Seiko

Seiko are an award-winning Japanese watch brand. With many accreditations and milestones to their name, they are considered a revolutionary brand in the watchmaking world. The expertise and craftsmanship of a Seiko watch has been perfected for over 100 years, and are trusted by many world professionals every day. Seiko were the first brand to create a watch driven by a quartz movement, Seiko diver’s watches were the first to include titanium, and a Seiko watch was the first to operate with a spring-drive movement, making a mechanical timepiece with an impressive accuracy of within one second each day. Just to name a few firsts, Seiko watches for men and women include remarkable technology and materials that are seen across the watch industry today.

Seiko is a Japanese brand. Seiko watches consistently tell the story of Japanese watchmaking, and all of their timepieces reflect Japanese culture, heritage and values. With many watches taking inspiration from the Japanese landscape and natural beauty of the country, Seiko watches are committed to reflecting the techniques and passion of their artisans and craftsmen. You can even visit the Seiko museum in Ginza, Japan to discover the history of Seiko. Although Seiko watches are crafted in Japan, in the late 1960s Seiko earned titles in Swiss watchmaking competitions; the Neuchâtel Chronometer Competition and the Geneva Observatory Competition.

Due to how Seiko watches are constructed and engineered, the craftsmanship behind every timepiece is dedicated to perfection and longevity. As Seiko have many different timepieces with different functions and price points, Seiko watches for men and women are desirable to collectors. Seiko’s range of limited edition timepieces also make them a good investment piece, as they’re released with a limited number of models that appeal to collectors. It’s essential to make sure you’re looking after it to keep it in the best condition possible. Visit our Watch Care Guide for more information and advice.

No, not all Seiko watches are battery operated. A battery operated timepiece is one that’s driven by a quartz movement. Although Seiko were the first watchmaker to manufacture a watch with a quartz movement back in 1969, Seiko watches are operated by both automatic and quartz movements. Seiko’s iconic release of the first quartz wristwatch means that today, they’re a master of quartz watches, but the brand also has an extensive history of making outstanding mechanical watches. Seiko automatic watches are widely produced, and you can rely on the precision and accuracy in each timepiece.

If you’ve recently bought a Seiko watch, or simply need it readjusting, we recommend visiting us in-store to have one of our experts take a look. To adjust the bracelet on your Seiko watch, and have links removed or added, our watch experts will be able to assist to ensure that your timepiece fits comfortably on your wrist. In-store, we also offer cleaning and maintenance service, to make sure your Seiko watch is running smoothly. It’s recommended to have your Seiko watch serviced around every three years, although this may vary if you spend time underwater, and need to uphold the water resistance of your timepiece, especially if it’s a Seiko diver’s watch.

An automatic watch operates with a mechanical movement, but unlike a mechanical watch, an automatic Seiko watch winds itself via the kinetic energy generated by the wearer during their day-to-day movements. Although it may need winding from time to time, an automatic Seiko watch doesn’t need winding as regularly as a manual one. First, check your watch is wound and functioning.

When setting the time on your automatic Seiko watch, follow these steps:

1. Pull out the crown on your automatic Seiko watch to the second click when the seconds hand is at the 0 seconds position, and the seconds hand will stop moving.
2. Turn the crown on your automatic Seiko watch and set the hour hand and minute hand to the current time.
3. Push the crown on your automatic Seiko watch back into the normal position. For more advice and information on adjusting your automatic Seiko watch, visit our How To Wind An Automatic Watch Guide.

The kinetic Seiko watches are developed with a unique technology, an internal electrical generator, that accumulates energy from the kinetic movements made by the wearer. This energy is then stored in a rechargeable battery, that has more longevity than a quartz battery. This type of Seiko watch transforms the kinetic energy from the wearer into electrical energy, and drives the watch from an electrical battery. This unique movement ensures that your Seiko watch is more reliable, long-lasting, and environmentally friendly. The kinetic movement Seiko watches have become a popular choice for wearers.

No, not all Seiko watches are driven by an automatic movement. Automatic Seiko watches are a popular choice, and the brand offers many different types of automatic timepieces, but Seiko specialises in various types of movements. Commonly associated with Seiko are quartz-powered Seiko watches, manual-winding Seiko watches, and solar powered Seiko watches. An automatic Seiko watch is driven by the movements of the wearer throughout the day. Although it may need winding from time to time, your automatic Seiko watch will come with a power reserve of a specified time. Your timepiece will self-wind for that duration, via the energy generated by the movement of the wearer’s wrist.