April 1 2016, 22.57 PM IST || Pocket News Alert
New Delhi, March 31, 2016: Seiko, a global leader, known for its technology and innovation for over 135 years, today launched their exclusive boutique in DLF Mall of India, Noida. The boutique was inaugurated by popular Bollywood actress Ms Bipasha Basu in the presence of a very senior management delegate from Tokyo Mr. Takashi Aizawa – Director, Executive Vice President – Seiko Watch Corporation.
The Seiko boutique in DLF Mall of India is a reflection of Seiko’s dedication for fine craftsmanship and commitment to innovative inventions. It unveils varied collections sold across the categories by Seiko like Grand Seiko, Seiko Astron, Prospex and Premier collections. Seiko promises to bring the most exclusive and luxury time pieces to the Indian market through this boutique. This venture continues to showcase Seiko’s progressive philosophy of presenting paramount design, quality and precision in each new project brought to the Indian fine timepiece market.
In the course of inauguration, Mr. Atsushi Kaneko – President, Seiko Watch India Pvt Ltd expressed “This boutique is a big milestone for the passionate goal set for Seiko India. Seiko has been seeking the most ideal timing and location to spotlight our product, catering to our affordable luxury timepieces, including Grand Seiko and Astron. Opening a boutique at a fantastic location like this aims to achieve just that, following the standards of Seiko worldwide.”
“Seiko’s aim in Delhi-NCR region as elsewhere is to allow visitors a unique, exciting and intriguing opportunity to explore the world of Seiko through its history, its craftsmanship and its finest watches. The Seiko Boutique will showcase Seiko’s latest collections and international launches along with its prestigious pieces”, adds Mr. Niladri Mazumder – Vice President, Seiko Watch India Pvt Ltd
The Noida Seiko boutique boasts a design that expresses Seiko’s brand vision of innovation and refinement as well as its core value of being the only watch manufacturer with every watchmaking expertise. Seiko’s brand elements of history, technology, luxury and craftsmanship are found throughout the boutique, focusing on a modern yet sophisticated style.
About Seiko
Founded in 1881, SEIKO is globally renowned for its innovation in precision timekeeping and has introduced many landmark innovations – starting with the production of Japan’s first wristwatch in 1913 and including the creation of the world’s first quartz watch in 1969, and very recently in 2012, the world’s first GPS solar watch ASTRON.
Today, having been in India for just 9 years, it is the fastest growing brand in the premium watch segment in the country.
While watches remain the heart of SEIKO’s business, its technological expertise in micro-engineering, metallurgy and mechatronics has caused the company to expand into many diverse fields including camera components, other precision instruments, eye glasses, as well as sports timing products.
SEIKO Watch India Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of SEIKO Watch Corporation, Japan. Set up in 2007, it is headquartered in Bangalore. Established with the intention of addressing the discerning needs of the Indian consumer, the company brings to India SEIKO’s best and latest watches.