About Seiko:In 1877, at the age of 18, Kintaro Hattori set up businessrepairing the Western-style clocks that were becomingincreasingly popular in Japan. By 1892, Hattori was manufacturinghis own clocks in a factory he called Seikosha, from the words"seiko" meaning "exquisite," "success," or "miniature," and "sha"meaning "house." The company grew and prospered, producing itsfirst wristwatch in 1913 and launching the Seiko brand in 1924.Technological innovation has always been a driving force in thecompany's history. Key milestones include Seiko's introduction ofthe world's first quartz watch in 1969, and its successfullaunch, in 1988, of the Kinetic, the world's first battery-freewatch with quartz accuracy. Recognized for its technologicalexcellence, Seiko has provided timekeeping services for theOlympic Games and the World Cup Soccer Championships. Today, theSeiko brand continues to stand for state-of-the-art technology,as well as superior quality and refined design.