Country for PR: Japan
Contributor: Kyodo News JBN
Monday, February 27 2023 - 17:00
AsiaNet
Grand Seiko Opens Its First Boutique in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands
TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2023 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --

In response to growing demand and as part of its continuing expansion in the 
Asia-Pacific region, Seiko Watch Corporation is pleased to announce that the 
first boutique of its Grand Seiko brand in Singapore opened in the Shoppes at 
Marina Bay Sands on February 22 and is managed by its subsidiary, Grand Seiko 
Asia-Pacific.

Grand Seiko Boutique Singapore Marina Bay Sands:
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In the presence of H.E. Hiroshi Ishikawa, Ambassador Extraordinary and 
Plenipotentiary of Japan to Singapore, Grand Seiko officially opened the 
134-square-meter boutique's doors in a grand ceremony. In addition to the 
traditional ribbon cutting, the occasion was marked by a performance by a 
celebrated Japanese "taiko" drum troupe, "Kodo," whose name is phonetically 
shared with the award-winning Grand Seiko Kodo Constant-force Tourbillon.

Boutique's interior:
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Opening event:
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"Singapore is home to some of the most knowledgeable and passionate luxury 
watch enthusiasts in the world, and we are delighted that we can now provide 
them with direct access to the Grand Seiko world," said Akio Naito, President 
of Seiko Watch Corporation. "We are very fortunate to have been able to obtain 
a prime location for the store, and we look forward to welcoming our clients at 
the Marina Bay Sands."

About Grand Seiko
Grand Seiko was born in 1960 with an aim of creating the very best watch of 
which the company was capable. Each watch is handmade in Japan by skilled men 
and women who ensure the high precision, legibility and durability for which 
Grand Seiko has become renowned. Grand Seiko is deeply rooted in its Japanese 
heritage, and its brand philosophy, "The Nature of Time," celebrates the 
Japanese spirituality of time that is deeply inspired by nature and brought to 
life by "takumi" (craftsmen). Mechanical, quartz and Spring Drive movements 
power the watches in the Grand Seiko collection, which embraces Heritage, Sport 
and Elegance designs as well as the new and highly prized Evolution 9 series.

About Grand Seiko Asia-Pacific
Grand Seiko Asia-Pacific, established in October 2022, is the third company 
dedicated exclusively to the marketing and sales of Grand Seiko, following the 
establishment of Grand Seiko Corporation of America and Grand Seiko Europe 
S.A.S. Headquartered in Singapore, the new entity plays a pivotal role in 
expanding the Grand Seiko presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

Grand Seiko Boutique Singapore Marina Bay Sands
2 Bayfront Ave, B2M - 235, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
Open daily 11 AM - 11 PM
https://www.grand-seiko.com/sg-en


Source: Seiko Watch Corporation