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Kintarō Hattori (服部 金太郎, November 21, 1860 – March 1, 1934) was a Japanese businessman and one of the first and most important Japanese watchmakers in history, as well as the founder of Seiko, one of the world's largest manufacturers of watches.
Oct 15, 2022 · A recently published book tells the story of company founder Hattori Kintarō, a towering presence in Japanese watchmaking history and a key business figure in the late nineteenth and early ...
The footsteps of the founder of Seiko, Kintaro Hattori, who led the way in modernizing the timepiece industry in Japan, built up Seiko to become a world-class manufacturer of timepieces, and became known as the "King of Timepieces in the East."
Kintaro Hattori Limited Edition. SPB441. [ Caliber 6R5H ] Limited edition of 1,000. Available in Jan 2024. Specifications. © Seiko Watch Corporation. Celebrating 100 years of the Seiko brand. A new limited edition pays respect to the first wristwatch with the Seiko letters on the dial.
CONCEPT Since the beginning of Seiko in 1881, the company has continued to innovate in line with founder Kintaro Hattori’s philosophy to be "Always one step ahead of the rest." In 1924, the company introduced the first wristwatch with “Seiko” on the dial, signifying the beginning of the Seiko brand. Next year, 2024, ma.
Nov 15, 2020 · The Story of Kintaro Hattori, Founder of Seiko, And the GS Watches in his Honor (SBGZ005 & SBGW260) A review of the life and times of Kintaro Hattori, the ‘King of Watches in the East’, and the two special anniversary models. 15/11/2020 | By Rebecca Doulton | 7 min read |. This November 2020 will mark the 160th anniversary of the birth of ...
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Kintaro was strongly determined to “make a Seiko (= precise) timepiece” from the very beginning. His bold plan was expressed in the name of his production company, the Seikosha Factory. He was convinced that only a quality product could earn the trust of customers and form the foundations for a business. He knew that the “manufacture of ...
