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The success story of Seiko watches commences in the beginning of 1880s when the predecessor of Seiko Corporation known as K.Hattori was founded. This watch company was the creator of Japan’s first wristwatch named Laurel in 1913. In 1924, it was time for the appearance of the Seiko watch brand.

In the year, 1969, the watch brand, Seiko touched a new dimension of glory. This company devoted in captivating time, was the fabricator of world’s premier quartz watch. Seiko was a pioneering watch brand in many different arenas. In 1953, the watch brand sponsored the first commercial on Japan’s television. 5 years later this chronograph creating company commercialized quartz clocks for the use of broadcasting. A new era started in the chapter of world’s watch making history with the introduction of wristwatches with quartz movement by Seiko watches.

Seiko’s flawless quality has been possible because of the detailed attention lavished on the materials of the watches. Focus on the manufacture of the timepieces and also the quality control at the production site make the Seiko watches world-class for their impeccable technology and finish.

This emphasis on quality control has made the watch brand, Seiko gain a reputed name internationally. Seiko is associated with several esteemed sports events round the globe. Its journey with the sport’s world began in 1964. The event was the Tokyo Olympics. Seiko watches was its official timekeeper. In recent years, the watch company has been the proud official timekeeper at the Salt Lake City winter Olympic Games and IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Paris.