The Democratic Innovator
Kintarō Hattori founded Seiko in Tokyo in 1881, and the company has since delivered more firsts than most brands combined: the first Japanese wristwatch (1913), the first quartz wristwatch (Astron, 1969), the first GPS solar watch (Astron GPS, 2012), and the Spring Drive movement. Seiko is vertically integrated to an extreme degree — it makes its own movements, cases, dials, hands, crystals, and even the oils and lubricants. The SKX007 became the most popular affordable dive watch in history. The Presage line offers enamel and textured dials at entry-level prices that embarrass competitors. For collectors, Seiko represents extraordinary craft accessible to everyone.
Produced Japan's first wristwatch (1913). Created the first quartz wristwatch — the Quartz Astron (1969). Vertically integrated manufacture.
Prospex Professional 600M
SBEX007
$4KProspex LX Line Spring Drive
SNR051
$4KProspex LX Line GMT
SNR049
$3KPresage Chronograph 60th
SRQ035
$3KProspex Marinemaster 300
SLA021
$3KPresage Enameled Limited
SJE073
$3KEvery reference WristWorth tracks for Seiko, grouped by model.
The Vault catalogues 146 Seiko references across 142 model lines, each with full specifications and a value estimate where market data exists.
Catalogued Seiko references span roughly $80 to $4,200, based on current market estimates and retail prices.
Seiko was founded in 1881 and is based in Japan.
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