Seiko Bell: A Legacy for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25
As the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 reached its conclusion, Seiko Group Corporation, the event’s official timer, presented a specially made final lap bell to the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Foundation. The gesture symbolized enduring passion and the lasting legacy of the championships.
The Meaning Behind the Final Lap Bell
Traditionally, the bell marks the final lap in middle- and long-distance races from 800 meters upward. For the 2025 championships, Seiko reimagined this tradition, merging Japanese craftsmanship with elegant modern aesthetics.
Craftsmanship and Design
The bell itself was cast in bronze, composed of 80% copper and 20% tin, and produced by Oigo Works, a Japanese workshop celebrated for generations of fine metal artistry. Its Edo-braided cord, created by Tokyo artisan Ryuta Fukuda, features the event’s official Edo purple intertwined with gold and silver threads—an exquisite expression of Japanese culture and design.
"Both elements stand as a true symbol of the passion and emotion of the World Championships."
A Legacy of Partnership
Seiko’s relationship with World Athletics dates back to 1985. Since then, the company has provided timing services for more than 190 events, including 19 consecutive World Championships since Rome 1987.
Symbol of Timeless Precision
The Seiko legacy bell embodies a fusion of tradition, craftsmanship, and precision, leaving a lasting echo of the 2025 championships in Tokyo.
Author’s summary: The Seiko legacy bell, masterfully crafted in bronze and Edo-braided cord, stands as a timeless emblem of Japan’s artistry and Seiko’s enduring role in global athletics.