TECHNICAL INNOVATORS · 20th century

Yoshikazu Akahane

JAPAN

KNOWN FOR

Father of Seiko Spring Drive

MOST FAMOUS WORK

Spring Drive

WHY THEY MATTER

Akahane led the vision behind Spring Drive, a technology that combines mechanical energy with quartz regulation.

WATCHUCATION TAKEAWAY

Spring Drive is one of the clearest examples of Japanese watchmaking philosophy: precision, persistence, and innovation.

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