Part 1 - President's Message

Mar 18, 2015,22:10 PM
 

Seiko in 2015. Moving ahead. Touching hearts.




2014 was a momentous year for Seiko. We launched Prospex as a global collection, Astron’s success was accelerated with the launch of a new caliber and Grand Seiko was honored with an award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.

2015 holds similar, if not greater, promise. Here at Baselworld, we present our third Astron GPS Solar caliber and we celebrate 50 years of diving watches with new creations in Prospex that demonstrate Seiko’s leadership in this most challenging arena. With the 55th anniversary of Grand Seiko, too, we have a special occasion to showcase both our heritage and our high technology with an important new collection.

I have had the honor of leading Seiko Watch Corporation as President for over ten years. Throughout this period, I believe that we have stayed loyal to Kintaro Hattori’s determination that Seiko should be “always one step ahead of the rest”. Looking ahead, I believe that, with the increasing global success of Astron, Prospex and Grand Seiko, we are laying down the foundations for a new decade of progress.
Seiko has always been a trusted and respected brand, and we will continue to develop this trust.

However, in the years to come, I aim to add to Seiko a new sense of fun, vitality and excitement. I see great possibilities in the coming years and I can assure you that Seiko will stay ahead of the rest by creating new collections of timepieces every year that will not only bring real, tangible advantages but will also touch the hearts of our customers.

Thank you for your continuing support for Seiko.

Yours sincerely,

Shinji Hattori
President & CEO


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Baselworld 2015: SEIKO - "Moving ahead. Touching hearts." with LIVE PICS!

 
 By: KIH : March 19th, 2015-02:30
Here is the SEIKO in 2015! Will put them in the separate post under this. Please take a look at each of them. Very strong line up again this year. Thanks for providing information in advance, SEIKO PR Team, as always! Ken ...  

Part 1 - President's Message

 
 By: KIH : March 18th, 2015-22:10
Seiko in 2015. Moving ahead. Touching hearts. 2014 was a momentous year for Seiko. We launched Prospex as a global collection, Astron’s success was accelerated with the launch of a new caliber and Grand Seiko was honored with an award at the Grand Prix d’...  

Part 2 - Grand Seiko: A Classic Revival Graces the Grand Seiko Historical Collection

 
 By: KIH : March 18th, 2015-22:12
A classic revival graces the Grand Seiko Historical Collection The 55 year history of Grand Seiko, which we celebrate this year, is of course the foundation on which its present success is built but it is also the key to its future. Since its creation in ...  

I really like the GSs, but 12.9 mm seems...

 
 By: marcelo : March 19th, 2015-03:39
...too thick for a diameter of 37.6 mm.

Part 3 - Prospex: Celebrated 50 years of Seiko's Diver's Watch Excellence

 
 By: KIH : March 18th, 2015-22:13
Prospex Marinemaster celebrates 50 years of Seiko’s diver’s watch excellence It was in 1965 that Seiko made its first ever diver’s watch. Half a century on, the list of Seiko’s achievements in this most challenging of arenas for watchmakers is long and di...  

Want one

 
 By: tom2517 : March 19th, 2015-05:48
The hi-beat MM.

Professional 1000m Hi-Beat 36000 appeals, but 48 x 19.7 mm?

 
 By: cazalea : March 19th, 2015-16:54
too much for me, for sure. No wonder you were wearing it around your hand instead of your wrist! :-) Mike

I showed it around my fist because the bracelet clasp was sealed...

 
 By: KIH : March 19th, 2015-23:18
... to me, on the naked wrist, this fits better than Tune.... But since SEIKO is so serious about the Diver watches, these are really meant to be worn around the wet suits.... I think :-) Ken

Part 4 - Premier: A Premier Collection, Designed for Novak Djokovic

 
 By: KIH : March 18th, 2015-22:15
A Premier collection, designed for Novak Djokovic Novak and his new Premier Kinetic Perpetual Special Edition. SNP126 In Novak’s wardrobe of Seiko watches, Premier is his watch of choice for evening wear. It is not every day that Novak’s busy schedule all...  

Part 5 - Grand Seiko. 55th Anniversary: A Photographic Exploration

 
 By: KIH : March 18th, 2015-22:16
Grand Seiko. A photographic exploration Through Three Photographers' Eyes Grand Seiko celebrates its 55th anniversary in 2015 and the occasion is celebrated in a specially commissioned photographic exhibition, unveiled here at Baselworld. Since its creati...  

Excellent report dear Ken

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 19th, 2015-02:57
SBGR095 favorit by margin Sincerely Damjan

Thank You Ken...

 
 By: SALMANPK : March 19th, 2015-02:58
Much Appreciated, have fun in Geneva :-) S

Love the GS lineup

 
 By: matthewking : March 19th, 2015-03:47
The GS lineup looks really great. Part of me was hoping for a GMT World Time, but perhaps waiting for 2020 is more appropriate... Thanks for the great report Ken! Matt

Great work

 
 By: dsgalaxy1 : March 19th, 2015-05:31
and nice live pictures, the only ones that provide a true feeling

Thanks Ken. Don't forget to eat and sleep!

 
 By: cazalea : March 19th, 2015-16:47
Best of luck on the grinding work of a trade show. Here's a little picture so you don't get homesick Mike ...  

Bwahahah!

 
 By: KIH : March 19th, 2015-23:15
I am still okay. Basel is too far (shuttle bus for 90 min.) and too HUGE to walk around.... :-)

I'm really smitten with the dial of the SBGA125

 
 By: cholack : March 23rd, 2015-21:54
I really like the frosted-textured dial of the SBGA125, as it is reminiscent of the JLC MUT perpetual in WG. My only reservation is the case. Can anyone who has seen it at Basel comment? My concern is that the lugs seem a bit "short" and the original desi...