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1950 |
RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. was established with one
factory. Head office located in Tokyo.
Manufactured alarm, table, and music box clocks.
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1952 |
RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. was awarded the M.I.T.I.,
the highest timepiece quality award by the
Government of Japan.
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1958 |
Company was awarded the M.I.T.I. again.
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1963 |
Developed first plastic parts to be used in
quartz movements in Japan. Was registered in the
Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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1965 |
Developed and marketed automobile clock.
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1972 |
RHYTHM took the number one position in the world
for clock production.
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1976 |
Developed the first Quartz Alarm clock movement
in the world powered with a small battery. Alarm
clock design selected best in Japan.
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1982 |
Awarded the Deming Prize for company-wide
quality control. This is a world wide
competition. Only 61 Japanese companies have won
this honor since its establishment.
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1989 |
RHYTHM U.S.A., INC. was incorporated.
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1990 |
RHYWACO (H. K.) CO., LTD. was incorporated.
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1991 |
RHYTHM INDUSTRIAL (H. K.) CO., LTD. was
incorporated.
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