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Designed in Japan · global production

Seiko

Watches designed across Japanese studios and made at several quality levels and locations.

Designed inTokyo, Japan
Made inJapan, Malaysia, China and other locations
Known forProspex 1965 Heritage Diver
01 / Story

Japanese design, global production.

Kintaro Hattori opened a Tokyo watch shop in 1881. Seiko went on to produce Japan’s first wristwatch, the first commercial quartz wristwatch and many proprietary movements.

  1. Kintaro Hattori opens a shop

    A Tokyo watch business begins the Seiko story.

  2. Japan’s first wristwatch

    The Laurel is produced at Seikosha.

  3. The Quartz Astron

    Seiko launches the first commercial quartz wristwatch.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Seiko.

03 / Origin

What the design claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered design work
  • Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver
  • Presage Craftsmanship Arita
  • Astron GPS Solar
Sources & further reading1 official source

Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

04 / Compare

More Japan-designed brands.

Check before you buy

Take the origin note with you.

Seiko’s catalogue mixes Japanese and overseas production; dial text and case-back markings matter.

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