Akio Naito is taking Grand Seiko to the world

The Business Times - Oct 22, 2026

The Seiko Watch Corporation president discusses how Grand Seiko blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with cutting-edge movements to redefine luxury watchmaking on the...

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Akio Naito is taking Grand Seiko to the world

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