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Jun 26, 2017,16:16 PM
 

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What is Seiko all about? How well is Seiko doing in the watch business?

 
 By: cazalea : June 26th, 2017-16:03
Seiko aims to be a leading company in the global watch industry as one of the world’s few “manufactures d’horlogerie” that produces all key components in-house, right down to the steel in the mainsprings, the chips in the Spring Drive and quartz movements...  

Interesting read

 
 By: Vcf.camper : June 26th, 2017-16:16
Thank you for sharing

Thank you for this insightful report.

 
 By: Luis6 : June 26th, 2017-17:02
It's a great read. But I'm surprised to learn the situation in the US market.

Great Thread!!!

 
 By: VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki) : June 26th, 2017-17:08
Excellent business information. Wow. Many thanks. Alex

Seiko covers a remarkably broad spectrum that, one can only respect.

 
 By: Thevenin : June 26th, 2017-17:34
Very useful overlook, thanks Cazalea. Best, Dogu

Gread read, thanks for sharing!

 
 By: STiYaKuzA : June 26th, 2017-19:12
Being of some Japanese descent, I didn't even know of the far reach Seiko has!

I was amazed at the scope too

 
 By: cazalea : June 26th, 2017-22:42
Having known the overall structure for some time, I am still amazed at the depth and breadth of Seiko's ambitions and resources. Cazalea

Data, data, data.

 
 By: VMM : June 27th, 2017-01:57
Thanks for sharing. Vte

I'm curious...

 
 By: marcelo : June 27th, 2017-14:04
How much of the USD 1.2 billion revenue come from the more expensive Seikos (Spring Drive, GS etc.) and how much from the huge offer or lower-end watches, including the Seiko 5 line?

That would require some speculation and guesswork!

 
 By: cazalea : June 27th, 2017-15:38
Let's say that Seiko watch company is "selling" all the watches, even though many are produced by other divisions. Morioka Seiko Instruments in Shizuku-ishi manufactures Grand Seiko mechanical watches (and MILLIONS of quartz movements). Seiko Epson in Shi...  

"One thing they don't do is give free watches to website pundits!"

 
 By: marcelo : June 27th, 2017-16:46
I feel for them. Thank you for such a kind and thorough answer, Cazalea! Marcelo

Wonderful and thorough....

 
 By: InHavenPro : June 28th, 2017-23:04
overview, totally fascinating to read, prior to this I only had a rather superficial understanding of their global operations. The Seiko Epson endeavors are at least in equal part thought provoking and interesting to take in. They sure make a range of hig...