Seiko is easily one of the most recognizable watch brands throughout the world. This Japanese based watchmaker has been around for decades dating back to the 1920s, when their first mechanical watches were introduced. The Grand Seiko wristwatch, introduced in the 1960s, was the brand’s first global success. This self-winding Japanese automatic timepiece offered both precision craftsmanship and affordability to the consumer. In 1969, Seiko introduced the Astron timepiece, the world’s first quartz watch. A short time later, Seiko introduced the first quartz powered chronograph. During the 1970s, Seiko was one of the first watchmakers to introduce digital watches with…