, except for rubies, was produced by SEIKO Instruments Inc. The mechanism is elegantly complemented by an engraved rotor, polished details of the bridges and hatching on the dial. The rapid rhythm of movement (28,800 beats) provides an accuracy of -15 ~ +25 seconds per day, and the Spron 510* spring (a highly elastic material developed by Seiko Instruments Inc.) provides a power reserve of more than 45 hours.

Movement Description (Caliber 6R20)

Hour, minute and second hands

Day and date indicators

Power reserve indicator 28,800 strokes/hour

208 parts

Possibility of supplying arrows

engraved rotor

Movement Description (Caliber 6R15)

Hour, minute and second hands with calendar

168 parts

Possibility of manual winding

engraved rotor

Quartz

With its commitment to excellence, the latest development of SEIKO Quartz has become a new trend in the history of watchmaking.

Quartz watches, developed in 1969, revolutionized the accepted concept of watches. This watch is equipped with a crystal oscillator for accuracy. Crystals cut into specific shapes can generate vibrations when voltage is passed through them. Over the years, the idea has emerged that the crystal is a special conductor of electricity, and it can be used to create a quartz oscillator to improve the accuracy of watch movements. However, in order to take advantage of the valuable properties of quartz crystals, the advantages and accuracy of which have already been mentioned, many obstacles had to be overcome.

In 1969, SEIKO was able to solve all these issues and introduced the world's first quartz watch for sale. It has been ten years since Suwa Seikosha created a technology development plan to create watches based on crystal vibrations. SEIKO's unique technologies have been developed to create quartz watches. These include a tuning fork shaped crystal oscillator, integrated circuits and a stepper motor to properly control the signals from the crystal oscillator. In addition, SEIKO, with its desire to change the future of the watch industry, did not pursue the goal of monopolizing the patent right on these unique technologies and made them open to the whole world. Later, many of the technologies proposed by SEIKO became world standards and contributed to the development of quartz watch production technology.

Creation of artificial crystals to develop a quartz oscillator The first quartz watch on the world market Released on December 25, 1969, this watch revolutionized watchmaking. It was "SEIKO Quartz ASTRON". At that time, the oscillation frequency of the quartz oscillator was 8192 Hz, four times less than now. One of the main distinguishing features of this model was the second hand with a stepper motor, based on the action of a stepper motor, which later became a characteristic feature of quartz watches.