A chat with Shinji Hattori, President of Seiko
I was fortunate to interview Shinji Hattori, the President of Seiko Watch Corp and Seiko Holdings, late last year. Mr Hattori’s great- great grandfather founded Seiko 130 years ago. Mr Hattori is not a colour corporate leader. Beyond the family business, ...
Wow, great interview, SJX!
It is always interesting to hear what CEO of a brand is thinking and where it is heading (in his/her mind anyway). Very informative post. Thank you! Ken
Great interview...
Would love to see GS in our shores. It will be a real challenge to market Seiko as an upmarket brand to the average man. Especially here. I guess depending on the area, going through an AD for representation might be more prudent versus having standalone ...
He fronts an . . .
. . . Elvis cover band? That does it. My next new watch will definitely be a GS. How can you not love a company that has a leader like this? Did you ask him if the 9S64 movement was slated for an unlimited edition any time soon? Art
Oh. Well, in that case . . .
. . . I suppose a white dial will just simply have to do!
Ah, it was already out!
I like its display back - maybe a good combo with 130th Anniversary model which has solid case back? Ken
He is cool !!!
Thanks for the great interview. His personality fits very well of my thoughts of Seiko. Love it !! Damo
All set for the mic then.
I play the guitar, you sing and be Elvis. We can do a number in front of lucky plaza. Trust me they won't throw garbage at us (only spit in our face but it's ok we wear seiko diver. watehrproof ) Let's do this before you leave for basel, ok? Regards Your ...
always like reading interview of this kind...
... through interviewing with head of the company can help us have deeper understanding of the company. thanks, JX. stefan
Really liked his answer to "conservitivism".
I like to know that next year they don't plan to throw out the design rule book to follow the latest trend. For me, that is the appeal of Gramd Seiko. Credor, however, is just a bit too classically avant garde for my taste.
Credor skeleton
I know the Credor skeleton engraved versions are really small at around 34-36mm? But it kinda looks big on Mr Hattori's wrist. Small wrist or big watch (as in this model is bigger)?
The watch is about 36 mm
The watch looks larger than 36 mm but the perceived size is also a matter of the photo perspective and lens. - SJX