Disney-themed clock in Tokyo

Disney-themed clock in Tokyo

Seiko Group Corp. Chairman Shinji Hattori (C) poses in Tokyo's Ginza area on Oct. 5, 2023, in front of a Mickey Mouse-themed clock tower transformed for a limited time in celebration of Disney's 100th anniversary.

Disney-themed clock in Tokyo

Disney-themed clock in Tokyo

Seiko Group Corp. Chairman Shinji Hattori poses in Tokyo's Ginza area on Oct. 5, 2023, in front of a Mickey Mouse-themed clock tower transformed for a limited time in celebration of Disney's 100th anniversary.

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 board dismisses president for 'dogmatic management'

Seiko board dismisses president for 'dogmatic management'

TOKYO, Japan - Shinji Hattori speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on April 30, 2010, after Seiko Holdings Corp.'s board dismissed President Koichi Murano and replaced him with Hattori, the nephew of Seiko Honorary Chairman Reijiro Hattori, in an emergency meeting. The board accused Murano of a ''dogmatic management approach'' that led to the erosion of corporate governance and neglect of the company's debt-ridden subsidiary.

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 board dismisses president for 'dogmatic management'

Seiko board dismisses president for 'dogmatic management'

TOKYO, Japan - Shinji Hattori speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on April 30, 2010, after Seiko Holdings Corp.'s board dismissed President Koichi Murano and replaced him with Hattori, the nephew of Seiko Honorary Chairman Reijiro Hattori, in an emergency meeting. The board accused Murano of a ''dogmatic management approach'' that led to the erosion of corporate governance and neglect of the company's debt-ridden subsidiary. (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)

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