AUTHENTIC RARE COLLECTION UNIVERSAL GENEVE MOONPHASE DRESS WRISTWATCH

BRAND/JENAMA: AUTHENTIC RARE COLLECTION UNIVERSAL GENEVE MOONPHASE DRESS WRISTWATCH

MADE IN/BUATAN: SWISS

CIRCA/TAHUN: 2000's

MODEL: DRESS WATCH

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: HIGH QUALITY UNIVERSAL GENEVE ETA 7 JEWELS QUARTZ MOVEMENT

DIAL COLOR: GOLD TONE with BLUE MOONPHASE at 6:00

FUNCTION/FUNGSI: DRESS WATCH

HANDS/JARUM: GOLD TONE

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: BLACK BOXES MARKER

CASING : S SOLID 18K GOLD SYMBOL & BEZEL, SOLID STAINLESS STEEL CASE and CASEBACK

LUGS: 14mm

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 33mm without CROWN and 39mm LUG TO LUG

DITANDA/ENGARVED BACK CASING: UNIVERSAL GENEVE LOGO~MODELE DEPOSE~WATER RESISTANT~STAINLESS STEEL CASE & BACK~REF 235.100~S/N 67681~18K GOLD SYMBOL AND BEZEL

CROWN: Original Gp Universal geneve CROWN

STRAP/TALI: GENUINE BLACK LEATHER with ORIGINAL UNIVERSAL GENEVE LOGO GP BUCKLE

SIZE STRAP/SAIZ TALI: 8"

EXCELLENT CONDITION, WORKING, KEEPING TIME, RARE TIME PIECE
BEUTIFUL. NO BOX AND NO PAPER BUT GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC

PRICE/HARGA : USD550.00 (NEGOTIABLE/BOLEH DIRUNDING)

LISTING: USD550.00 SOLD: RM

BRIEF HISTORY OF UNIVERSAL GENEVE WATCHES

In Locle, one of the most important watch centers in Switzerland, located in the mountains of the Jura on the 18th of January 1894, 8 o'clock in the morning on a Thursday, the company "Universal Watch" was founded. The two watch manufacturers Numa-Emile Descombes (born at Locle in 1863) and Ulysse Georges Perret (born at Locle in 1868) registered the name "Universal Watch" at the rue du Collège for the "production of watch-cases, domes, watch dials, movement, fitted boxes and packaging for watches". This was a classical formula at that time, which enabled the protection of the make and all related promotional material. In the same year they patented a 24 hour indication watch. Just three years later Numa-Emile Descombes died at the early age of 34. Consequently on the 22nd July 1897, all makes were transferred to the names of Ulysse Georges Perret and Louis-Edouard Berthoud.
Universal Watch was amongst the first to recognize the enormous potential of wrist-watches and chronographs in particular. In 1898 superior quality wrist-watches with chronograph and 30 minutes recorder were introduced. During the following years the brand "Universal Watch" profitted from rapidly growing reputation in Europe and the two Americas. The company decided to move the headquarter to Geneva, rue de l'Arquebuse in 1919. Research on self-winding systems for wrist-watches was undertaken. In 1925 Universal created the model "Auto-Rem", a self-winding system with an oscillating weight mechanism with spring-buffers, similar to the system of John Harwood. On the 12th of August 1933 Georges Perret died. The management of the company was taken by his son Raoul. Supported by new investors the company changed to "Universal Watch Co Ltd. Genève" in 1934. During the same year the first chronograph wrist-watch with two push-buttons was presented. In 1935 the company moved to 43, Rue du Rhône with an entrance at the famous Grand Quai, next to Patek Philippe. The name "Universal" was registered. Parallel to this, a chronograph with an additional 12 hour register was presented as a world premiere.
With the registration of the brand "Universal Genève" a new logo was introduced in 1937. Despite of the world-wide economic depression, the models "Compur" and "Compax" were such a great success, that the factory in Geneva could no longer meet the demand. As a result a chronograph factory was opened in Pont-de-Martel in 1941. The famous "Tri-Compax" model was presented in 1944. Selling watches all around the world, Universal was getting a synonym for quality, reliability and good taste. Louis-Edouard Berthoud died on the 3rd March of 1947 just before the introduction of the new precision automatic calibre 138 with an oscillating mass with single direction winding. Shortly after the inauguration of the new factory in Geneva on the 28th of April 1954 the model "Polarouter", later on renamed to "Polerouter", was presented. The watch, fitted with above mentioned movement, was used by the SAS crews during their polar flights. On the 2nd of March 1955 Universal Genève patented the calibre 215 "Microtor", a new form of an automatic calibre with the rotor mass incorporated in the movement.
Since the first chronograph wrist watches, Universal's endeavour was to combine quality with good classic taste. The make had many admirer, from Harry Truman to Juan Peron. The artist Jean Cocteaux composed the dedication "Les temps lui-meme regarde l'heure à la montre Universal", which can be found on the dials of the new tourbillons. Various sheiks and arabic ministers ordered luxurious custom made watches. Golden watches with exquisite enamel dials are still very sought after. Gerald Genta, considered to be one of the most famous watch designers of the twentieth century, contributed to the success of this make by, designing two models which have subsequently become world-famous: the "Polerouter" in 1954 and the "Golden Shadow" in 1966. These two watches gained Universal the "New York Diamond Award", the "Golden Rose" in Baden-Baden, the Grand Prix of the "Ville de Genève", the "Città di Basilea" prize and the 1st price in the "Exposition Nationale Suisse" in 1964.

After the company was managed by the heirs of the founders for generations, in 1986 Lennard Oldman was appointed as new President of Universal Genève. In 1988 the headquarter moved to 29, Rue de Jussy in Geneva-Thônex. In the same year the logo changed to its present design. After a prolonged crisis which had struck the Swiss watch industry, Universal was acquired by the Stelux holding group, Hong Kong on the 1st of April 1989. A new production unit was open at Bienne in 1993. After several relocations the head office is now located in Geneva-Acacias. Today Universal Genève is focusing on its qualities and tradition. The actual collection includes several watches in a very attractive "retro-design" with reference to some of the most fascinating models of the company history. The objective is to create new models, derived from the famous Calibre 66, which will become the new generation of Universal Genève watches. Recent highlights besides the revolving Janus models with two dials include complications like Solar-Equation and Tourbillon.

NEW OLD STOCK ~ UNIVERSAL GENEVE LADY DRESS WATCH

BRAND/JENAMA: AUTHENTIC VINTAGE UNIVERSAL GENEVE VERY SLIM LADY DRESS WRISTWATCH

MADE IN/BUATAN: SWISS

CIRCA/TAHUN: 2000's

MODEL: DRESS WATCH

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: HIGH QUALITY UNIVERSAL GENEVE ETA 7 JEWELS QUARTZ MOVEMENT

DIAL COLOR: TWO TONE CREAMY WHITE/BLACK

FUNCTION/FUNGSI: DRESS WATCH

HANDS/JARUM: GOLD TONE

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: BLACK ROMAN/ROMAWI HITAM

CASING : SOLID STAINLESS STEEL

LUGS: 14mm

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 28mm DIAMETER INCLUDING CROWN and 29mm LUG TO LUG

DITANDA/ENGARVED BACK CASING: UNIVERSAL GENEVE~LOGO~WATER RESISTANT~SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL~S/N 201040

CROWN: Original Universal geneve GP/ SADUR EMAS

STRAP/TALI: ORIGINAL UNIVERSAL GENEVE TWO TONE SS/GP BRACELET WITH SIGLE CLAP WITH UG LOGO BAND

SIZE STRAP/SAIZ TALI: 8"

NEW OLD STOCK, EXCELLENT CONDITION, WORKING, KEEPING TIME, BEUTIFUL. NO BOX AND NO PAPER

PRICE/HARGA : RM650.00 (NEGOTIABLE/BOLEH DIRUNDING)

LISTING: RM650.00 SOLD: RM

BRIEF HISTORY OF UNIVERSAL GENEVE WATCHES

In Locle, one of the most important watch centers in Switzerland, located in the mountains of the Jura on the 18th of January 1894, 8 o'clock in the morning on a Thursday, the company "Universal Watch" was founded. The two watch manufacturers Numa-Emile Descombes (born at Locle in 1863) and Ulysse Georges Perret (born at Locle in 1868) registered the name "Universal Watch" at the rue du Collège for the "production of watch-cases, domes, watch dials, movement, fitted boxes and packaging for watches". This was a classical formula at that time, which enabled the protection of the make and all related promotional material. In the same year they patented a 24 hour indication watch. Just three years later Numa-Emile Descombes died at the early age of 34. Consequently on the 22nd July 1897, all makes were transferred to the names of Ulysse Georges Perret and Louis-Edouard Berthoud.
Universal Watch was amongst the first to recognize the enormous potential of wrist-watches and chronographs in particular. In 1898 superior quality wrist-watches with chronograph and 30 minutes recorder were introduced. During the following years the brand "Universal Watch" profitted from rapidly growing reputation in Europe and the two Americas. The company decided to move the headquarter to Geneva, rue de l'Arquebuse in 1919. Research on self-winding systems for wrist-watches was undertaken. In 1925 Universal created the model "Auto-Rem", a self-winding system with an oscillating weight mechanism with spring-buffers, similar to the system of John Harwood. On the 12th of August 1933 Georges Perret died. The management of the company was taken by his son Raoul. Supported by new investors the company changed to "Universal Watch Co Ltd. Genève" in 1934. During the same year the first chronograph wrist-watch with two push-buttons was presented. In 1935 the company moved to 43, Rue du Rhône with an entrance at the famous Grand Quai, next to Patek Philippe. The name "Universal" was registered. Parallel to this, a chronograph with an additional 12 hour register was presented as a world premiere.
With the registration of the brand "Universal Genève" a new logo was introduced in 1937. Despite of the world-wide economic depression, the models "Compur" and "Compax" were such a great success, that the factory in Geneva could no longer meet the demand. As a result a chronograph factory was opened in Pont-de-Martel in 1941. The famous "Tri-Compax" model was presented in 1944. Selling watches all around the world, Universal was getting a synonym for quality, reliability and good taste. Louis-Edouard Berthoud died on the 3rd March of 1947 just before the introduction of the new precision automatic calibre 138 with an oscillating mass with single direction winding. Shortly after the inauguration of the new factory in Geneva on the 28th of April 1954 the model "Polarouter", later on renamed to "Polerouter", was presented. The watch, fitted with above mentioned movement, was used by the SAS crews during their polar flights. On the 2nd of March 1955 Universal Genève patented the calibre 215 "Microtor", a new form of an automatic calibre with the rotor mass incorporated in the movement.
Since the first chronograph wrist watches, Universal's endeavour was to combine quality with good classic taste. The make had many admirer, from Harry Truman to Juan Peron. The artist Jean Cocteaux composed the dedication "Les temps lui-meme regarde l'heure à la montre Universal", which can be found on the dials of the new tourbillons. Various sheiks and arabic ministers ordered luxurious custom made watches. Golden watches with exquisite enamel dials are still very sought after. Gerald Genta, considered to be one of the most famous watch designers of the twentieth century, contributed to the success of this make by, designing two models which have subsequently become world-famous: the "Polerouter" in 1954 and the "Golden Shadow" in 1966. These two watches gained Universal the "New York Diamond Award", the "Golden Rose" in Baden-Baden, the Grand Prix of the "Ville de Genève", the "Città di Basilea" prize and the 1st price in the "Exposition Nationale Suisse" in 1964.

After the company was managed by the heirs of the founders for generations, in 1986 Lennard Oldman was appointed as new President of Universal Genève. In 1988 the headquarter moved to 29, Rue de Jussy in Geneva-Thônex. In the same year the logo changed to its present design. After a prolonged crisis which had struck the Swiss watch industry, Universal was acquired by the Stelux holding group, Hong Kong on the 1st of April 1989. A new production unit was open at Bienne in 1993. After several relocations the head office is now located in Geneva-Acacias. Today Universal Genève is focusing on its qualities and tradition. The actual collection includes several watches in a very attractive "retro-design" with reference to some of the most fascinating models of the company history. The objective is to create new models, derived from the famous Calibre 66, which will become the new generation of Universal Genève watches. Recent highlights besides the revolving Janus models with two dials include complications like Solar-Equation and Tourbillon.

AUTHENTIC TOURNEAU TRUE 24HRS TWO REGISTERS CHRONOGRAPH GENTS WRISTWATCH

AUTHENTIC TOURNEAU TRUE 24HRS  2 REGISTERS CHRONOGRAPH GENTS WRISTWATCH

MADE IN/BUATAN: SWISS

CIRCA/TAHUN: 1960'S

MODEL: TRUE 24HRS TWO REGISTERS CHRONOGRAPH

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: ACRYLIC CRYSTAL

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: SWISS VALJOUX CAL. 7734 MANUAL WINDING MOVEMENT 

DIAL COLOR: BLACK

FUNCTION/FUNGSI: TRUE 24 HOURS WATCH AND CHRONOGRAPH

HANDS/JARUM: LUMINOUS SILVER TONE HANDS

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: ARABIC MILITARY INDEX

CASING : PVD COATED STAINLESS 

LUGS: 20mm

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 38mm DIAMETER w/o CROWN and 41m LUG TO LUG

DITANDA/ENGARVED BACK CASING:BREITLING LOGO and S/N 809

CROWN: S PVD COATED TAINLESS STEEL PUSHERS AND CROWN

STRAP/TALI: ORIGINAL PVD COATED STAINLESS STEEL BRACELET

SIZE STRAP/SAIZ TALI: 8.5"

ALMOST LIKE NEW, WORKING CONDITION, KEEPING TIME, DISCONTINUED MODEL, HARD TO FIND, NO BOX OR PAPER BUT GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC

PRICE/HARGA : PERSONAL COLLECTION BUT WILLING TO LET GO FOR RM6,000 (NEGOTIABLE

Tourneau, Inc., is a luxury watch retailer established in 1900 and based in the United States. Tourneau is America's largest retailer for luxury watches, with 37 stores throughout the country. The company specializes in men's, women's and certified pre-owned timepieces. 
1930: The first Tourneau watch store opened its doors at Madison Avenue and 49th Street. With immediate success, Tourneau was recognized as a watch innovator, developing and popularizing many new models in the 1930's and 1940's. Most of it's high end watches supplied by Private Label Swiss Watch Manufacturer. Tourneau also distributes High End watches such as Patek Philippe, Audemar Piguet, Rolex and Omega through out their stores.
1997: The Tourneau TimeMachine, an advanced multi-level luxury watch superstore on 57th Street in New York City, opened in June of 1997. As the current flagship store, the Tourneau TimeMachine represents the ultimate destination for watches. The astonishing 16,000 square foot timepiece emporium was recognized as the 'World's Largest Watch Superstore' by Guinness World Records. 
2000: Tourneau celebrated 100 years as a watchmaker and luxury watch retailer. As Tourneau entered the new millennium, the "Watch Gear" store concept was introduced, building on the success of Tourneau luxury watch stores and the commitment to appeal to younger clientele.

AUTHENTIC PRYNGEPS THREE REGISTERS AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH GENTS WRISTWATCH

BRAND/JENAMA: PRYNGEPS THREE REGISTERS AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH

MADE IN/BUATAN: SWISS

CIRCA/TAHUN: 1990'S

MODEL: THREE REGISTERS CHRONOGRAPH

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: ACRYLIC CRYSTAL 

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: SWISS CHRONOGRAPH VALJOUX 7750 AUTOMATIC 17 JEWELS MOVEMENT

DIAL COLOR: B WHITE with GOLD ROUND TACHYMETER and BLUE CHRONOGRAPH SUB DIALS

FUNCTION/FUNGSI: 3 REGISTERS CHRONOGRAPH and DATE at 3:00

HANDS/JARUM: GOLD TONE HANDS

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: LUMINICENT RAISED GOLD TONE ARROW HEADS MARKERS

CASING :  ROUND STAINLESS STEEL CASE

LUGS SIZE: 20mm 

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 41mm DIAMETER EXCLUDING CROWN 43mm LUG TO LUG 

DITANDA/ENGARVED BACK CASING: NONE

CROWN: GOLD PLATED SIGNED CROWN

STRAP/TALI: GENUINE BROWN LEATHER BAND

SIZE STRAP/SAIZ TALI: 8.5"

EXCELLENT CONDITION, WORKING,  ALL CHRONO WORKING AND RESET TO ZERO, NO BOX AND NO PAPER BUT GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC

PRICE/HARGA:  RM3,500 (NEGOTIABLE)

In 1956 Farinola family founded Pryngeps watch company in Milan. The company was located in Via dell'Unione in Milan. During the first years of the development, the company had been specializing in the production of watches for other brands. Later, the company entered the market with its own production with the company logo in the form of the crown and the “Pryngeps” inscription. In the 1980s — 1990s, the company headquarters were moved to Via Torino, where they are located nowadays. In the 1990s, Jamaica Sound model was released, it was distinguished by its plain design and was a great success among the young people. This famous watch inspired the Pryngeps watchmakers to create a new collection, known as Jamaica Time. These watches were characterized by the bright and rich colours and unusual lightness, they were designed for young, active and energetic people. While creating Jamaica Time watches, the Pryngeps watchmakers strictly adhered to the old traditions of horology. The colours and shapes of the cases make these models unique and inimitable. 

The wrist watches by Pryngeps

 reflect the old tradition of Italian watchmaking. Pryngeps name has become the synonym for Quality and Elegance. The cases of men's and women's wrist watches, produced from steel, are decorated with Swarovski crystals. 

Pryngeps watch company released the following collections:

DIAMOND - the collection includes watches, made of stainless steel, with mineral glasses, water resistant to 3, 5, or 10 ATM. The watches are equipped with the automatic Caliber Valjoux 7750 movements.

GOLD — the collection presents the models with 18K golden cases, guilloche dials, mineral glasses. The watches are based on the Swiss ETA movements.

POCKET WATCHES — the collection consists of pocket watches.

STONE — the watch cases of this collection are made of stainless steel, the crystals are mineral, the water resistance is up to 3, 5, or 10 ATM. The models are equipped with the quartz movements.

CROCE DI MALTA - collection includes the models with cases, made of stainless steel or 18K gold. The crystals are mineral, some models have the guilloche dials. The water resistance is up to 5 or 10 ATM.

PRESTIGE — the models from this 

collection are equipped with the scratch-resistant sapphire crystals, the cases are made of stainless steel. The watches optionally come either with the steel bracelets or leather straps. All models are based on the reliable Swiss movements.

TIMONIER — this collection includes the luxury wrist watches, decorated with precious stones, as well as models, made of stainless steel, with guilloche dials, leather straps and steel bracelets.

TIMONIER ADVENTURE — the collection includes the models, with steel cases with IP coating. The hands are treated with the luminescent coating. The watches are water resistant up to 10 ATM. 

Since 2000, Pryngeps company has been producing the collections of exquisite  jewelry with the elegant design, made of silver. The luxurious and unique jewelry by Pryngeps company is decorated with precious stones or Swarovski crystals.

You can buy the watches and other products of the company at the jewelry stores in Italy and in many countries all over the world. The brand has its own boutique in Hong Kong

AUTHENTIC VINTAGE TISSOT SEASTAR T12 THREE REGISTERS CHRONOGRAPH GENTS WRISTWATCH

BRAND/JENAMA: TISSOT T12 THREE REGISTERS AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH

MADE IN/BUATAN: SWISS

CIRCA/TAHUN: 1960's

MODEL: SPORT T12 THREE REGISTERS CHRONOGRAPH

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: ACRYLIC CRYSTAL 

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: TISSOT CHRONOGRAPH LEMANIA BASED CAL.873 MANUAL 17 JEWELS MOVEMENT SAME MOVEMENT USED IN OMEGA CAL.861

DIAL COLOR: BLUE

FUNCTION/FUNGSI: 3 REGISTERS CHRONOGRAPH

HANDS/JARUM: SILVER TONE with RED SWIPE CHRONO HANDS

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: LUMINICENT BATON MARKERS

CASING :  ROUND CUSHION STAINLESS STEEL CASE

LUGS SIZE: 20mm 

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 41mm DIAMETER EXCLUDING CROWN 43mm LUG TO LUG 

DITANDA/ENGARVED BACK CASING: NONE

CROWN: SS UNSIGNED

STRAP/TALI: GENUINE TISSOT STAINLESS STEEL BRACELET BAND

SIZE STRAP/SAIZ TALI: 8.5"

VERY RARE COLLECTION, EXCELLENT CONDITION, WORKING,  ALL CHRONO WORKING AND RESET TO ZERO, COMES WITH ORIGINAL TISSOT BOX

PRICE/HARGA:  USD2000 (NEGOTIABLE)

LISTING RM1,950 SOLD RM1,800

History of Tissot Watch Co

Tissot, a Swiss watch company, was established in the year 1853. Charles-Félicien Tissot with his son Charles-Emile set the foundation of this prominent business in the city of Le Locle. Buoyed by an extremely pioneering spirit and a forceful drive for mechanical craft, these two initiators brought in to the watchmaker's trade a sturdy and skilled company.

All the way through the existence of the Tissot Company, the firm has forever fascinated the thoughts of people across the globe. Right from the very inception, the company possessed technicians and engineers, contributing thoroughly in the growth and development of new innovative watch models. Led by a strong technical team, it incidentally went on to become the first producer of the antimagnetic watch. It also holds the glorious record of being the first to produce plastic watch, the "Rock Watch", the "Wood Watch" and "T-touch".

Along with the production of some exemplified "first of its kind watches", the Tissot Company also has its presence felt in the history of sports. It got its share of fame by participating vehemently in some major sports events: linked with Davis Cup in 1957 as the timekeeper and also took part at the downhill skiing in Switzerland in the 1938. At present, Tissot Company is the authorized timekeeper for various sporting galas: road biking, circuit racing, cycling, ice hockey and fencing. All these sporting affairs call for supreme dependability and correctness; they signify the meticulousness, significance and excellence of the Tissot Company. The company has rejoiced 150th anniversary of its esteemed institution in the year 2003. The Tissot brand, without any doubt, is not only one of world's most admired ones but also one of the most sought after brands in Switzerland itself.

COLLECTOR'S ITEM - HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE KING SEIKO HI BEAT 28800 bps GENTS WRISTWATCH

BRAND/JENAMA : KING SEIKO HI-BEAT 28800 AUTOMATIC

MODEL : 5246-5000

MOVEMENT :SUPERB 5426A Hi-beat 28800 bph Automatic Movement

ORIGIN : JAPAN
SERIAL NO. : 370129

CIRCA : 1973

CASING : SOLID OVAL SHAPE STAINLESS STEEL

FUNCTION : HOUR, MINUTES, SECOND, QUICK DATE, HACKING SYSTEM
DIAL: GREY
BEZEL: GOLD PLATED

MARKINGS : DIAL,CASEBACK, MOVEMENT
BAND : GENUINE NON BRANDED BLACK LEATHER BAND FIT 8" WRIST
LUGS SIZE: 18mm
BAND WIDTH: 18mm

LENS/CERMIN : HARDLEX MINERAL CRYSTAL

MEASUREMENT : 41mm WITH CROWN X 35mm LUG TO LUG
WATER RESISTANT: YES BUT NOT TESTED

CONDITION : EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION
PRICE/HARGA: RM1,300 (NEGOTIABLE) 
LISTING: RM1,300.00 SOLD: RM1000
BRIEF INFORMAION ON SEIKO WRISTWATCHES

The company started with the name Seiko in 1938. However, the original ancestor of the company was a business run by a local clockmaker in Tokyo by the name, Kintaro Hattori. The business was named K. Hattori and later it evolved into a company by the name Seiko corporation, Tokyo. The business originally started as a clock and jewellery shop and in 1892. It began production of clocks under the name Seikosha, which later evolved into Seiko.

Initially the company was named K. Hattori & Co in 1918 and was later named as Hattori Seiko & Co in 1983. Finally, in 1990 it became Seiko corporations. It established various companies under its name such as Seiko Watch Corporation, and became a holding corporation in 2001 and was finally named as Seiko Holdings Corporation in 2007. Although the company produces many different types of clocks and watches, it is particularly famous for its wristwatches.

In 1924, the first watch under the name Seiko was produced. Seiko also has the honour of producing the first quartz watch in the world under the name Astron. Thus by this fact only, one can get a basic idea of the rank of Seiko watches in the world of wristwatches. When this watch was first introduced, its cost was more than that of a medium sized car. However, this watch was a breakthrough in technology and set a new standard, which is being followed to this day.

In 1985 Seiko and orient watches set up a joint factory, which produces millions of watches each year. Seiko watches are known for their reliability and accuracy in time keeping, which is why their watches have been used for official time keeping in major sports events and the Olympic Games, which is also an honourable rank for the company.

The company produces different lines of watches of which, the most famous are Seiko 5, Grand Seiko, King Seiko and Credor. Collectors, due to their high esteem and unique features, treasure these watches as prized possessions. Seiko mechanical watches are especially considered as prized possession by collectors. When it comes to Seiko classic watches, the older a watch, the more precious it is.

Seiko wristwatches range from 50$ to 100,000$, which is certainly a price tag for luxury and high esteem. The Seiko kinetic watches being produced these days take the major portion of their sales in the modern era as they combine the self-energising feature of automatic watches with the high accuracy of quartz in time keeping.