Seiko King Seiko VANAC Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

In 1881, Kintaro Hattori opened a shop known as “K. Hattori” in Tokyo’s Ginza district, beginning what would evolve into today’s Seiko. Guided by a philosophy to be “Always one step ahead of the rest,” he went on to produce Japan’s first wristwatch in 1913.

Building on its founding spirit, Seiko experienced a period of rapid transformation and innovation in the 1960s. During this decade, the company introduced numerous breakthroughs, including Japan’s first chronograph wristwatch in 1964, its first diver’s watch in 1965, and the world’s first quartz wristwatch in 1969. The decade also saw the introduction of Seiko Blue, a signature color, refined over time and reflecting Seiko’s pioneering spirit.

Alongside these notable achievements of the 1960s, the King Seiko collection was born in 1961. From its debut, the collection distinguished itself through a harmonious balance of high-end performance and forward-looking design. Relaunched in 2022, King Seiko now represents the fusion of cutting-edge watchmaking technology with the timeless brilliance of the original.

Introduced in the 1970s, the King Seiko VANAC was a series with bold expressions of vibrant colors and innovative, multifaceted designs. Last year, the VANAC series returned to the King Seiko collection with a sporty aesthetic, preserving the spirit of the original while adopting a new automatic movement. Today, a new limited-edition VANAC model is introduced, distinguished by blue accents that pay tribute to Seiko Blue.