Grand Seiko Commemorates The Achievements Of Its Founder With Two Special Watches
This year, it was 160 years ago that the founder of (Grand) Seiko was born in central Tokyo. Kintaro Hattori was a visionary who recognized that Japan's rapid modernization and its increasingly outward focus to the rest of the world was an opportune time to found a company of his own. He did so in 1881, at the age of 21, focussing initially on importing timepieces, but later would start producing them himself. With this, he laid the foundation for one of the most formidable brands in watchmaking.
By Martin Green
New Table Clock from Parmigiani Fleurier Features Lalique Crystal
Swiss watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier has teamed up with French crystal purveyor Lalique for a luxurious, limited-edition table clock that combines an age-old concept with modern technology. Years in the making, the Parmigiani Fleurier Lalique Special Edition 15-Day Table Clock has a uniquely long power reserve of 15 days before it requires hand-winding. The winding barrel […]