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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Seiko Ananta Automatic Chronograph Diver’s Watch and Sportura Alarm ChronographApril 15, 2011 By 1 Comment  Among Seiko's new launches at Baselworld were the Ananta Automatic Chronograph Diver’s Watch and the Sportura Alarm Chronograph. Priced thousands of dollars apart, these two models represent the range of Seiko's achievements. One offers a manufacture automatic movement, hand-polished case and hand-painted lacquer dial, and the other quartz precision and functionality in a handsome package. Find … [Read more...] Landon Donovan Joins Seiko as U.S. Brand AmbassadorMarch 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment  U.S. soccer icon Landon Donovan has joined Seiko as a new Brand Ambassador. Donovan, best known for his last-minute, game-winning goal for the United States National Team against Algeria in the 2010 World Cup, will represent the brand's Sportura Collection, and will help Seiko celebrate the brand's 130th anniversary. … [Read more...] Seiko Announces Disaster Relief DonationsMarch 18, 2011 By 1 Comment  Seiko has announced that Seiko Holdings will donate 20 million yen or about $247,000 and Seiko Epson will donate 100 million yen or about $1,234,000 to provide assistance to the victims of the earthquake that struck Japan on March 11. Seiko expresses its deepest condolences to those affected by the earthquake and its hopes for recovery at the earliest possible time. … [Read more...] Initial Report from Seiko: Tokyo Office Undamaged by EarthquakeMarch 11, 2011 By 1 Comment  Seiko has issued a statement thanking those who have expressed concern, and providing an update on the status of the company and its employees in the wake of the massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan Friday afternoon local time. Find the complete text inside. … [Read more...] Seiko Wins Sports Watch of the Year at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de GenèveNovember 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Seiko's Spring Drive Spacewalk Commemorative Edition was named the Sports Watch of the Year at the 2010 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève. This accolade is the most prestigious yet awarded to Seiko’s unique Spring Drive technology. The Spacewalk was taken into space by Richard Garriott and worn during his stay onboard the International Space Station in 2008. … [Read more...] Seiko Watchmaker Receives Top AwardNovember 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment  The government of Japan has just announced that Kazuo Takeoka has been awarded the "Medal with Yellow Ribbon" in recognition of his services to watchmaking. The award is given to individuals who, through their diligence and perseverance while engaging in their professional activities, become public role models. … [Read more...] Seiko Launches World’s First Active Matrix EPD WatchOctober 12, 2010 By 1 Comment  Seiko has announced the world’s first watch with an active matrix EPD display. The watch features a 300 dpi high resolution display for very detailed graphics. You can choose from among five displays to suit your personal taste, or your mood. This solar-powered watch receives time-setting signals from the world’s atomic clocks, assuring amazing accuracy. The time signals it receives are … [Read more...] Seiko Launches World’s First Active Matrix EPD WatchSeptember 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Seiko has announced the world’s first watch with an active matrix EPD display. The watch features a 300 dpi high resolution display for very detailed graphics. You can choose from among five displays to suit your personal taste, or your mood. This solar-powered watch receives time-setting signals from the world's atomic clocks, assuring amazing accuracy. The time signals it receives are accurate … [Read more...] Watch Sales Down Again for Japan’s Big ThreeJune 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Results for the fiscal year ended March 31 show that watch sales at Japan’s Big Three watch firms slumped for the second consecutive year as the Great Recession continued to suppress demand for mid-priced watches. Nevertheless, the watch divisions at Citizen, Seiko and Casio remained profitable. For the companies as a whole, only the Citizen Group reported a profit for year; Seiko and Casio both … [Read more...] Grand Seiko to be Distributed InternationallyApril 7, 2010 By 1 Comment  Beginning this year, Grand Seiko timepieces will be officially released to international markets. Until now, the Grand Seiko brand has been available only in Japan, and outside collectors have gone to great lengths to obtain these prized watches. Launched in 1960, Grand Seiko represents Seiko's finest quality timepieces. Every Grand Seiko component, from the movement to the case, is manufactured … [Read more...] Seiko Donates Spring Drive Spacewalk Sale Proceeds to CharitiesDecember 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment  On September 17, 2009, the Seiko Spring Drive Spacewalk watch that was taken into space by Richard Garriott was auctioned at Antiquorum's New York sale. The sale generated lively bidding, and the selling price exceeded both the reserve and the pre-sale estimate. Seiko has now donated the sale proceeds to the two charities that Richard Garriott supports, the Nature Conservancy and the Challenger … [Read more...] 1969: Seiko’s Breakout YearDecember 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment  When it comes to anniversaries, the once generally ignored 40 is the new 50. This year has been marked by a parade of 40th anniversary bashes: Woodstock, the moon landing, and in watches, the legendary Zenith El Primero movement. Now, with two weeks left in the year, there is still one monster anniversary to go for watch lovers. … [Read more...] Patek World Records at Antiquorum’s New York SaleSeptember 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment  490 internet bidders joined an SRO crowd in the auction room at Antiquorum's New York sale on September 17, and in the end two Patek Philippe references took top honors, bringing world record prices. The sale of 414 rare and important timepieces generated $9,214,074, representing 85% sold by lot and 133% sold by value. Breguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain, Cartier, and Seiko also made strong … [Read more...] Seiko Velatura Yachting TimerJuly 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment  Launched in 2007, Seiko's Velatura collection is designed to withstand the rigors of open ocean racing. For 2009, Seiko improves the the Velatura Yachting Timer, making it lighter, tougher, and more resistant to the elements. The case is made from titanium, covered with a new hard coating. The watch has a new screw-in crown system that ensures water resistance to 20 bar or 200 meters. A new strap … [Read more...] Seiko Sportura Kinetic Direct DriveJune 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment  For 2009 Seiko has re-engineered the Sportura collection. Familiar elements like black dials, anti-reflective sapphire crystals and red and orange accents remain, but the designs have been refined. The collection includes 9 new creations using quartz and Kinetic calibers. The Kinetic Direct Drive model shown here is the leading model in the line. … [Read more...] WATCHTIME WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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