Seiko Watches

Seiko is something of a newcomer to the Ogden collection, and we have been bowled over by the quality and finish of these timepieces. Perhaps we shouldnot be surprised, as this is also the home of Grand Seiko, the haute horology brand adored by watch collectors the world over. Established in Japan in 1881, Seiko is one of the few fully integrated watch manufacturers, with all parts made and assembled on-site by the company.

There are two principal ranges: Prospex, which are designed for adventure seekers in the water, in the sky or on land, and Presage, which combine a Japanese aesthetic sense with traditional craftsmanship and Seiko’s mechanical watchmaking skills.

A third range, 5 Sports, focuses on a more fashion-led aesthetic and collaborations with the likes of guitarist Brian May.

The Presage with blue dial is an automatic GMT watch. The GMT function boasts a 24-hour hand that indicates a second time zone in addition to the other hands.

Vintage-inspired reissues abound, such as the 1959 Alpinist reinterpretation.

Rather than a standard quartz movement, Seiko has developed a 'solar' movement, which is a quartz movement featuring a rechargeable battery that receives its charge from daylight, and never needs to be changed. This innovative movement can be found in the Prospex Compact Scuba Diver watch and the 'Panda' chronograph watches in the collection.