Seiko Bell: A Legacy for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25
As the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 came to a close, Seiko Group Corporation, the official event timer, presented a specially crafted final lap bell to the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Foundation. The gesture symbolized both the passion and enduring legacy of the championships.
The Symbolic Final Lap Bell
Traditionally used to signal the last lap in middle- and long-distance races (800m and above), the Seiko legacy bell was redesigned for the 2025 edition, combining Japanese artistry with modern elegance.
“The Seiko legacy bell signifies the enduring connection between craft, emotion, and athletic excellence.”
Craftsmanship and Design
The bronze bell, composed of 80% copper and 20% tin, was forged by Oigo Works — a Japanese workshop celebrated for its generations of metal craftsmanship. The bell’s cord, in the official Edo purple interlaced with gold and silver threads, was created by kumihimo artisan Ryuta Fukuda from Tokyo, showcasing a perfect harmony of tradition and innovation.
Seiko’s Enduring Partnership
Seiko has partnered with World Athletics since 1985, acting as the official timer for over 190 events. The Tokyo 2025 championship represents Seiko’s 19th consecutive appearance since the 1987 World Championships in Rome, reaffirming a remarkable legacy of precision and commitment to global sport.
Author’s Summary
Seiko’s Tokyo 25 legacy bell honors Japanese craftsmanship and decades of sports partnership, embodying the emotion and tradition of world-class athletics.