Understanding Seiko: Who's Who of Watchmaking

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5 жыл бұрын

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While we were staying in Japan, we had the opportunity of understanding a bit better Seiko, not only the brand or should I say brands, but the Group as a whole. It's big, it's quite complicated, but it's definitely fascinating!
In this edition in our "Who's Who of Watchmaking" series we come back on the main historical milestones; from the very origin of the company founded by Kintaro Hattori to the impressive demonstration of innovations developed by this group of companies and there are many (first quartz watch, first solar watch, Springdrive just to name a few).
Innovation and quality are precisely at the very core of Seiko's development and I am pretty convinced that we will still see some further examples of this in the future in their various brands and collections (Seiko, Grand Seiko, Credor...).
Enjoy & Viva Watchmaking!

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@manduheavyvazquez5268 5 жыл бұрын

Seiko is very underrated. It watches are amazing, with authentic designs and own soul. Very very high quality. Greatness.

@BPLeroyLotusEvora 5 жыл бұрын

Marc André, again, what a wonderful, positive and balanced overview of what Seiko has on offer. All the more amazing because in the end, you are Swiss. But it shows your class, your in-depth knowledge and you passion for what makes a really good watch! Thank you so much! If ever you go to Japan on a trip, I’ll seriously consider joining you!

@stardust4711 5 жыл бұрын

Very good summary of the history of seiko. Thank you.

@DelusionalJ 4 жыл бұрын

We Japanese respect the Swiss so much. In fact I feel that it's out of admiration of the Swiss, German (European and or Western) brilliance of watch craftsmanship that we even began to tackle watch making to begin with. I sincerely believe many Japanese feel this sentiment, just don't understand English, and see many Western KZfaq stuff to comment like myself, cheers from Japan

@fredysiregar9180 5 жыл бұрын

Another great eye-opener about what Seiko is all about. Appreciate this very much. Thank you, Mr. MAD!

@masqueman01 5 жыл бұрын

Probably the most versatile watch brand on Earth who has made so many forward thinking contributions to watchmaking

@Chiffonkek 5 жыл бұрын

Tfw Seiko took out most Swiss watchmakers with a single innovation, then shared their patents of it (unlike Bulova) just to give themselves worthy challengers again.

@khalid969 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your objectivity and your command over the English language.

@SoCalFreelance 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I am proud to say I still own my Seiko Scubamaster M795-5A00 dive watch I purchased in the 90's.

@melchizedekpsj 5 жыл бұрын

Seiko and Grand Seiko remain some of the most prized in my personal collection. Thanks a lot for the video!

@rarts2000 5 жыл бұрын

Finally, the Seiko report I was waiting for this one for so long, Amazing Job Marc, Nice souvenirs on your table 😁

@lordpagano 5 жыл бұрын

I'm wearing my Seiko SNK803 today. Of the various watches I own, only the quartz ones are more accurate that this. So much horological history at such a low price! I really love it.

@supermash1 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. I like seiko as a brand. I remember my dad brought home a seiko quartz watch (I think) maybe 50 years ago. I think my first L.E.D. watch as a kid was a pulsar - that seemed like such a cool watch then! A lot of water has flowed under the bridge over the years, now we all seem to admire mechanical watches again.

@wbfchicago 5 жыл бұрын

The clarity and depth of contents like this is what I subscribed this channel for!

@MrTimstaaa 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent summarization of Seiko's history. Thank's again for another great review.

@jdstarek 5 жыл бұрын

I find myself liking and respecting Seiko more and more over time. I picked up the PADI Turtle (Pepsi) a couple years ago. I was introduced to Grand Seiko a while back and recently purchased my first GS (SBGM235). I believe it really is the finest piece I own (including my Rolexes and Panerai).