SEIKO expands its retail footprint in East India with a new standalone watch salon in Kolkata

 Spanning 1,020 sq. ft., the new store marks another step in SEIKO’s continued retail expansion in India, bringing its 145-year watchmaking heritage and diverse portfolio closer to collectors and watch enthusiasts in the city. The launch was celebrated in the presence of acclaimed actress Raima Sen, who joined SEIKO as the guest of honour in marking the opening of its new Kolkata home.

Located in the heart of Kolkata, the salon brings together SEIKO’s key global collections under one roof, including King Seiko, Prospex, Presage, Astron and Seiko 5 Sports. The space offers an extensive selection of the brand’s latest creations, alongside timepieces that showcase SEIKO’s expertise across mechanical watchmaking, precision technology, sports performance and contemporary design.

Among the highlights are the King Seiko VANAC and 145th Anniversary Limited Edition, the Presage Craftsmanship collection and the latest Presage Cocktail Time creations. The Astron GPS Solar range showcases SEIKO’s advanced timekeeping technology, while the Prospex Speedtimer and 1968 Heritage Diver’s GMT represent the brand’s expertise in high-performance sports watches. The salon also features the latest limited-edition Seiko 5 Sports × Honda MOTOCOMPO, paying tribute to one of Honda’s most cherished icons.

A key highlight is the Prospex India Limited Edition, created exclusively for the Indian market and inspired by the distinctive colour and texture of the Indian tiger. Limited to 1,000 pieces, the timepiece reflects SEIKO’s approach to combining its watchmaking heritage with narratives rooted in India.

Speaking on the opening, Niladri Mazumder, President and COO, SEIKO India, said, “Kolkata has a distinctive appreciation for craftsmanship, design and heritage, making it an important market for SEIKO. The opening of our new watch salon marks another significant step in strengthening our retail presence across East India. With this new space, we are bringing our global collections and latest creations closer to customers in Kolkata, while creating an environment where enthusiasts can experience the breadth of SEIKO’s watchmaking journey. This opening further reflects our continued commitment to expanding our retail presence across key markets in India.”

The Kolkata boutique will offer customers an immersive environment to discover SEIKO’s collections, from the brand’s heritage-led mechanical timepieces to its latest innovations and limited-edition creations. With the opening, SEIKO continues to strengthen its retail presence across India while creating more avenues for consumers to engage with Japanese watchmaking.

SEIKO is a Japanese watchmaker with the finest timepieces since 1881, with a journey that started over 145 years ago with Kintaro Hattori. Globally renowned for its innovation in timekeeping and many landmark launches - from the production of Japan’s first wristwatch in 1913 to the creation of the world’s first quartz watch in 1969 and the world’s first GPS solar watch ASTRON in 2012, SEIKO is the fastest growing brand in the premium watch