Seiko watch

Wristwatches have long become not only an indicator of the current time, but also a stylish accessory that complements the image of a business and successful person. The consumer market offers a wide range of watches from global and little-known brands. This article focuses on the Seiko company, which, with the variety of its products, is able to provide the optimal watch model for the most demanding consumer.

Almost a century and a half history of Seiko began in the 80s of the century before last with the opening of a small salon by a young entrepreneur and watchmaker. Kintaro Hattori liked this hobby: after many years of careful study, he became well versed in the principles of operation of antique watches, and not only sold foreign-made models, but could also repair them. Already 10 years later, his first factory carried out serial production of watches. Despite the fact that they were wall-mounted, the party quickly dispersed among the people of Tokyo.

A decade later, men's watches from this company appeared, but they began to produce under the official Seiko brand only in 1924. These models were recognized all over the world and immediately began to compete in the market with well-known brands.

A special breakthrough in the global industry was the discovery by this company of the Kinetic mechanism, which converts the kinetic energy generated when walking or moving the hand into electrical energy that feeds the clockwork. The essence of this mechanism is a small weight, which, when moving as part of a mini-generator, generates current for a capacitor that stores energy and acts as a battery. If a watch with such a mechanism lies without movement for several days, then the watch device goes into “sleep” mode, but the timekeeping does not stop, therefore, with a slight movement, the hands are set to the appropriate position.

In addition to the power-saving function, Seiko models with Kinetic movement have the function of informing about the level of residual charge.

Seiko quartz and mechanical watches are presented on the market in a fairly wide collection. Let's take a closer look at the most popular models.

• "Ananta" - This model can be compared to the manufacture of a katana - a Japanese sword, since the main body is made and polished by hand for several weeks.
• "Astron" – Quartz construction is based on innovative technologies. The time indicated by these devices is synchronized with signals from GPS satellites that are in this time zone. In addition, you will not need to worry about changing the battery, since this watch takes energy from sunlight for its work.
• Criteria - men's stylish watch, suitable for travel lovers. The ability to charge from inexhaustible sunlight will create all the conditions for determining the exact time, even far from "civilization".
• "CS Sports" are waterproof and shockproof models that will successfully complement the images of active and energetic people.
• "CS Dress" - strict classical style will emphasize the business nature of the meeting and the refined taste of the owner.
• "Grand Seiko" - the classic and most popular model, which has various mechanisms for different preferences of consumers, combining simplicity, punctuality and sophistication.

• Premier - a symbiosis of classics, trendy sophistication and innovative developments.
• "Presage" A classic with manual winding adjustment that will never go out of style.
• "Regular" - a watch with a simple quartz “inside” and a fairly budgetary cost, which allows this model to be accessible to consumers of any social status.
• "Seiko 5 Sports" - Shockproof, waterproof and stylish watch with a sporty design will help you reach any heights in your active lifestyle.
• Sportura. Kinetic technology - the process of converting kinetic energy into electrical energy, combined with a sporty style, will become an indispensable assistant in the sports activities of a modern person.
• "Kinetic Perpetual" have another name - "perpetual clock", with an accurate calendar until the end of this century. When transferred to "sleep" mode, they can save a small amount of charge up to 4 years.
• "Kinetic GMT" have an arrow indicating the time of a different time zone, which is quite a convenient feature for those who like to travel.

Women's watches of this brand are also presented in a rich palette, and there are optimally suitable models for both a business business woman and a romantic and sensual person.

• "CS Sports" is a women's accessory with an elegant steel case, rose gold plating and Swarovski crystals.Stainless strap, water resistance and increased durability will make this device not only an indispensable assistant in determining the time, but also a stylish decoration for any look.
• "promo" – an elegant quartz women's watch with a durable mother-of-pearl dial framed by a round dance of Swarovski crystals and a finely woven steel bracelet will complete an easy look at a cocktail party or a first timid date.
• Seiko SUR800 combine feminine elegance and tenderness and power and quality of advanced technologies. The waterproof case retains its functions even when diving without scuba diving into sea water. The crystal frame, the absence of numbers on the dial and the genuine leather strap give this accessory a touch of luxury and elegance.
• "Golden time" - women's watches, which were very popular in the 70s of the last century and are quite in demand in our time. The case and strap are made of gold-coloured stainless steel. And Roman numerals give a sense of sophistication and individuality.