Generally good
No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.
Seiko is a Japanese watchmaker founded in 1881 and part of Seiko Group. The CPSC lists no recalls naming the brand. Amazon ratings for its men's and women's watches are good but short of our top band.
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What owners say about Seiko
Absolutely awful….. watch stopped after 6 months. Always lost time. Tried to get it fixed using local jewellers (Sussex) but told I have to find an agent or send it to seiko for them to fix it. Too much hassle so I’ll just put it in the bin & buy something else. There are plenty of alternatives so avoid this brand
I bought a Seiko X radio sync solar watch about a year ago. It is the worst watch I have ever had. The time zone does not keep the time constant so it needs to be changed. It is extremely difficult to set the date correctly. The time does not sync to anything and the watch often differs from the correct time by one to two hours. I have had to consult the manual, which is not well…
Seiko recalls
The CPSC recall database lists no recalls for Seiko as of 2026-10-15.
Product-related lawsuits
No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Seiko found in federal court records.
What to buy from Seiko
Best-rated Seiko products
SUT068 Watch for Women - Diamond Collection - with 18 Diamond Accents, Solar Power, Mother-of-Pearl Dial, Two-Tone Gold
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Automatic Watch for Men - 5 Sports Collection - Men's Sport Watch, Stainless Steel, GMT Hand - Water-Resistant 100M
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Seiko customer service and warranty
We have not verified Seiko's warranty and support contacts yet.
Who makes Seiko
- Owner
- Seiko Group source
- Country
- Japan source
- Founded
- 1881 source
- Headquarters
- Ginza source
- Founders
- Kintaro Hattori source
- Trademark (USPTO)
- Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha (JAPAN); first registered 1981 source
FAQ
Is Seiko a good brand?
Generally good. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: Medium.
How many recalls has Seiko had in the last 3 years?
0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.
Who owns Seiko?
Seiko Group.
Who owns the Seiko trademark?
USPTO lists Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha (JAPAN) as the owner of the Seiko trademark, first registered 1981.
Where is Seiko based?
Ginza.
When was Seiko founded?
1881.
Where is Seiko from?
Seiko is a company from Japan, headquartered in Ginza.
Has Seiko had product recalls?
The CPSC recall database lists no recalls for Seiko as of 2026-10-15.