In 1881, at the age of 22, Kintaro Hattori opened a clock and watch repair shop in Central Tokyo, Japan. Eleven years later, as his business grew, he expanded to establish the Seikosha factory where he produced the brand's first clocks. Looking to expand his current portfolio, Kintaro created the brand's very first pocket watch, which he called the Timekeeper. This was a turning point for the company, as it would eventually lead Hattori to develop the Laurel, Japan's very first wristwatch. Since then, Seiko watches have never stopped pushing the boundaries of technological innovation.