Seiko is a Japanese watch company that was founded in 1881 by Kintaro Hattori in Tokyo. The company started out as a small watch and jewelry shop, but over the years, it grew to become one of the largest and most respected watch companies in the world. In the early years, Seiko focused on producing pocket watches and later expanded into wristwatches. The company became known for its high-quality and innovative designs, including the production of Japan's first wristwatch in 1913. Seiko continued to innovate in the years that followed, introducing several groundbreaking technologies, including the first quartz watch in 1969, which revolutionized the watch industry. The company also developed the world's first GPS solar watch and the world's first spring drive watch, both of which were groundbreaking technological achievements. Today, Seiko is known for its wide range of watches, including dress watches, sports watches, and luxury watches. The company produces watches for every budget, from affordable quartz watches to high-end mechanical watches. Seiko also owns several subsidiary brands, including Grand Seiko, Credor, and Prospex. Throughout its history, Seiko has remained committed to innovation, precision, and quality, and its watches are considered some of the most reliable and technologically advanced in the world.