Seiko SRZ554P1 Classic Ladies Watch

Seiko is one of the largest and best-known watch brands in the world. The Japanese company is known for its innovative technology, its precision and its long history in watchmaking. It was founded in 1881 by Kintarō Hattori in Tokyo's Ginza district under the original name "K. Hattori". Seiko's history dates back to the time when Japan began to adopt Western influences and technologies. Kintarō Hattori, the founder of the company, started out as a small jewellery and watch retailer. He later made his own wristwatches and in 1892 presented the first product called "Seikosha", which means "house of precision labour" in Japanese.

Seiko continued its development and introduced the first Japanese wristwatch called "Laurel" in 1924. This was the company's first step towards innovation and revolutionary technology in the watch industry. Seiko always endeavoured to push boundaries and set new standards in the industry. In 1959, Seiko introduced its first automatic chronograph and a year later, in 1960, the company produced the world's first watch with a date function. These innovations helped the Seiko brand gain international recognition and positioned it at the forefront of the watch industry.

One of Seiko's most famous innovations is the invention of the quartz movement. In 1969, the company introduced the Seiko Astron, the world's first commercially available wristwatch with a quartz movement. This revolutionary step in watchmaking led to greater accuracy and reliability and reduced the cost of manufacturing watches. Seiko is also known for its sports watches. In 1964, Seiko watches were officially selected as timepieces for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Since then, Seiko has worked with many sporting events, including Formula 1 racing, diving and athletics. The company also developed the first watch for astronauts and pioneered watches with GPS technology.

What is also interesting about the Seiko brand is that it manufactures all the important watch components itself. Seiko is the only watch manufacturer that produces movements, dials, indices and other parts needed to make a complete watch. This vertical integration allows Seiko to strictly control the quality of its products. Seiko has also made a name for itself as a brand for outstanding design. The company works with renowned designers and artists to create watches that are not only technologically advanced but also aesthetically impressive. Seiko watches are valued for their combination of elegance, durability and functionality.

Specifications

Brand: Seiko

Reference No: SRZ554P1

Collection: Classic

Calibre: 7N01

Drive type: Quartz

Watch glass: Mineral glass

Case material: Stainless steel

Case diameter: 30 mm

Case height: 7.10 mm

Case colour: Gold

Colour dial: Champagne

Strap material: Stainless steel

Circumference of the bracelet: max. 190 mm

Band width: 14 mm

Bracelet colour: gold

Water resistant: 5 ATM

Warranty: 24 months international manufacturer's warranty

Packaging: Original manufacturer's storage box with instructions for use