Honouring Hattori s horlogerie
published : 5 Mar 2021 at 04:00 Kintaro Hattori.
Over the course of its 140 years history, Seiko has progressed as the world s leading watchmaker, under Kintaro Hattori s mantra: Don t run but always keep going.
Seiko chairman and CEO Shinji Hattori explained his great grandfather s philosophy during the keynote session of the company s online summit, which kicked off the 140th anniversary celebrations. By working steadily, he believed that one can achieve something truly great, which is exactly what he did, said the chairman.
The company was founded by Kintaro Hattori in 1881, when at the age of 21 he opened a shop selling and repairing clocks and watches in central Tokyo.
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The end of each year is a time for reflection and looking forward. With 2020 finally drawing to a close, a number of watch brands are doing both with milestone models that commemorate anniversaries and other special occasions linked to the current year, and previewing limited editions for the year ahead.
As we prepare to bid farewell to 2020, here are some recent special editions from Jaeger-LeCoultre, A. Lange & Söhne, Parmigiani, TAG Heuer, and Grand Seiko that caught our eye.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Fagliano
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Fagliano Jaeger-LeCoultre
Jaeger-LeCoultre has already started celebrating next year’s 90th anniversary of its Art Deco icon, the Reverso. The rectangular watch with a unique swiveling, reversible case debuted in 1931. The design answered the request of polo players who wanted a wristwatch that could stand up to the rigo