The History of Seiko Wristwatches

Seiko Watches

The history of Japanese wristwatches begins in 1913. The Hattori (Seiko) group had established itself as one of the most important dealers and manufacturers of timepieces in Japan, and at the Seikosha factory, founded in 1892, various pocket watch models were already in production. With the arrival of wristwatches from Europe and America on the market, and the gradual rise in popularity of these products, which were a novelty compared …

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History of the Seiko 5 Sports

Seiko Five Sports

The renowned and enduring Seiko 5 Sports series was launched in 1968, with the goal of crafting sports watches tailored for a younger and more dynamic audience compared to the classic Seiko 5. From the outset, the 5 Sports models have been distinguished by their robust construction and the reliability of their automatic movements. They also offer good water resistance, making them suitable for water activities, and boast a wide …

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Seiko 5 Sports: The Kamen Rider Reborn

Seiko has introduced two new models that promise to catch the attention of enthusiasts: the Seiko 5 Sports Heritage Design Re-creation SRPL03 and SRPL05 (SBSA269 and SBSA271 for the Japanese market). The two models, which will be available from July 6 2024, are limited to 9,999 pieces each worldwide and are inspired by the legendary Seiko 5126-8090, known as “Kamen Rider” for its appearance in the famous Japanese TV series. …

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Seiko Movements List

Seiko

The following is a list of watch movements produced by Seiko since the introduction of the modern coding system in the 1960s. The movements are organized into groups and listed alphabetically. By clicking on the name of the movement, you can view its technical information and manuals, when available, along with the watch models and their respective parts lists.