Seiko's new Astron series shown in New York

Seiko's new Astron series shown in New York

NEW YORK, United States - Shinji Hattori (L), chairman and group CEO of Seiko Holdings Corp., and Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic show off Seiko Watch Corp.'s new Astron series on Aug. 19, 2014, in New York. The new series went on sale Sept. 19.

Seiko Epson to launch smart glasses

Seiko Epson to launch smart glasses

TOKYO, Japan - A model wears the Moverio BT-200 smart glasses, to be launched by Seiko Epson Corp. on April 24, 2014, in Tokyo on Jan. 28. The retail price for the smart glasses, which allow users to watch movies and browse the Internet, is expected to be below 70,000 yen.

Seiko's SBDE001 watch with pedometer

Seiko's SBDE001 watch with pedometer

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the Prospex Pedo Walking SBDE001 digital watch with a pedometer function, which Seiko Watch Corp. will begin selling in Japan on Jan. 21, 2011. The suggested retail price is 18,900 yen.

Seiko's Tokyo Marathon 2011 watches

Seiko's Tokyo Marathon 2011 watches

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Tokyo Marathon 2011 watches that Seiko Watch Corp. will release Dec. 10, 2010.

Seiko replaces president

Seiko replaces president

TOKYO, Japan - Seiko Holdings Corp.'s new President Shinji Hattori speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on April 30, 2010. Hattori, who was the company's vice president, replaced Koichi Murano the same day as the major clock and watch maker announced Murano's dismissal for creating mistrust among employees and customers through his ''dogmatic management approach.''

Seiko Watch, Kose to jointly push sales using Korean pop singer BoA

Seiko Watch, Kose to jointly push sales using Korean pop singer BoA

TOKYO, Japan - Seiko Watch Corp. and Kose Corp. said Oct. 11 they will wage a joint marketing campaign for their respective products -- wristwatches and cosmetics -- using pop singer BoA (in publicity poster) as the face of the campaign. Starting in early November, the two will have retailers put up posters featuring the popular Korean singer wearing a Seiko wristwatch and made up with Kose cosmetics, the companies said.

(2)Radio-controlled wristwatches selling fast

(2)Radio-controlled wristwatches selling fast

TOKYO, Japan - Seiko Watch Corp. will introduce three new models under the Dolce brand on June 8.

Seiko Watch to sell 15 mil. yen special wrist watch

Seiko Watch to sell 15 mil. yen special wrist watch

TOKYO, Japan - Seiko Watch Corp. will put on the market in mid-September one special luxury Credor-brand model wrist watch (photo) priced at 15 million yen to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Dutch diamond cutter Royal Ascher, the company said Sept. 11. The watch contains 230 custom-made Ascher-cut diamonds totaling 6.7 carats on parts of its case and dial as well as the watch band.

Seiko Watch, Kose to jointly push sales using Korean pop singer

Seiko Watch, Kose to jointly push sales using Korean pop singer

TOKYO, Japan - Seiko Watch Corp. and Kose Corp. said Oct. 11 they will wage a joint marketing campaign for their respective products -- wristwatches and cosmetics -- using pop singer BoA (in publicity poster) as the face of the campaign. Starting in early November, the two will have retailers put up posters featuring the popular Korean singer wearing a Seiko wristwatch and made up with Kose cosmetics, the companies said. (Kyodo)

Seiko to sell limited edition "Alpinist" watches

Seiko to sell limited edition "Alpinist" watches

Photo shows Seiko Watch Corp.'s two "Alpinist" models which will go on sale on May 29, 2015. Part of the sales of the limited edition models, sporting images of Mt. Fuji, will be donated to the National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan to support the World Heritage preservation activities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Seiko Watch unveils handcrafted limited edition of Credor model

Seiko Watch unveils handcrafted limited edition of Credor model

Japanese chaser Kiyoshi Terui demonstrates how he engraves a limited edition of Seiko Watch Corp.'s Credor model in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on March 12, 2015. The watch, displayed at the "Baselworld" international watch and jewellery show in the Swiss city of Basel on March 19, will be on sale April 24 at a suggested retail price of 14.04 million yen. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Seiko Watch introduces handcrafted limited edition of Credor model

Seiko Watch introduces handcrafted limited edition of Credor model

A limited edition of Seiko Watch Corp.'s Credor model, as seen in this photo taken on March 12, 2015, shows the exquisite craftsmanship by Japanese chaser Kiyoshi Terui. The watch, displayed at the "Baselworld" international watch and jewellery show in the Swiss city of Basel on March 19, will be put on sale on April 24 at a suggested retail price of 14.04 million yen. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Seiko unveils 35th anniversary models for Dolce & Exceline series

Seiko unveils 35th anniversary models for Dolce & Exceline series

Undated photo shows a limited version of the second pair of Dolce & Exceline watches to be released by Seiko Watch Corp. on Nov. 13, 2015, to mark the line's 35th anniversary. The men's watch is priced at 237,600 yen and the women's at 172,800 yen. The first pair went on sale last June. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japanese watchmaker demonstrates craftsmanship at event in Bern

Japanese watchmaker demonstrates craftsmanship at event in Bern

A Japanese watchmaker demonstrates his craftsmanship at an event held by Seiko Watch Corp. at the Embassy of Japan in the Swiss capital of Bern on Oct. 22, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Seiko to release watch marking 20th anniversary of "Lukia" brand

Seiko to release watch marking 20th anniversary of "Lukia" brand

Seiko Watch Corp. is to release on Sept. 10, 2015, a luxury wristwatch rimmed with 41 diamonds in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the launch of its "Lukia" brand for young women. A limited volume of 300 units will be available at a suggested retail price of 216,000 yen each. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Seiko replaces president

Seiko replaces president

TOKYO, Japan - Seiko Holdings Corp.'s new President Shinji Hattori speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on April 30, 2010. Hattori, who was the company's vice president, replaced Koichi Murano the same day as the major clock and watch maker announced Murano's dismissal for creating mistrust among employees and customers through his ''dogmatic management approach.'' (Kyodo)

Seiko's new Astron series shown in New York

Seiko's new Astron series shown in New York

NEW YORK, United States - Shinji Hattori (L), chairman and group CEO of Seiko Holdings Corp., and Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic show off Seiko Watch Corp.'s new Astron series on Aug. 19, 2014, in New York. The new series went on sale Sept. 19. (Kyodo)

Seiko's SBDE001 watch with pedometer

Seiko's SBDE001 watch with pedometer

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the Prospex Pedo Walking SBDE001 digital watch with a pedometer function, which Seiko Watch Corp. will begin selling in Japan on Jan. 21, 2011. The suggested retail price is 18,900 yen. (Kyodo)

Actress Haruka Ayase at Seiko Watch press conference

Actress Haruka Ayase at Seiko Watch press conference

Seiko Watch Corp. Chairman and CEO Shinji Hattori (L) and Japanese actress Haruka Ayase attend a press conference by the watchmaker in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Inside of Seiko Premium store in Tokyo's Ginza

Inside of Seiko Premium store in Tokyo's Ginza

Photo shows the inside of Seiko Watch Corp.'s Seiko Premium Boutique in Tokyo's Ginza district. The store, which sells exclusively high-grade watches including those priced at over 30 million yen a piece, opened for business on July 30, 2015. The photo was taken on July 29. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Seiko Watch to sell 15 mil. yen special wrist watch

Seiko Watch to sell 15 mil. yen special wrist watch

TOKYO, Japan - Seiko Watch Corp. will put on the market in mid-September one special luxury Credor-brand model wrist watch (photo) priced at 15 million yen to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Dutch diamond cutter Royal Ascher, the company said Sept. 11. The watch contains 230 custom-made Ascher-cut diamonds totaling 6.7 carats on parts of its case and dial as well as the watch band. (Kyodo)