Hello Everyone,

Below is a press release issued by Seiko Epson Corporation in regard to its operations moving forward. In short, the growth of the brand exceeded the brand's manufacturing capacity. Seiko Epson would not be able to meet demand without having to increase their prices. This strategic shift further reflects a commitment to maintaining the high quality and competitive pricing that our customers expect and cherish.

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Transfer of production base for Orient products

Seiko Epson Corporation announces that it will be moving the production for some Orient products* to its wholly owned factory in Thailand.

This will allow Orient to increase production capacity securing its long-term future growth worldwide. The new production site holds a number of sustainability credentials including the use of renewable energy. Customers will continue to receive the same high levels of support they are used to and the factory’s highly skilled workforce will maintain the exceptional quality standards that Orient watches are known for.

As a result, you may notice some minor changes to the text appearing on the dials and case back of some watches to distinguish where production took place. Customers can be assured of the continued support, quality and responsible manufacturing of Orient watches now and into the future.

*Applicable brand: Orient. Products: Mechanical watch.

Details are as follows:

• New production area and production base
• Country: Thailand
• Production base
• Company name: EPSON PRECISION (THAILAND）LTD. (EPTH) 239-239/1 & 239/2 Moo 7, Gateway City Industrial Estate T.Huasamrong, A.Pleangyao, Chachoengsao 24190

The full press release can be found here.